6 Required Skills Teachers of the Deaf Need to Teach

The top resource for anyone in Deaf Education. 👉Join the Professional Academy: https://www.theonlineitinerant.com/Pr... 👉 Get my FREE Audit Proof IEP Goal banks for self-identity, self-advocacy transition: https://www.theonlineitinerant.com/of... 👉 Get my FREE E-Book: The 60-Second Plan for Delivering Rockstar Itinerant Services: https://www.theonlineitinerant.com/of... Are your deaf or hard-of-hearing students ready to graduate? Here are the 6 non-negotiables they need to know before they walk across that stage. Whether you're an itinerant teacher, resource room teacher, or classroom teacher in deaf education, the end of the school year brings a critical window to make sure your seniors leave with the skills and knowledge they need to advocate for themselves in the real world. In this video, Stefanie Kessen walks through the 6 essential transition skills every student who is deaf or hard of hearing should have before graduation — from communication repair to navigating ADA, assistive technology, and government services. Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction & End-of-Year Overwhelm 0:44 – Seniors in Transition Overview 4:38 – Communication Repair 4:47 – Self-Disclosure & Elevator Pitch 8:51 – Independent Hearing Technology Management 13:06 – Accessibility Technology & Cell Phone Features 17:07 – ADA & Section 504 Rights and Responsibilities 19:53 – Government Agencies & Services (DVR, SSI, Medicaid, TED Program) 24:40 – Review & Transition Binder