Online Trainings
Online training offers participants flexibility in accessing professional development opportunities; users may have access to some trainings at any time. PEPNet offers several online training programs on a variety of topics, including an overview of providing services to students who are deaf or hard of hearing, developing skills as a notetaker, and addressing transition issues for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Most of the online training programs are provided free of charge, though some courses require a nominal fee to cover the cost of providing the training.
iTransition: It's All About Me!
PEPNet's iTransition is a series of four, online trainings created to assist students who are deaf or hard of hearing transition successfully from high school to postsecondary education or work. These trainings include activities that help students learn more about themselves, their career goals, and the skills they need to be successful in the postsecondary setting. Teacher Guides for each training and support materials are available on this website.
Online Notetaker Training
Presented in three modules, the online notetaker training program takes approximately 90 minutes. Students learn effective notetaking strategies and complete the training at their convenience. At the end, notetakers receive a printed certificate and present a set of notes to their local administrator for review. DSS Coordinators can access a toolkit for implementing a notetaker program that suggests selection criteria, policies, and practices for using student notetakers effectively. The outcome of this training will be improved quality of notes for students who are deaf and hard of hearing!
Orientation to Serving College Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing Online Training for Education Professionals
Orientation to Serving College Students Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing is designed for education professionals who are serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Others who may benefit from completion of the training include prospective employers of deaf and hard of hearing students and beginning students preparing for careers in deaf education, audiology, communication disorders, rehabilitation, or sign language interpreting. The instructional goal of the project is to provide a basic understanding of hearing loss and its implications for communication and learning in a secondary or postsecondary setting. The training is offered at no charge, and individuals who complete the training in one sitting may download and print an official certificate of completion issued by PEPNet.
Online Courses: Working With Individuals Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Vocational Services for People Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Providing ethical services to people who are deaf or hard of hearing can present a unique challenge for service providers, whether they are new to the field of rehabilitation or seasoned professionals. The goal of these courses is to enhance professionals' abilities to understand and effectively provide services for individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Next Courses:
Working with Individuals who are deaf of Hard of Hearing
September 8 - October 6, 2008
Vocational Services for People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
October 20 - November 24, 2008
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Student tutorial in Flash Format
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