LAF Sign Language Solutions presents an online webinar featuring tips for educating deaf and hard-of-hearing students for educators and interpreters alike.

Panelists Lillah Harris, owner of LAF Sign Language Solutions, Katie Johnson LAFSLS Lead Interpreter, and Sophia Miller, Eduational Interpreter with over 30 years in the deaf community discuss the tips and answer audience questions.

PRESENTED IN ENGLISH AND ASL

While it takes a village to raise a child, it’s the strength of a united educational team that ensures every student learns, grows, and thrives. However, when professional roles become blurred, it can hinder a student’s academic and developmental progress.

In Part 3 of the series "Educating Deaf Students: 3 Things to Know", Katie Johnson, Lead Interpreter, addresses the importance of clarifying the roles of an interpreter, a tutor, and a teacher to support student development.

What is the difference between American Sign Language and Signed Exact English? Which will help deaf and hard-of-hearing students develop reading and comprehension skills?

These questions are addressed by Katie Johnson, LAF Sign Language Solution's Lead Interpreter in part 2 of the this series, "The Difference Between ASL and Signed Exact English". Watch and don't forget to click subscribe and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn for more educational content.

Are you an educator of a deaf or hard-of-hearing student? Do you work with a sign language interpreter? In this 3-part series, Katie Johnson, Lead Interpreter at LAF SLS, addresses 3 common misconceptions about educating deaf students and things you should know to help your student succeed.

Watch Part 1: Acquisition of Language for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students to learn the importance of building a solid foundation in American Sign Language.

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Are you an educator or parent helping a child learn ASL? In today’s video, we’re sharing ASLstandards.org — a free, research-based site that makes it easier to track ASL language growth with clear, age-appropriate, and measurable standards.

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The third and final step is to start services. With your in-person interpreter in place, they become a part of the educational team, collaborating with educators, providing feedback on the student's progress, and participating in IEP meetings.

The second step to secure an in-person interpreter is to set up a customized service plan. We'll listen to your needs to be able to locate and place a qualified interpreter.

The first step to securing an in-person interpreter is to schedule a consultation. To connect with a team member who will take the time to understand your needs, simply fill out our Request a Quote form or schedule a discovery call today.

🎉 🎓 We can’t believe the 2024-2025 school year is already in the books! 🎉🎓 Listen in as Interpreter Supervisor, Lillah Harris, recaps how LAF SLS was able to expand our services this past year and what our clients had to say...

Ms. Megan Sullivan has been recognized by LAF SLS interpreters as an Outstanding Staff Member! Her understanding and support for deaf culture, her professionalism, and her support of other members of the educational team have not gone unnoticed.

Watch the video interview below to learn more.