Certificates & Professional Learning

Each symposium session includes a brief evaluation and offers a certificate of completion documenting contact hours for that individual session.   DCMP is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.61 CEUs at the “little/none” Content Knowledge Level.

Who Should Attend

This symposium is designed for families, educators, teachers of the Deaf, early intervention providers, speech-language professionals, interpreters and related service providers, administrators and advocates, anyone interested in language and literacy practices.  

Format & Access

The Symposium is fully virtual, with on-demand access.  Watch the sessions in any order, pause, rewatch, and return at your convenience.  Certificates available immediately upon session completion.

About the Course

The Language & Literacy Symposium 2026 is a virtual, on-demand professional learning experience that delves into language access, literacy development, and inclusive practices for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children. Dive deep into practical strategies, research-informed perspectives, and lived experiences to create language-rich environments across various settings. Join us to earn individual certificates of completion for each session and unlock the power of language and literacy.

Registration

Registration Fee:  $49 (one-time payment) Registration includes full access to all keynotes and symposium sessions.   Downloadable certificates for each completed session and access through April 30, 2027. DCMP is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for Continuing Education Activities. This Professional Studies program is offered for 1.61 CEUs at the “little/none” Content Knowledge Level.

Curriculum

19 Chapters · 88 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

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      What to Expect – 2026 Language & Literacy Symposium

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    Keynote: Classroom Applications of Two Phonological Approaches for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners

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      About the Presenter - Dr. Stacey Tucci

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources - Coming Soon

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    Keynote: Language Before Literacy: Rethinking the Science of Reading for Deaf Learners

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      About the Presenter - Kristin DiPerri, Ed.D.

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Accessible Educational Material in ASL

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      About the Presenter - Cara Wilmot

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate & CEUs

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      Resources

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    Adapting books for student’s who are Deaf/HOH with neurological visual impairment (CVI)

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      About the Presenter - Rebecca Hommer

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate & CEUs

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      Resources

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    ASL Rhymes: A Bridge We Didn’t Know Our Hard of Hearing Child Needed

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      About the Presenter - Laura Blum

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Barnyard Friends: A Language Rich Animal Adventure

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      About the Presenter - MaryAnn Stefko

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

  8. 8

    Beyond the Page: Creating Literacy Access through Wordless Picture Books

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      About the Presenter - Adrienne King

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Don't Forget the FUN! Turning Real Life Events into Powerful Learning Field Trips!

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      About the Presenter - MaryAnn Stefko & Tara Nikou

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Films by Sally Is Sarah Productions - Reimagining Access

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      About the Presenter - Sarah Michaelson

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Watch the Session - ASL Interpreter

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    From Behavior to Language: Building Receptive Foundations for Deaf and DeafBlind Learners

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      About the Presenter - Adrienne King

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Literacy as an Multisensory Experience

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      About the Presenter - Ann Pimentel

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Literacy in the Early Years

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      About the Presenter - Natalie Jones

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      Session Overview and Objectives

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificates

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      Resources

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    Multi-modal Language Acquisition

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      Meet the Presenter - Cindy Camp

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Reading, Language, and Identity: Lessons from STEM Academy for d/Dhh Students

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      About the Presenter - Cara Wilmot

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Reframing Language Deprivation

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      About the Presenter - Morgan Lee

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      Session Overview

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      Video: Reframing Language Deprivation

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Representation Matters: Picture Books for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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      About the Presenter - Maddie Hinkle

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      Session Overview

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      Video: Representation Matters: Picture Books for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Supporting Early Literacy with Emerging ASL Skills Practical Strategies for Sharing Any Book and Any Story

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      About the Presenter: Gina Freelove

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      Session Overview

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      Watch the Session

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      Evaluation & Certificate

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      Resources

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    Thank you for joining the 2026 Language & Literacy Symposium

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      Thank You for Joining Us - Overall Evaluation and Certificate

Ready to Transform Learning?

Join us to deepen your understanding of language, literacy development, and inclusive practices for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deafblind children. Please note: Refunds are available through April 29, 2026. No refunds will be issued after this date.

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