1. Itinerant Teacher/ Teacher Consultant Rachael Abler & Paula Wade April 13, 2009

2. What is a teacher consultant/Itinerant teacher? A teacher who works with students that are hard of hearing or deaf. They travel to several different schools. A teacher who works with students in a variety of settings. – One School – Multiple Schools – Multiple Districts – Push in – Pull out – Small Group – One to one

3. Hiring They are hired by ISDs or Public School Districts.

4. What they do? An itinerant teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing generally travels around, visiting multiple deaf and hard of hearing students in local neighborhood school programs. The itinerant acts as a link between the school and family of the deaf or hard of hearing child. Berke, Jamie. 2009. Education - Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Work to connect general education curricula by working with general education staff Link D/HH to general education curricula, may adapt curricula, modify, or provide additional resources

5. Qualifications to become a TC State of Michigan Masters degree with valid Michigan teaching certificate and HI special education endorsement Three years of successful teaching experience Experience in supporting students with moderate and severe impairments Ability to obtain teacher consultant approval from the State of Michigan Michigan Association of School Boards. 2009. Teacher Consultant- Hearing Impaired. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://masb.mistaff.com/teacher_consultant_hearing_impaired. http://masb.mistaff.com/teacher_consultant_hearing_impaired

6. Daily Routine Changes daily Can change due to emergencies Depends on the day – Some days start in the office with paper work – Prepare for meetings – Prepare for lessons Start at the school – Talk with teacher – Work with student Travel to office or another school

7. Weekly Routine Day in the office Service Days – Work with the students – Check equipment Meeting Day Meeting with children – Based on IEP All days include working with students Meetings and planning can be put off

8. Philosophy An itinerant teacher fulfills many roles, a few key ones which are listed below: – Make sure student has appropriate/adequate support services. – Monitor language development. – Monitor auditory training and use of auditory equipment. – Tutoring as needed. – Berke, Jamie. 2009. Education - Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

9. Curriculum There is no set curriculum. Work is based upon goals and school’s curriculum

10. Ideal

11. Reality

12. Pros Assist student Work on certain assignments Support Teach Self Advocacy Skills Teachers Technology background Individual Attention

13. Cons Pull student out-varies but not all the time Times to see them

14. IEPs 1. ENT 2. Audiological 3. Academic Need

15. Lessons Self created Based on IEP goals Can relate to struggles or successes Goals and Objectives – GLCEs

16. Screening/Assessments Only a few assessments and screenings: There are hundreds of them. S.I.F.T.E.R. – Screening Instrument for Targeting Educational Risk Ling Sounds Audiological Examination – Tympanometry – OAE Otoacoustic Emission Screening – Air Conduction – Bone conduction

17. Other assignments Struggling aspects Pre-work Post-work

18. Technology FM Systems Hearing Aids Cochlear Implants Desktop amplifiers Tower speakers Soundfield

19. Travel Drive Own Car Responsible for upkeep Make your office Use your own mileage but get reimbursed Use own gas District Owned Car School district does upkeep Have to remove supplies each night Use district’s mileage and gas

20. Paperwork Initial Assessment IEP – 1. ENT – 2. Audiological – 3. Academic Need Report Teacher information

21. Resources BOOKS FOR ITINERANT TEACHERS – Smith, Mary Deane (1997). The Art of Itinerant Teaching for Teachers of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing. – Bullard, Carolyn. The Itinerant Teacher's Handbook. Published articles: – American Annals of the Deaf has published at least two articles: – Luckner, J. & Miller, K., 2: (March), Itinerant Teachers: Responsibilities, Perceptions, Preparation, and Students Served, volume 139, 111-118. – Yarger, C.C., & Luckner, J.L. (1999). Itinerant Teaching: The Inside Story. volume 144(4), 309-314.

22. Resources Web Resources: – Role of the Itinerant Teacher for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Page with details on the tasks and responsibilities of an itinerant teacher. Role of the Itinerant Teacher for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing – Chotiner-Solano, Barbara. (2009). The Itinerant Connection. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.theitinerantconnection.com/The Itinerant Connection http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.theitinerantconnection.com/ This website defines itinerant teaching, and has downloadable forms for itinerant teachers. – Durkin, Lauren, Jill Jablonski,Krystyne Kendrick, Kara Yang. Strategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.pptStrategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.ppt This is a PowerPoint presentation of advice and guidance for itinerant teachers. – The Florida Deaf Education Professional Development Online Community. 2002. Itinerant Tools and Treasures. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/training/itinerant/index.htmlItinerant Tools and Treasures http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt= 2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.fsdb.k12.fl.us/rmc/training/itinerant/index.html The Resource Materials and Technology Center at the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind in St. Augustine suggests resources for itinerant teachers.

23. Mainstream Teachers’ Resources They don't have to do it alone, we (Itinerant TODs) are they to support the student AND support the teachers. Durkin, Lauren, Jill Jablonski,Krystyne Kendrick, Kara Yang. Strategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1 &bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.pptStrategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p736.8.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1 &bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.ppt

24. References All Educational Articles or Informative Information Berke, Jamie. 2009. Education - Itinerant Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/cs/schooling/a/itinerant.htm. http://deafness.about.com/cs/schooling/a/itinerant.htm Durkin, Lauren, Jill Jablonski,Krystyne Kendrick, Kara Yang. Strategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p73 6.8.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.pptStrategies for the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing http://deafness.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=deafness&cdn=health&tm=2&f=00&su=p284.9.336.ip_p73 6.8.336.ip_&tt=2&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.deafed.net/PublishedDocs/TCNJ%2520itinerant%2520strategies.ppt Moores, Donald. 2008. Inclusion, Itinerant Teachers, and the Pull-out Model. Retrieved from April 7, 2009 from http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_annals_of_the_deaf/v153/153.3.moores.html (Electronic Version) http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_annals_of_the_deaf/v153/153.3.moores.html Nett, Kathy. What is an Itinerant Teacher?. Retrieved from April 7, 2009 from lms.spasd.k12.wi.us/gems/khnett/WHATISANITINERANTTEACHEROFTH.doc (Electronic Version) Reed, Suzanne. 2002. Beliefs and Practices of Itinerant Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children Concerning Literacy Development. Retrieved on April 7, 2009 from http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_annals_of_the_deaf/v148/148.4reed.html (Election Version) http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/american_annals_of_the_deaf/v148/148.4reed.html