Statewide Outreach Center

In today's world, it's critical to teach our students safety as they navigate the internet. Check out our new Digital Citizenship lesson plan. Empower your students to become informed, respectful, and responsible citizens! go.texasdeafed.org/Digital-Citize…

Exciting News! The SOC LiveChat is launching this Monday! These services offer immediate assistance to educators who teach deaf and hard of hearing students. Educators, let's chat! go.texasdeafed.org/DeafEdLiveChat

Exciting News! The SOC LiveChat is launching this September 9th! These services offer immediate assistance to educators who teach deaf and hard of hearing students. Educators, let's chat! go.texasdeafed.org/DeafEdLiveChat

Interested in becoming a Deaf Mentor? Reach out to Heather Parker at dhhm@tsd.texas.gov. Please contact us for more information before August 31st as training slots are filling out fast. tsd.formstack.com/forms/mentor_i…

Coming September 1st, a new and improved SOC website at the same URL!

4th & 5th-grade teachers, the perfect time to plan your year with our "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" bilingual unit plan. Each chapter correlates with the months of a school year. Encourage connection through journaling and writing with your students! go.texasdeafed.org/DWK

Join the Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Thursday, September 12th at Constellation Field for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Night! Get your tickets now for a discounted price! fevo-enterprise.com/event/Deaf4

Sign up for August 8 webinar provided by Texas Hands and Voices: Make the IEP Work for You and Your Child presented by Donna Valverde-Hummel! go.texasdeafed.org/TXHVWebinars

Subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on resources and events all across Texas! go.texasdeafed.org/subscribeSOC

QuickClasses are online classes for professionals working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, low vision, or deaf-blind. They are approved for RID CEUs, ACVREP credit, and general professional development credit. Sign up! dcmp.org/learn/676-quic…

Looking back at a great weekend with families across Texas!

Family Weekend Retreat 2024 has officially begun!

Do you need free school supplies? Texas Hands and Voices is hosting "Back to School Meet Up" in several cities and giving out school supplies for Deaf/Hard of Hearing kids! go.texasdeafed.org/TXHVMeetUp

NDC offers the access to free resources to start proactively planning for student success this fall! Check it out: nationaldeafcenter.org/news-items/get…

Do you know an educator or parent who could benefit from using the Described and Captioned Media Program (DCMP)'s free accessible media or eLearning resources? You can sign up for free access when you have at least one student with a disability. dcmp.org

CSW is in full swing for educational interpreters! #2024CSW #2024SummerPrograms

Do not miss out- there is still time to register for SWCED on July 23-25, 2024! Join for three days of insightful sessions, networking opportunities, and professional development. Secure your spot now and be a part of this event! Register today! swced.org/event/the-powe…

Texas Hands & Voices is hosting an Ice Cream Social on Friday, July 19, 2024, 7pm-9pm for families with kids who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Texas School for the Deaf. RSVP no later than Wednesday, July 17th: go.texasdeafed.org/hwt

If you find yourself seeking a deaf mentor to support your child & yourself, we are here to help! Our Deaf Mentor Program is designed specifically for families with deaf and hard of hearing children. Get in touch with us. texasdeafed.org/mentors

Enhance your summer reading time with your child! Check out this resource, "15 Principles for Reading to Deaf Children," and discover effective ways to engage and connect through storytelling! clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/ndec/early-int…