Seeing Sound: Making Phonology Visible
January 30, 2027 · 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CST
This workshop explores the multi-sensory Visual Phonics program and its role in supporting phonological access and literacy development for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. Participants will examine research supporting Visual Phonics and view video examples from classroom and therapy settings to better understand how students access spoken English, print, and sound-based information during instruction. The session is designed to increase interpreter knowledge of literacy-focused instructional practices commonly used with Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners. Hands-on activities will introduce select Visual Phonics handshapes and symbols, allowing participants to experience the system and reflect on how instructional context may inform access decisions within educational settings.
Joy Kane, M.Ed.
Registration Cost: 5.00
Cancellation & Accommodations: You may cancel your registration up to five days prior to a workshop and receive a full refund. Cancellations made less than five days prior to the workshop are subject to a 0 cancellation fee. Boys Town reserves the right to cancel a workshop for any reason at least 10 business days prior to the training. Registrants unable to attend on the day of their scheduled workshop will be charged with the full fee. However, a six-month voucher will be issued for use at a future workshop. If any participants need accommodations, please email us at eipa@boystown.org.
Interpretek is an approved RID Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies Program is offered for 1.0 CEUs at the Little/None Content Knowledge Level.
