Teacher Ofthe Deaf Endorsement

Recruitmentand Training

Teacher ofthe Deaf Endorsement

Studentswhoaredeaf/hardofhearing(DHH) are underservedandoften misidentified.Thisisinpartdue tothelackofqualifiedteachersofthe deaf (TOD) andother professionalswithtrainingandexperience inworkingwithDHH students.

The goaloftheKSDE TASN Teacherof the Deaf EndorsementProject isto supportteacherswithcurrentKansaslicensure ingeneralor specialeducationto obtainanendorsementasa TOD.Bybuildingcapacityof Kansasteachersto addresstheunique needsofthe DHHpopulation,ourstudentswillbeprovided equalaccesstothe curriculumvia evidence-basedpractices.

Benefitsfor the DistrictStudents

Candidates remain in current teachingpositions whiletheyobtain TOD endorsement

Reimbursed costsfor coursework, books, and tests*

Estimated costsfor completeprogram $12,080-16,000

Increaseteacher’s skillset to serveawider varietyof students

Improved identification of DHHstudentsinstructional interventions

Mentoringsupport provided forup to threeyearsaftercompletion of endorsement

Professional development providedduringsummer immersion program at theKansas

School forthe Deaf

“Grow Your Own”increases likelihood ofteachers remainingin thedistrict

Evidence-based practicesimplemented for each student– includingDHH students

Local support availablefor students and their families

Staff that arequalified toadminister requiredassessments

Benefitsfor the Candidate

Keepyourcurrentteachingposition while taking online coursework

Flexiblescheduling– enrollin as manycourses each semesterasyour availabilityallows

Tests(e.g., GRE)and books arereimbursed immediately*

Tuition reimbursed aftersubmission of transcripts to verifysuccessful completion of courses*

Increased skillset to help morestudents and families

Bilingual skills– fluencyin American SignLanguage(ASL)and English

Summer student teaching practicum

Summer immersion professional development at theKansas School fortheDeaf

For more information about theTODEndorsement Project:

Website:

Email:

Phone:(913)210-8112

*full or partialreimbursementpending availablegrant funds

2/15/17