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An Introduction to the Sharing Ideas Series


A Series of Occasional Papers

NOTICE: You can order print copies of papers in the Sharing Ideas series from the Clerc Center. Please follow the directions on our How to Order Print Copies page. You can also download each paper in PDF (see the index page of each paper or the How to Order Print Copies page).

Sharing IdeasThe Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center’s “Sharing Ideas” series comprises working or occasional papers and videos of interest to parents and teachers of deaf and hard of hearing children, researchers, school administrators, support service personnel, and policy makers. Works in the series are often prepared for a specific ‘occasion,’ and include papers, presentations, or final reports that address a need in the field or contribute to the growing body of knowledge about educating deaf and hard of hearing children. The intent of the series is to act as a clearinghouse for sharing information from a number of sources.

These widely disseminated papers cover a broad range of timely topics, from describing innovative teaching strategies to reviewing the literature in an area of inquiry to summarizing the results of a research study. In every case, there is a common focus: improving the quality of education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Clerc Center welcomes feedback about the concepts presented, particularly in the case of ‘working papers,’ which often represent works in progress or express the views or experiences of an author.

Researchers, graduate students, parents, and teachers are encouraged to send proposals for review and possible inclusion in the Sharing Ideas series. Submissions to the series are reviewed by content experts before acceptance for publication as Clerc Center products.

The Clerc Center is pleased to disseminate the information and perspectives contained in its Sharing Ideas series. The activities reported in this publication were supported by federal funding. Publication of these activities shall not imply approval or acceptance by the U.S. Department of Education of the findings, conclusions, or recommendations herein.

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The following titles are currently available at this Web site:

A First Language:
Whose Choice Is It?
. . .
Shawn Mahshie
Becoming Bilingual:
Facilitating English Literacy Development Using ASL in PreSchool
. . .
Lynne Erting and Judy Pfau
Cochlear Implants and Sign Language:
Putting It All Together
(Identifying Effective Practices for
Educational Settings)
Conference Proceedings

. . .
Debra Nussbaum, Rita LaPorta,
and Jennifer Hinger
Community Building:
A Positive Approach to Discipline in Schools

. . .
Katherine A. Jankowski, Ph.D.
Creating a Multicultural School Climate for Deaf Children and Their Families
. . .
Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, Ph.D.
Barbara Gerner de Garcia, and Michele Rovins
Deaf Education Today:
A State of Emergency
. . .
Jane K. Fernandes, Ph.D.
Family-School Relationships:
Concepts and Premises
. . .
Barbara Bodner-Johnson, Ph.D.
Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, Ph.D.
Planning for Literacy Instruction
. . .
Martha M. French
Speechreading in Context:
A Guide for Practice in Everyday Settings
. . .
David Deyo
revised by James Lee
Student Life in the New Millennium:
Empowering Education for Deaf Students
. . .
Katherine A. Jankowski, Ph.D.
Transition Planning and Programming:
Empowerment Through Partnership
. . .
Marita M. Danek, Ph.D., NCC
Howard Busby, Ph.D.
Where Does Speech Fit In?
Spoken English in a Bilingual Context
. . .
Sharon Graney
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