Education
Sharing Ideas Series

The Clerc Center's Sharing Ideas series comprises papers of interest to parents and teachers of deaf and hard of hearing children, researchers, school administrators, support service personnel, and policy makers. This series provides information on a broad range of topics such as innovative teaching strategies, conceptual frameworks, and reviews of current literature in deaf education. The goal is to improve the quality of education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Individuals are encouraged to send proposals for review and possible inclusion. Content experts review proposals for possible publication.

The findings, conclusions, and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center or Gallaudet University. These papers are currently available for free downloading at http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/Products/Sharing-Ideas/index.html or you can order printed copies by using the order form. The first printed copy is available for $3.00 to cover the cost of shipping and handling. Additional printed copies are $5.00 each, plus shipping and handling.

These papers are available for free downloading. Visit the Sharing Ideas Web site.

Cochlear Implants and Sign Language: Putting It All Together (Identifying Practices for Educational Settings)
April 11-12, 2002 Conference
Proceedings
Debra Nussbaum, Rita LaPorta, and Jennifer Hinger

Becoming Bilingual: Facilitating English Literacy Development Using ASL in Preschool
Lynne Erting, Ph.D., and Judy Pfau

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, Ph.D., and Michele Rovins, B.A

Family-School Relationships: Concepts and Premises
Barbara Bodner-Johnson, Ph.D., and Marilyn Sass-Lehrer, Ph.D

A First Language: Whose Choice Is It?
Shawn Mahshie

Planning for Literacy: Guidelines for Instruction
Martha M. French

Speechreading in Context: A Guide for Practice in Everyday Settings
James Lee

Student Life in the New Millennium: Empowering Education
Katherine A. Jankowski, Ph.D.

Transition Planning and Programming: Empowerment Through Partnership
Marita M. Danek, Ph.D., and Howard Busby, Ph.D.

Where Does Speech Fit In? Spoken English in a Bilingual Context
Sharon Graney