This course focuses on school transitions for students with hearing loss; from preschool to primary school, primary school to high school, and from year group to year group. It explores the impact of hearing loss within a school environment and provides practical strategies to best support student learning and engagement.

Key Learnings:

Understand the importance of a smooth transition
Explore the potential impact of hearing loss on transitions within an educational setting
Identify and address challenges to facilitate a smooth transition for students with hearing loss
Learn practical strategies to support students in feeling safe and connected through school transitions.

Course Details:

Two hour online interactive course for professionals working with preschool, primary and high school students with hearing loss.
Multiple opportunities for group discussion of key concepts and practical application of strategies to support student learning.
Participants will require access a computer/tablet with video and audio capabilities in order to join and interact throughout the course.

Completing “School Transitions - supporting students with Hearing Loss to feel Safe and Connected” can contribute 2 hours of NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) Elective PD.