Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss

09/10/2026

🚨 We’re almost ready to begin, and there’s still time to join us!

Our Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF) Learning Series starts September 15.

If you work with students who are deaf or hard of hearing, you’ve probably seen this before:

A student passes a hearing test… but still struggles to understand what they hear.
That’s because hearing is not the same as successfully processing and using auditory information in real-world situations.

How do we know what a student can actually hear and understand?

And how can that information help us provide more targeted support?

That’s what we’ll be exploring in this learning series.

The TAF Learning Series is an opportunity to deepen your understanding of auditory functioning and learn how to use this information to better support students.

🚨 Our first session is September 15, so now is the time to register.

If you’ve been thinking, “I should sign up for that,” consider this your reminder.

Register now and join us:
https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/taf_learning_series/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=taf_learning_series

09/08/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO JOIN US!

Have you been thinking, “I really should learn some ASL…”?

This is your sign.

Our FREE ASL for Teachers Skills Shop is TONIGHT, September 8 at 6 PM Central, and it’s your last chance to register and join us!

If you work with or care for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing, you don’t need to know everything. You just need to take the first step.

✨ No ASL experience needed.
✨ No pressure to be perfect.
✨ Practical signs you can start using right away.
✨ FREE live training with Cynthia Long, NIC.

And if you discover tonight that you want to keep learning, our 5-week ASL class will give you the opportunity to build on those foundational skills and grow your confidence over time.

Don’t wait until the school year is halfway over to start learning.

TODAY is your chance to start.

Register for the FREE Skills Shop here:
https://www.supportingsuccesscourses.com/products/live_events/basic-asl-signs-teachers

Tag a teacher, paraprofessional, special education professional, or parent who has been saying, “I need to learn ASL.”

Let’s turn “I don’t know ASL” into “I’m learning.” 💛

09/04/2026

Are you heading to INSAIL 2026, September 13th-15th?

Then make sure Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss is on your must-see list!

We’re excited to connect with YOU at INSAIL!

If you’re an educator, Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, administrator, audiologist, related service professional, or someone who supports students who are deaf or hard of hearing, come say hello!

Stop by and discover resources designed to help you:

✨ Support students who are deaf or hard of hearing
✨ Strengthen your educational practices
✨ Find practical tools you can use right away
✨ Continue growing your professional knowledge
✨ Connect with a team that understands the unique challenges of supporting DHH students

And if you’ve been wondering, “What resources does Supporting Success have for ME?”, then this is the perfect opportunity to find out!

We can’t wait to see our INSAIL friends—and meet some new ones!

Will YOU be at INSAIL?

Drop a 💙 in the comments and let us know!

09/02/2026

🚨 “I have a deaf or hard of hearing student… but I don’t know ANY ASL.”

If that’s you, you are NOT alone—and you don’t have to become fluent overnight to start making a difference.

Join us Tuesday, September 8 at 6 PM Central for a FREE ASL for Teachers Skills Shop with Cynthia Long, NIC!

This live, beginner-friendly session is for:

👩‍🏫 General education teachers
🧑‍🏫 Special education teachers
👨‍👩‍👧 Parents
…and anyone starting completely from scratch with sign language.

In just one hour, Cynthia will help you learn practical ASL signs and strategies you can begin using right away—from greeting students to giving everyday classroom instructions.

✨ No previous ASL experience.
✨ No pressure to “get it perfect.”
✨ Just practical skills to help you communicate, connect, and create a more inclusive environment for deaf and hard of hearing students.

And here’s the exciting part…

This FREE Skills Shop is just the beginning.

If you leave thinking, “I need to learn more!”—we’ve got you.

Our 5-week ASL class is designed to help you build on these foundational skills and gain greater confidence using ASL beyond the basics.

👉 Start with the FREE Skills Shop on September 8.
👉 Come ready to learn.
👉 Leave with signs you can actually use.

Your student doesn’t need you to know everything. They need you to be willing to learn.

Reserve your FREE spot here:
https://www.supportingsuccesscourses.com/products/live_events/basic-asl-signs-teachers

Tag a teacher, paraeducator, special education professional, or parent who needs to see this!

Free live webinar teaching essential ASL signs for educators and parents working with deaf and hard of hearing students.

08/31/2026

You asked...we listened!

One of our recent posts sparked so much interest that many of you asked if you could download and save it as a PDF.

So we did!

Whether you're getting your classroom ready, planning therapy sessions, or simply want a handy reference to keep nearby, you can now download this resource and refer to it anytime.

📥 Get your FREE PDF by entering your email address.

It's our way of helping you start the school year with practical tools you can use right away—and you'll also be the first to hear about future resources, professional learning opportunities, and updates from Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss.

✨ Save it.
✨ Print it.
✨ Share it with your team.

Click the link to download your free copy and let us know in the comments how you'll use it this school year!
https://mailchi.mp/successforkidswithhearingloss.com/free-download

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08/29/2026

What if an accommodation designed for ONE student could make learning better for EVERY student?

That’s the power of accessibility.

Think about the accommodations we often associate with students who are deaf or hard of hearing:

Captions — helpful when there’s background noise, new vocabulary, or when a student needs to see the words.

Visual supports — helpful for learners who understand information better when they can see it.

Written directions — helpful for students who need to revisit instructions or process information at their own pace.

And the list goes on.

These supports aren’t about giving some students an “advantage.”

They’re about removing barriers to learning.

And when we remove barriers for one learner, we often discover that many other learners benefit, too.

That’s why accessibility matters.

It creates classrooms where more students can participate, understand, engage, and succeed.

So let’s change the question from:

❌ “Why does THAT student need an accommodation?”
to:

✅ “How can we make learning more accessible for everyone?”

What accommodation have you seen benefit more students than expected?

Tell us in the comments and tag an educator who is creating a more accessible classroom!

08/27/2026

What if the listening behaviors you see every day could tell you more than you realize about a child’s auditory functioning?

Understanding auditory functioning can make a powerful difference in how we support children who are D/deaf or hard of hearing but knowing what to look for and how to apply the information takes the right tools and knowledge.

That’s why Supporting Success for Children with Hearing Loss is hosting the upcoming Test of Auditory Functioning (TAF) Learning Series!

✨ Build your understanding of the TAF
✨ Learn how to interpret and apply results
✨ Strengthen your ability to support auditory development and educational success
✨ Gain practical knowledge you can take directly into your work with children and families

The 3-part virtual series begins September 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST. Sessions continue September 22 and October 6.

Ready to deepen your expertise and turn assessment information into meaningful support?

👉 Register for the TAF Learning Series today:

https://successforkidswithhearingloss.com/product/taf-learning-series/

Save your spot and join us for this valuable learning opportunity!

08/26/2026

HEARING ≠ LISTENING.

Wait…aren’t they the same thing?

Not quite!

Here’s the difference in under 30 seconds:

👂 HEARING = detecting sound.
🧠 LISTENING = paying attention to sound, processing it, and making meaning from it.

Think of it this way:

Hearing is access to sound.

Listening is what we do with that sound.

For children who are deaf or hard of hearing, developing communication skills can involve listening and spoken language, sign language, visual cues, or a combination of approaches, depending on the child and family.

So the next time someone says, “But they can hear,” remember:

Hearing is only one piece of communication. ❤️

Tag a parent, teacher, audiologist, SLP, or other professional who should see this!

08/25/2026

Who’s making a difference for a child who is deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind?

Today, we’re celebrating the people who help children with hearing loss connect, communicate, learn, belong, and thrive.

Maybe it’s –

• A teacher who makes every lesson accessible.
• A speech-language professional who helps a child find their voice.
• A parent who advocates fiercely.
• An interpreter who makes connection possible.
• A coach, mentor, audiologist, early interventionist, friend,
• Or someone whose support changed a child’s world.

Tag them below. ❤️

Let’s fill this space with the names of people who are showing up, breaking down barriers, creating opportunities, and supporting success for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind.

Your tag might be the recognition they need today, and the encouragement someone else needs to become a difference-maker tomorrow.

Tag someone who deserves to be celebrated!

08/21/2026

🎉 TEACHERS, WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR WIN! 🎉

What’s been your BIGGEST classroom win so far this year?

Maybe a student:

✨ Spoke up and asked for help
✨ Used their hearing assistive technology more independently
✨ Advocated for what they need
✨ Participated in a discussion they used to avoid
✨ Made a new friend
✨ Had a breakthrough with learning
✨ Simply walked into class with a little more confidence

Big or small, wins matter. And sometimes, the “small” moments are actually HUGE.
Let’s fill the comments with some good news!

Tell us ONE classroom win you’ve celebrated this year.

And while you’re here, tag a teacher, educational audiologist, speech and language pathologist, teacher of the deaf, or support professional who deserves to celebrate a win too!

Let’s remind each other why this work matters.