See joint newsletter for those interested in deaf and hard of hearing and early childhood. I think there are actually very few deaf and hard of hearing programs left for teacher ed….but has been picked up by speech and communication therapists…Gaullant university I think is one of the few places that treats as a form of bilingualism- it is on my “to do” list to schedule a tour. This was playing last year during football season about the football helmet for the Gallant Bison. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knGJ0T477UM MDB From: U.S. Department of Education <ed.gov(a)info.ed.gov&gt; Date: Friday, August 23, 2024 at 1:31 PM To: Burke, Mack <Mack_Burke(a)baylor.edu&gt; Subject: OSERS Bulletin | August 23, 2024 | News from OSERS, Events, New on the OSERS Blog, and OSERS Newsletters [Image removed by sender. OSERS Bulletin | Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9812> News, Events and Updates from the OSERS Office of the Assistant Secretary New from OSERS ED, HHS Release Joint Letter on EDHI and IDEA Part C Programs The Departments of Education and Health and Human Services released a joint letter to address critical gaps in service for deaf or hard of hearing infants and toddlers<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9813>;. The letter encourages collaboration between state Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) programs and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Part C early intervention programs. [Image removed by sender.] RSA Publishes Policy Guidance related to Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program The Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA) issued a technical assistance circular: Allowable Costs for Vending Facilities and Equipment for Vendors Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9814>;. RSA provided this guidance in response to inquiries received from state licensing agencies, Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program (RSVFP) vendors, and professional associations on behalf of RSVFP vendors regarding the use of vocational rehabilitation program funds and RSVFP set-aside funds to support the RSVFP. [Image removed by sender.] New on the OSERS Blog Postsecondary Education Options With the start of the new school year, high school seniors are looking toward their next big milestone: graduation. Graduation signifies the transition from youth to adulthood, and the successful transition from high school to postsecondary education for all students requires early planning and collaborative efforts between educators, students and families. In the seventh Expect, Engage, and Empower: Successful Transitions for All!<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9815> blog post in the 3E series<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9816>;, the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) addresses postsecondary education options for students with disabilities. [Image removed by sender. Successful Transitions for All]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9817> RSA Success Story: Gaining Independence through the IL-OIB Program Nisha Falcigno, a 60-year-old resident of New York City, is a survivor of cancer and vision loss. Prior to experiencing significant vision impairment, resulting in a legal blindness diagnosis, Falcigno worked as a lawyer and in IT sales. Meet Falcigno and learn about the training and services she received<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9818> to help her adapt to vision loss. [Image removed by sender. Nisha Falcigno]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9819> OSEP Director Visits Two HBCU Grant Recipients Earlier this year, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) Director Valerie C. Williams visited Coppin State University and Delaware State University. Both Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) are recipients of personnel preparation grants administered by OSEP. Williams shares the importance of developing and supporting a diverse educator workforce to improve student success<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981a>;. [Image removed by sender. OSEP Director Valerie C. Williams]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981b> Events OSEP Smart Beginnings 2024 Join OSEP for Smart Beginnings 2024<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981c>;, Aug. 27-29, from 2–3:30 p.m. ET each day. Sessions will focus on specific audiences and resources for those participants. Each session day has a different registration link: * Aug. 27 – Educators, Administrators<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981d> * Aug. 28 – Parents, Families<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981e> * Aug. 29 – Early Childhood<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c981f> [Image removed by sender. Smart Beginnings classroom image]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9820> Save the Date: Collaboration to Improve Outcomes OSERS will host the third virtual session for the 2023-2024 OSERS Symposium Series, Expect, Engage, Empower Symposium: Collaboration to Improve Outcomes<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9821> on Sept. 12, 1 – 2:30 p.m. ET. [Image removed by sender. Successful Transitions for All]<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9822> Latest OSERS Newsletter NCRTM Newsletter August 2024 | In this issue<http://t1.info.ed.gov/r/?id=h1209362,12aa676,12c9823>;: RSA Success Story, National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials resource spotlight, podcasts, resources, webinars and more! [Image removed by sender. Newsletter icon] The OSERS Bulletin contains resources that are provided for the reader’s convenience. 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