ASL/English Bilingual Professional Development (AEBPD) - (CAEBER)
The Kansas School for the Deaf has been a participant in developing a bilingual/ESL model to improve literacy education for the deaf. The project, ASL/English Bilingual Staff Development Model in Deaf Education is designed to train teachers in bilingual methodologies and to raise literacy and scores of young children who have hearing loss.
The mission of this project is accomplished through the following strategies:
- Promotion of the acquisition and development of both American Sign Language (ASL) and English for students, staff and parents
- Support for staff in the effective use of these languages in their educational settings
- The education of parents about literacy and language development using both ASL and English
- Development of appropriate instructional design integrating innovative technology
KSD has currently trained 77% of instructional staff, and has additional staff members involved in training this year. Staff members include academic, related services and residential personnel. School administrators are trained in providing administrative support in the bilingual education for the deaf.
AEBPD Links:
Disclaimer: If you choose to access one of the links below you will
be leaving the Kansas School for the Deaf web site. KSD cannot attest
to the accuracy of the information provided by linked sites or to
their accessibility. These links do not constitute an endorsement
by the Kansas School for the Deaf.
For information about CAEBER (Center for ASL/English Bilingual Education and Research:
caeber.gallaudet.edu/
Schools for the Deaf involved with ASL/ESL Bilingual Staff Development
Model in Deaf Education:
New Mexico School for
the Deaf
Illinois School
for the Deaf
Texas School for the
Deaf
Alabama School for the Deaf
Kentucky School for the Deaf
Kendall
Demonstration Elementary School
California School for the
Deaf - Riverside
Wisconsin School for
the Deaf
Minnesota Academy for
the Deaf
Jean Massieu Academy
American School for the Deaf
Metro School for the Deaf
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