Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

02/04/2026

Which one has the highest frequency Hz? Which one has the lowest intensity dB?
Today’s lesson plan. Add answers in comments.

02/03/2026

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02/03/2026

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02/03/2026

Join us for a Spring Mini Conference March 6&7th!

02/02/2026

What a great opportunity!

Sharing a community resource!

*This is not a TXHV event; please reach out to Oklahoma School for the Deaf with questions*

🎉 Who’s ready to take FREE online ASL classes with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf? 🤟

Registration is open! https://zurl.co/EhvCF There is still time to sign up!

Choose ASL 1, ASL 2, or both—and start your class immediately after registering. Learn at your own pace from anywhere.

🗓 Registration closes February 12 — don’t miss out!

👉 Sign up today and start learning ASL!

01/28/2026

🛑 If your classroom directions take longer to explain than the activity itself… your DHH or DB students are already working twice as hard.
Here’s something we don’t talk about enough:
For learners who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deaffblind, how instructions are delivered matters just as much as what is being taught.

Complex, wordy directions = missed information + cognitive overload.

Try this instead:

✔️ One instruction at a time
✔️ Clear visual supports that match your words
✔️ Consistent language and routines
✔️ State the topic before giving directions
✔️ Check for understanding before students start

When instructions are accessible, students aren’t using all their energy to decode language—they’re free to engage, participate, and learn.

Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss breaks this down with practical, classroom-ready strategies every teacher should know: https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/preparing-for-success-what-classroom-teachers-need-to-know-about-students-with-hearing-loss/

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Share with a general ed teacher, para, or administrator.

❤️ Because access isn’t extra—it’s essential.

At the start of each school year, thousands of students enter classrooms with teachers who have never encountered a child with hearing loss. The following list summarizes key needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing and the critical role of teachers to set the stage for student success in t...

01/25/2026

Supporting students with hearing differences doesn’t require specialized equipment—often it starts with small shifts in how we teach.

Here are 5 teaching tips that can improve access in your classroom and help more students fully engage.

Share in the comments what strategies have worked for you!

01/24/2026

While scouting locations for our Coffee Klatch on South Padre Island, I received these winter photos from home.
West Texas v. South Texas: seeing the ocean and being so close to the beach made me wonder how teachers in Port Isabel keep from running out of their classrooms and to the beach. NOT being too near a beach for most of my years, it’s a treat for me- walking on the soft sand, listening to the waves, feeling the breeze, and enjoying the sun on this partly cloudy day.
What are some good neighborhood coffee joints who serve coffee to go? May want to meet colleagues on the beach, instead!

01/24/2026

🧠👂 We’re doing something right… and still missing too many kids.

Nearly 98% of babies in the U.S. have their hearing screened before they ever leave the hospital. That’s a huge public health win. 🙌

But here’s the part that doesn’t get talked about enough →
1 in 4 infants who need follow-up never receive the testing or services they need.

Those early months matter. A lot. They’re the foundation for language, learning, and connection. And when follow-up falls through the cracks, families lose precious time they can’t get back.

This isn’t about parents not caring or professionals not trying.

It’s about how hard the system can be to navigate once the screening is over.

At Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss, our work focuses on that missing piece — helping ensure early identification actually leads to:
✔ timely diagnosis
✔ coordinated services
✔ informed professionals
✔ better outcomes for kids

Because screening is only the first step.

Follow-up is where impact really happens.

💬 If this surprises you, say so.
🔁 If this matters to you, please share.
👂 If you work with young children or families, we’d love to hear your thoughts.

01/23/2026

Listening all day is work, and for some children, it’s exhausting.

Auditory fatigue is common in children—especially those with hearing loss—and it often goes unnoticed. When listening takes extra effort all day, kids may show it through behavior, attention, or emotional regulation.

Recognizing the signs early can change how we support children at school and at home.

For a deeper explanation (and practical insight), check out this brief from Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss: https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/hearing-devices-tools-not-miracles/

The earlier we recognize auditory fatigue, the better we can support children’s learning, confidence, and well-being.

01/20/2026

A Lesson from Dr. King🤲 - https://mailchi.mp/successforkidswithhearingloss.com/a-lesson-from-dr-king