Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss Dedicated to helping children with hearing loss thrive by empowering families, educators, and communities.

Providing resources, materials and professional development to educate parents and professionals on topics related to deaf education. www.successforkidswithhearingloss.com is a ‘go-to’ site for professionals and family members seeking more information about the learning and social issues of children with hearing loss and what you can do to better support the future success of these children. Resou

rces are at no cost, designed to be easy to understand quickly, and practical to use. Products, courses, and materials developed by professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Parents: Before you sign your child up for a summer virtual program… ask this:Will they actually be able to access what’...
05/06/2026

Parents: Before you sign your child up for a summer virtual program… ask this:

Will they actually be able to access what’s being taught?

Because for children with hearing differences, logging in isn’t the same as learning.

They might be watching the screen…
smiling…
even completing activities…

…but still missing key parts of instruction, discussion, and connection.

Summer is such a valuable window for growth—especially with virtual lessons, tutoring, or enrichment programs.

But access has to come first.

That’s why the CAVE Checklist (Communication Access in Virtual Education) from Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss is such an important (and free) tool.

It helps you and your child figure out:
• Can they clearly hear and understand during virtual lessons?
• Are instructions and discussions fully accessible?
• Where are the breakdowns happening?

And here’s the key: don’t figure it out alone.

Share what you learn with your child’s teacher of the deaf and the virtual program provider.

Small adjustments—like captioning, pacing, visuals, or audio setup—can completely change your child’s experience.

Because “it seems fine” isn’t always the full picture.

💡 A few minutes with this checklist can help ensure the time, energy, and money you invest this summer actually leads to real learning.

🔗 Grab the free checklist: https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/access-check/

Because every child deserves more than just showing up. They deserve true access.

This screenshot captures more than a meeting.It’s a conversation about the future of students with hearing loss—and the ...
05/05/2026

This screenshot captures more than a meeting.
It’s a conversation about the future of students with hearing loss—and the teachers who make that future possible.

When we sat down with Dr. John Luckner to discuss the 3rd edition of the Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook, one thing became clear:

The role of itinerant teachers is more critical—and more complex—than ever before.

You’re not just supporting academics.
You’re supporting access, identity, communication, and independence.

And that kind of impact requires more than experience alone.

It requires guidance that evolves with you.

If you’ve been looking for something that truly understands the realities of your work, this is a conversation worth paying attention to.

Because when teachers are supported well, students thrive.

05/04/2026

Hot take: you can tell a lot about someone by the books they buy.
For me, reading isn’t just a hobby—it’s the foundation for everything. Language, connection, learning… it all starts there.

The other day I found myself in Target picking out a book for a couple I know who’s about to welcome a new baby—and it just felt like the most meaningful gift I could give.

Because before the lessons, before the strategies, before school even begins… there are words, stories, and shared moments that shape everything that comes next.

And maybe that’s why I’ll never leave a store without at least one book in hand 😄

More to come. Stay tuned!

04/30/2026

Here’s what past attendees are saying:
✨ “I seriously have never attended a one-hour Zoom before and left with so much immediately useful information.”
✨ “No suggestions! It was concise and informative!”
✨ “The information was fantastic. No improvement needed.”

Join us for a focused, impactful session on May 12th designed to give you tools you can apply immediately. Whether you’re an educator, specialist, or parent, this Skillshop is built with you in mind.

We'll be learning from Jennifer Latshaw, experienced Teacher of the Deaf, on how we can help our students build strong self-advocacy while also developing their communication and language skills.

📅 Save your spot today and experience it for yourself: https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/skill-shops/

04/29/2026

How much of your day depends on reading?

Now imagine trying to navigate that same day without it.
For so many students who are deaf or hard of hearing, this is bigger than academics. It’s about something we don’t always stop to think about.

Teachers of the deaf, you’re balancing impossible caseloads.
Parents, you’re thinking about your child’s future every single day.

This is why reading matters more than most people realize.

Let us know: What’s one everyday moment where reading really matters for your child or students?

You can only be in one place at a time… so why does your caseload demand you be everywhere at once?Between back-to-back ...
04/28/2026

You can only be in one place at a time… so why does your caseload demand you be everywhere at once?

Between back-to-back campuses, constant scheduling changes, IEP prep, progress monitoring, and trying to give each student the attention they deserve, it’s no wonder so many itinerant teachers of the deaf feel stretched thin and running on empty.

You didn’t choose this work to feel overwhelmed. You chose it to make a difference.

But when your day is driven by logistics instead of impact, it’s hard to feel like you’re doing your best work.

What if you had a roadmap? Something built specifically for your role that helps you streamline your workload, prioritize what matters, and feel more in control of your day?

The Itinerant Teacher’s Handbook, 3rd Edition was created with you in mind. Practical strategies. Real-world solutions. Tools you can actually use.

Less chaos. More clarity. Better support for your students and for you.

Grab your copy here: https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/itinerant-teachers-handbook-3/

You deserve support that works as hard as you do.

Meet the speaker behind our May Skillshop!Jennifer Latshaw brings real-world experience, creativity, and a deep passion ...
04/17/2026

Meet the speaker behind our May Skillshop!

Jennifer Latshaw brings real-world experience, creativity, and a deep passion for empowering students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

As a Teacher of the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing, Jen has done it all—classroom teaching, itinerant services, and now telepractice—connecting with students across the country while supporting families and schools in meaningful ways.

What truly drives her work?
Helping students build self-advocacy and self-identity.

Jen believes every student deserves to:

- Understand their hearing loss
- Express their needs with confidence
- Be actively included in their educational journey

And she’s passionate about creating engaging, student-centered strategies to make that happen.

📅 Join us for our May Skillshop
🗓 May 12
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM (Virtual)

Come learn from Jen’s experience and walk away with practical ideas you can use right away.

👉 Save your spot and join us: https://www.supportingsuccesscourses.com/products/live_events/self-advocacy-language-development

Some families don’t miss the signs.They’re told to wait.They’re told it’s nothing.They’re told their child will “grow ou...
04/15/2026

Some families don’t miss the signs.
They’re told to wait.
They’re told it’s nothing.
They’re told their child will “grow out of it.”

And then—everything changes.

"Late to the Party: Extraordinary Stories of Hope After Late-Identified Hearing Loss" shares the powerful, real-life journeys of sixteen families who fought to be heard before their children could be. Through deeply personal interviews, author and parent advocate Valerie James Abbott reveals the heartbreak, the delays, the system gaps—and ultimately, the resilience that followed.

These stories will stay with you.

Because this isn’t just about hearing loss.
It’s about missed opportunities.
Dismissed concerns.
And the urgent need to do better—for every child.

This one-of-a-kind collection connects lived experience with the reality behind the data—and calls for meaningful change in early identification and support for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

📅 Available May 5
Be ready to purchase and share with the families and professionals who need it most.

Because no child should have to wait to be heard.

04/13/2026

One small change can make a world of difference.
When you’re speaking to a student who is deaf or hard of hearing, face them.

It sounds simple. But too often, instructions are given while turning away, writing on the board, or moving around the room. And in those moments, access is lost.

For many students who are DHH, seeing your face isn’t just helpful. It’s essential. Facial cues, expressions, and lip movements all support understanding.

✨ Try this today:
Before you start speaking, pause, turn, and make sure your student can see you.

That one adjustment can mean the difference between confusion and connection.

Save this as a reminder
Share it with an educator who needs this simple, powerful tip.

What can you actually learn in 60 minutes?More than you think.In this May's Skillshop, you’ll walk away with practical t...
04/10/2026

What can you actually learn in 60 minutes?
More than you think.

In this May's Skillshop, you’ll walk away with practical tools you can use immediately with no extra prep, no overwhelm.

Here’s what you’ll learn in just ONE hour:

✔️ Simple, student-friendly self-advocacy activities
✔️ How to build language through real communication moments
✔️ Easy ways to support students across ages & settings
✔️ Strategies that fit into your day (not add to it)

Because when students can advocate for themselves, everything changes.

Date: Tuesday, May 12
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM CST

Join Jennifer Latshaw, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, for the final Skillshop of the season!

Real strategies. Real classrooms. Real impact.

Save your seat:
https://www.supportingsuccesscourses.com/products/live_events/self-advocacy-language-development

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Too many students, not enough time… and self-advocacy keeps getting pushed to the side.What if it didn’t have to?Join us...
04/08/2026

Too many students, not enough time… and self-advocacy keeps getting pushed to the side.

What if it didn’t have to?

Join us for our May Skillshop where you’ll walk away with easy-to-implement activities that support self-advocacy AND language development without adding extra overwhelm to your caseload.

Date: Tuesday, May 12th
Time: 6:00–7:00 PM CST

Led by Jennifer Latshaw, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, this session will give you:

✔️ Straightforward activities students actually understand
✔️ Tools that work across ages and settings
✔️ Strategies you can use immediately

Perfect for busy educators who need solutions that actually fit into their day.

Don’t miss the last Skillshop of the season!

Save your seat now:
https://www.supportingsuccesscourses.com/products/live_events/self-advocacy-language-development

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