2015 1106 CBSS Advisory Committee Meeting power point slides

1. CONNECTIONS
BEYOND SIGHT AND SOUND
Advisory Committee Meeting
November 6, 2015

2. Agenda
I. Introductions & Update Roster
II. Connections – Project, State & Beyond
III. Updates – Policy, Practice & Partnerships
BREAK
IV. Presentation –
“How We All Learn”
Mark Campano
Delaware Deaf-blind Project

3. Welcome!
- Introductions (Staff and AC Members)
- Roster Updates
“Celebrating Connections”
In about 15-20 seconds…
• Share your name and affiliation.
• Share what HOLIDAY symbolizes
your work in the deaf-blind community

4. Connecting…
CBSS Project Sharing – Year 2 into Year 3
Accomplishments & Plans
Conceptual Framework – 5 Key Areas

5. • Child Count
• Policy
• Practice
• Partnerships
• Technical Assistance

6. Connecting…
YOUR TURN…
Around the state, across the country!
What’s happening?
Meetings and Networking
Resources and Websites
Activities and Opportunities
…. And more!

7. Updates
Quick Updates on Policy, Practice, & Partnerships
• OHOA Learning Modules
• Mini-grant Applications
• Delrey Demonstration Project

8. HR 4040
What is this?
• Alice Cogswell & Annie Sullivan Macy Act
• Amendment to IDEA
• Impacts the rights of students who are deaf or deaf-blind
Why this matters…
• CBSS is the DC & MD Deaf-blind project –
Policies that impact this population are connected to our work
• Could make interveners a “related service”
• Training and preparation of interveners will be needed
Where are we now on this…
• The latest scoop…
How to learn more…
• Visit our website  www.CBSS.UMD.edu

9. Updates
Quick Updates on Policy, Practice, & Partnerships
• HR 4040
• Mini-grant Applications
• Delrey Demonstration Project

10. OHOA Modules
What are they?
Why they matter…
Where are we now on this…
• The latest scoop…
How to learn more…
• Visit our website  www.CBSS.UMD.edu

11. Updates
Quick Updates on Policy, Practice, & Partnerships
• HR 4040
• OHOA Learning Modules
• Delrey Demonstration Project

12. Mini-Grant Projects
What are the Mini-Grants?
• Field-initiated mini-grant projects
• Up to 2 grants for up to $1,000 each
Why do they matter?
• Priority on students with deaf-blindness and/or CVI
• Promote innovative practice that improve child outcomes
When is the next application deadline?
• SOON  MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
(information & forms on website)
How to learn more…
• Visit our website  www.CBSS.UMD.edu

13. Updates
Quick Updates on Policy, Practice, & Partnerships
• HR 4040
• OHOA Learning Modules
• Mini-grant Applications

14. Demonstration Project
Presentation
Sara Kempler
Delrey School

15. Delrey Demonstration Classroom
What is it…
Why does it matter…
Where are we now on this…
• The latest scoop…
How to learn more…
• Visit our website  www.CBSS.UMD.edu

16. Break
See you in 10-15 minutes 

17. Special Presentation
Mark Campano
Delaware Deaf-blind Project

18. Next AC Meeting…
May 13, 2016
See you then…
In the meantime, let’s keep Connected!
www.CBSS.UMD.edu