Western Canada Conference on ASL English Bilingual Education

University of Regina, University of Alberta (Peikoff Chair of Deaf Studies) and Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services present 

Western Canada Conference on ASL English Bilingual Education
“The State of the Art in Language and Literacy Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students”

It is with great pleasure that we invite you to attend the American Sign Language (ASL) and English Bilingual Education conference which will be held at the University of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan on October 17, 2014. The theme of the conference will be “The State of the Art in Language and Literacy Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students.” Guest speakers include Jim Cummins (University of Toronto, OISE), Robert Hoffmeister, (Boston University, Kristin Snoddon (Carleton University), and Charlotte Enns (University of Manitoba), This conference is sponsored by the University of Regina, the David Peikoff Chair of Deaf Studies and the Western Canada Centre for Deaf Studies at the University of Alberta and the Saskatchewan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Society (SDHHS).

Despite current advances in technology such as hearing aids, cochlear implants, and assistive listening devices literacy rates continue to remain problematic for many DHH children and youth. Current research on the use of ASL in a bilingual bicultural context will be explored with a view to implementing a culturally responsive approach to language and literacy development of DHH students. Scholars in the field have recognized that research-based knowledge should underpin any and all initiatives in the education for DHH students. The conference will provide directions, approaches and resources that are defined as cutting edge and reflect best practices.

Please see the Important Dates and Registration Fee link for more information.

WCCSD 
email: wccsd@ualberta.ca