Making Itinerant Work WORK. Kentucky School for the Deaf July 16, 2012. Anne Heard, Christy Delk Emily Lomax, MED, TDHH. WHO ARE WE?. How We See Itinerant Work. Collaboration with Teachers One on One therapy
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Making Itinerant WorkWORK
Kentucky School for the Deaf July 16, 2012
Anne Heard,Christy DelkEmily Lomax, MED, TDHH WHO ARE WE?
How We See Itinerant Work Collaboration with Teachers One on One therapy Assisting children who are D/HH so they can be in a classroom with their peers Role model for everyone else involved with the student Enjoyment and Fulfillment Constant learning experience for us
PROS & CONS Not in one classroom all day Traveling Work with a variety of children No formal lesson plans Fewer students = less paperwork No bulletin boards One on One services Not enough time with each student Traveling Managing the schedule(s) Wear and tear on your car Stress level : Living by the clock When absent – feel guilty that there is no sub When weather is bad, it can be a terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad day!
Scheduling Have to be flexible Be able to manage time well Look at your route(s) of travel and students schedules Have a paper calendar as well as a digital calendar Make schedules for all of your schools Be ready to change your schedule at any moment!
Getting Alongwith Collaborating Teachers
Tools & Materials Data Sheets Introductory Materials Hearing Aid Logs Session Materials Teacher Information Parent & Staff Contact Sheets Websites Software Computer
Favorite Resources Reading Writing Listening/Comprehension Content Areas Fun Times And… Of Course…
Don’t Leave Home Without… Batteries and tester Business cards Calendar/planner Charged laptop/charger/ethernet cord Foldable cart/bag Hand sanitizer, tissues, mints Lessons and back up lessons
Don’t Leave Home Without… Paper (ruled, colored, cardstock, etc) Pens, pencils, markers, glue, sharpie’s, post it notes, dry erase markers, highlighter, scissors, stickers Phone numbers Sweater/Jacket Umbrella
Building Parent Rapport
Basic Troubleshooting Encouraging F.M. use with teachers Working with audiologist Collaborating with teachers and staff Start small with the intent to go BIG! Including the other students in the classroom
Enjoy the other presentations & Enjoy the upcoming school year!! THANK YOU!!!
Most teachers are knowledgeable. Good teachers are intelligent. Great teachers are patient. Exceptional teachers are students themselves. Dale Dubin, MD
Contact Information Anne Heard: anne.heard@jefferson.kyschools.us Christy Delk: christina.delk@jefferson.kyschools.us Emily Lomax: emily.lomax@jefferson.kyschools.us