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Gallaudet: Department of Education "Education is not filling a bucket, but lighting a fire." -William Yeats This program requires one year and one summer of courses, and an on-the-job internship.

Undergraduate Programs:
The Department of Education offers seven undergraduate teacher preparation programs: early childhood education (ECE), elementary education, secondary Biology education, secondary English education, secondary mathematics education, secondary social studies education, and K-12 physical education. Each of these programs lead to recommendation for licensure in the District of C

olumbia, with interstate reciprocity in a number of states. Licensure in general education (i.e., ECE, Elementary, and Secondary Education) is required by many programs prior to study at the graduate level in fields such as education of deaf students and other areas of special education. Students who graduate from an Undergraduate Education program who are interested in licensure in Deaf Education may be eligible for the Masters of Arts in Deaf Education. Graduate Programs
The department today offers graduate and postgraduate programs to prepare professional personnel to work with all ages of deaf and hard of hearing children in various kinds of educational programs and settings. Programs are designed to meet students' individual needs and interests and are open to hearing, deaf, and hard of hearing individuals. Both coursework and practicum experiences are important preparation components. All programs involve exposure to professional organizations, agencies, and educational facilities related to the education of deaf and hard of hearing students, and provide for involvement in schools and classes. The department strongly recommends that students have both a car and a computer in order to benefit fully from course work and field experiences.

03/04/2025

📢 Education Students!! Join us for an Informational Meeting TODAY! 📢

Come meet Chris Kaftan, Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf, and learn more about important updates and initiatives.

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Location: Rathskeller
⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM

🔗 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and stay informed.

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A flyer with a yellow background invites people to an informational meeting with Chris Kaftan, Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf. At the top, bold black text inside a white box with a black border reads "INFORMATIONAL MEETING". Below, black text provides event details:
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Location: Rathskeller
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM
A friendly headshot of Chris Kaftan is displayed in a circular frame on the right side. Below, text encourages attendees to "Use the QR Code to register!", with a large QR code beneath it. The Iowa School for the Deaf logo is placed at the bottom right corner, featuring a geometric outline of Iowa in red with the school's name in blue text.

03/03/2025

🚨 Exciting Update! 🚨

The M.A. in Teacher Preparation Program: Deaf Education (K-12) is now available in a hybrid & online format (1-2 years)! 🎉 Plus, we’ve extended the application deadline to June 30—so there’s still time to apply! BUT don't wait - apply now!

📚 New admission requirements make it even more accessible for aspiring teachers. If you have a BA in a content area, general education, or special education, this could be your next step toward a rewarding career in Deaf Education.

✅ Flexible hybrid & online learning
✅ Supportive community & expert faculty
✅ Make a lasting impact on DHH students

📩 Apply now or reach out for more details! [email protected]

🔗 https://apply.gallaudet.edu/apply/?grad

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A bold and professional blue and yellow graphic announces updates to the M.A. in Teacher Preparation Program: Deaf Education (K-12) at Gallaudet University. The program is now offered in a hybrid & online format (1-2 years). The admission requirements are listed, including eligibility for those with a BA in content areas like math, science, English, social studies, general education, or special education. Additional requirements include DC basic skills requirements or a 3.0 GPA and an ASLPI score of 2+.

In the bottom right corner, a circular image shows a Black female teacher wearing glasses and a mustard-yellow sweater, actively engaging in discussion with a group of students at a table. The background features a classroom setting with students attentively listening.

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A visually engaging testimonial page with a blue, white, and yellow color scheme features quotes from four Gallaudet University graduates reflecting on their experiences in the Deaf Education program. Each testimonial includes a photo, name, graduation year, and location. The graduates praise the program for preparing them to teach DHH students, advocating for Deaf children, and providing a strong support system. The layout includes curved and abstract design elements that add a modern feel.

03/02/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended! 🚨

Great news! The M.A. in Teacher Preparation Program: Early Childhood Education & Deaf Education (K-12) application deadline has been extended to June 30! 🎉 But don't wait, get your application in NOW!

📚 Hybrid format – designed for flexibility
✅ Open to candidates with a BA
✏️ Prepares you for a meaningful career in Deaf Education

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a difference in the lives of DHH children! 💙 Apply now or contact [email protected] for more info.

🔗 https://apply.gallaudet.edu/apply/?grad

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A bold yellow and blue graphic announces the M.A. in Teacher Preparation Program: Early Childhood Education & Deaf Education (K-12) at Gallaudet University. The words "Deadline Extended" appear at the top. The program is labeled as Hybrid, and admission requirements are listed, including having a BA degree, meeting DC requirements, and passing Praxis II and ASLPI. At the bottom, a button-style text box says "Apply Now!" with contact information for Julie Mitchiner. A circular photo shows a student working with a professor in a classroom setting. The background features images of a laptop, pencils, and notebooks, reinforcing the education theme.

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A visually engaging testimonial page with a blue, white, and yellow color scheme features quotes from four Gallaudet University graduates reflecting on their experiences in the Deaf Education program. Each testimonial includes a photo, name, graduation year, and location. The graduates praise the program for preparing them to teach DHH students, advocating for Deaf children, and providing a strong support system. The layout includes curved and abstract design elements that add a modern feel.

03/01/2025

📢 Education Students!! Join us for an Informational Meeting! 📢

Come meet Chris Kaftan, Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf, and learn more about important updates and initiatives.

📅 Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
📍 Location: Rathskeller
⏰ Time: 4:30 – 5:30 PM

🔗 Register now by scanning the QR code in the flyer!

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and stay informed.

ID:
A flyer with a yellow background invites people to an informational meeting with Chris Kaftan, Superintendent of the Iowa School for the Deaf. At the top, bold black text inside a white box with a black border reads "INFORMATIONAL MEETING". Below, black text provides event details:
Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Location: Rathskeller
Time: 4:30 to 5:30 PM
A friendly headshot of Chris Kaftan is displayed in a circular frame on the right side. Below, text encourages attendees to "Use the QR Code to register!", with a large QR code beneath it. The Iowa School for the Deaf logo is placed at the bottom right corner, featuring a geometric outline of Iowa in red with the school's name in blue text.

02/28/2025

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We’re still on cloud nine thinking about how incredible our students were at the ACE-DHH Conference earlier this month! 🙌🎉

We don’t want to brag (okay, maybe just a little 😉), but our department is home to some truly amazing students!

🌟 Amanda Kline, PhD candidate, presented her research on dyslexia in bilingual DHH children with a stellar poster presentation. Her dissertation chair, Maribel Gárate-Estes, was there for support—not that Amanda needed it! 👏

We couldn’t be prouder! 💙

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A smiling woman with curly brown hair and glasses, wearing a yellow blouse and black cardigan, stands next to another smiling person with short gray hair, glasses, and a dark blazer. They are in front of a large academic poster titled "Dyslexia in Bilingual Deaf Children", which is blue with yellow and white text, graphs, and images. The setting is a conference room with a modern ceiling design, neutral-colored walls, and other posters visible in the background. The two individuals pose side by side with their arms around each other.

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The same woman in a yellow blouse is actively signing in American Sign Language (ASL) while presenting her research. A small group of attendees, including a man wearing a checkered shirt and orange lanyard, a woman with a black sweater, and a young girl with curly hair, stand in a semi-circle around her, watching and listening attentively. The background shows more people engaged in conversations and other research posters displayed on tables in a spacious, well-lit conference room.

02/26/2025

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Seeking Families with Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Children! 📢

We’re conducting a study to explore how family interactions and the home environment influence language development in DHH children. If you are a parent or guardian of a child aged 0-5 who is deaf or hard-of-hearing, we’d love to hear from you! Your participation will help us better understand the language needs of DHH children and improve support for families like yours.

📝 What’s Involved?
- Participate in surveys about your child’s language use.
- If interested in Phase II: Allow researchers to observe and record your family’s language interactions at home.
- Flexible scheduling to fit your routine.

📝 What do you get from it?
- A chance to win a 1 year membership to your local children’s museum for a family of four!
- Phase II: Individualized information about your child’s language development

📍 Eligibility:
- Reside in the United States.
- Be the primary caregiver of a DHH child.
- You must be over the age of 18.

👨‍👩‍👦 Interested? Head on over to the QR code in the flyer, visit https://gu.live/uCPlz or contact Dr. Oscar Ocuto at [email protected] or Dr. Ashley Greene at [email protected] for more details!

02/24/2025

📢 Join Us for Our First Coffee Chat! ☕

Gallaudet University's Department of Education is kicking off an exciting Coffee Chat Series—an informal space where faculty take turns hosting conversations about the field of education.

First up: Work and Play in Early Childhood Education & Deaf Education with Drs. Onudeah Nicolarakis, Julie Mitchiner, Christi Batamula, and Bobbi Jo Kite!

📅 February 24, 2025 TONIGHT!!!
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
👉 Zoom Meeting ID: 810 4748 0778

Come connect, share experiences, and chat with our faculty about what it’s like to work (and play!) in early childhood education & deaf education. Open to anyone interested!

Tag a friend and join the conversation! 👇

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The image has a light blue background with playful doodles, including stars, scribbles, and paper clips. At the top, the text reads:

"Work and Play in Early Childhood Education"

The words "Work and Play in" are written in black, while "Early Childhood Education" is in a fun, white handwritten-style font.

Four circular headshots of smiling faculty members are placed around the top and sides of the image. Each headshot is framed in an orange circle.

In the center, there is a colorful illustration of two cartoon children, one with dark curly hair wearing an orange shirt and black shorts, and another with short black hair wearing a red and green striped shirt and black pants. They are laughing and high-fiving each other, with school supplies like spiral notebooks and pencils behind them.

Below the illustration, a lined paper graphic contains additional event details:

"Join Gallaudet’s Dept of Education faculty on February 24 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET and chat about what it’s like to work (and play!) in early childhood education!"

The date and time are bolded for emphasis. A red paperclip graphic is clipped to the lined paper, adding to the school-themed design.

02/19/2025

📢 Join Us for Our First Coffee Chat! ☕

Gallaudet University's Department of Education is kicking off an exciting Coffee Chat Series—an informal space where faculty take turns hosting conversations about the field of education.

First up: Work and Play in Early Childhood Education & Deaf Education with Drs. Onudeah Nicolarakis, Julie Mitchiner, Christi Batamula, and Bobbi Jo Kite!

📅 February 24, 2025
⏰ 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET
👉 Zoom Meeting ID: 810 4748 0778

Come connect, share experiences, and chat with our faculty about what it’s like to work (and play!) in early childhood education & deaf education. Open to anyone interested!

Tag a friend and join the conversation! 👇

ID:
The image has a light blue background with playful doodles, including stars, scribbles, and paper clips. At the top, the text reads:

"Work and Play in Early Childhood Education"

The words "Work and Play in" are written in black, while "Early Childhood Education" is in a fun, white handwritten-style font.

Four circular headshots of smiling faculty members are placed around the top and sides of the image. Each headshot is framed in an orange circle.

In the center, there is a colorful illustration of two cartoon children, one with dark curly hair wearing an orange shirt and black shorts, and another with short black hair wearing a red and green striped shirt and black pants. They are laughing and high-fiving each other, with school supplies like spiral notebooks and pencils behind them.

Below the illustration, a lined paper graphic contains additional event details:

"Join Gallaudet’s Dept of Education faculty on February 24 from 7:00 - 8:00 pm ET and chat about what it’s like to work (and play!) in early childhood education!"

The date and time are bolded for emphasis. A red paperclip graphic is clipped to the lined paper, adding to the school-themed design.

02/13/2025

The Boston University Wheelock office of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPACE) is thrilled to host the second webinar in the series Research that Matters: Insights from Community Engaged Scholarship. Through a series of compelling conversations, this webinar aims to translate cutting-edge scholarship into accessible, practical knowledge and foster stronger connections between researchers, policymakers, and community practitioners TODAY, on February 13th, 2025 from 3:30pm-4:15pm EST.

Learning Their Language: How Parents of Deaf Children Learn to Sign will feature a conversation between Amy Lieberman (Associate Professor, BU Wheelock), Elana Pontecorvo (Doctoral Student, BU Sargent College), and Julie Mitchiner (Professor, Gallaudet University), moderated by Stacy Abrams (Founder, ). The panelists will be discussing their recent research, Hearing parents as sign language learners: describing and evaluating the ASL skills of parents learning ASL with their deaf children.

About this study: This study explores the misconception that hearing parents cannot achieve sufficient sign language proficiency to support their deaf child's language development. Researchers found this belief to be at odds with evidence from parents who have learned American Sign Language upon finding out that they have a deaf child. Motivated by a simple idea—to counter the narrative that hearing parents cannot learn to sign—this study takes a responsive approach to understanding and addressing this misconception. Researchers recruited hearing parents with deaf children to understand where and how they learned to sign, what was most successful in learning (and what barriers they faced), what beliefs they held about sign language, and what level of proficiency they achieved. This research highlights the pathways and real-world successes of sign language use in families.

The webinar will be accessible in both ASL and English. Register via Zoom through the link tree link in the bio.

02/07/2025

Brag post!

Last week, two of our PhD students, Esther Brenowitz and Zahra Ketoun, had a poster presentation at ACE-DHH. Their poster was titled "Universal design for learning and accessibility: DeafBlind college students' experiences."

We are so proud to call them Bisons!

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The image shows two women standing side by side in front of a research poster presentation.

Poster: The research poster is titled "Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility: DeafBlind College Students’ Experiences." It features multiple sections of text, charts, and references organized on a white tri-fold board. The middle section prominently displays a bar graph.

Woman on the left: She has long, light-colored hair tied back, is wearing dark sunglasses, and is dressed in a black blazer. She is smiling and wearing an orange lanyard with "RIT" (Rochester Institute of Technology) written on it, along with a name tag.

Woman on the right: She has medium-length dark hair and is smiling as well. She is wearing a beige collared sweater with an orange "RIT" lanyard and a name tag.
Background: The setting appears to be an indoor conference space with gray walls and other people presenting posters or interacting in the background.

02/06/2025

The Boston University Wheelock office of Strategic Partnerships & Community Engagement (SPACE) is thrilled to host the second webinar in the series Research that Matters: Insights from Community Engaged Scholarship. Through a series of compelling conversations, this webinar aims to translate cutting-edge scholarship into accessible, practical knowledge and foster stronger connections between researchers, policymakers, and community practitioners on February 13th, 2025 from 3:30pm-4:15pm EST.

Learning Their Language: How Parents of Deaf Children Learn to Sign will feature a conversation between Amy Lieberman (Associate Professor, BU Wheelock), Elana Pontecorvo (Doctoral Student, BU Sargent College), and Julie Mitchiner (Professor, Gallaudet University), moderated by Stacy Abrams (Founder, ). The panelists will be discussing their recent research, Hearing parents as sign language learners: describing and evaluating the ASL skills of parents learning ASL with their deaf children.

About this study: This study explores the misconception that hearing parents cannot achieve sufficient sign language proficiency to support their deaf child's language development. Researchers found this belief to be at odds with evidence from parents who have learned American Sign Language upon finding out that they have a deaf child. Motivated by a simple idea—to counter the narrative that hearing parents cannot learn to sign—this study takes a responsive approach to understanding and addressing this misconception. Researchers recruited hearing parents with deaf children to understand where and how they learned to sign, what was most successful in learning (and what barriers they faced), what beliefs they held about sign language, and what level of proficiency they achieved. This research highlights the pathways and real-world successes of sign language use in families.

The webinar will be accessible in both ASL and English. Register via Zoom through the link tree link in the bio.

02/03/2025

Did you come to Red Bear Brewing Co for our meet and greet last week? If you did- you know it was a GREAT time! We loved seeing everyone, and meeting some new faces!!

02/03/2025

This past weekend, one of our doctoral candidates Reginald Bess gave an outstanding presentation at the ACE-DHH conference! We are so proud to call Reginald a Bison!

01/31/2025

What's ✨new✨ in the Department of Education in 2025?

☕Monthly Coffee Chats! ☕

The Department of Education is excited to announce monthly Coffee Chats! Each month, a different faculty member will host a one-hour Zoom discussion on topics ranging from:
➡️ Working in early childhood education
➡️ Teaching in mainstream settings
➡️ Current research in education
➡️ The bilingual approach in classrooms

This is a great opportunity to connect, learn, and engage with educators and professionals passionate about the field of education.

📅 Keep an eye out for upcoming dates and topics!
🎉 All are welcome to join—grab your coffee and let’s chat!

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Education Department is hosting an Open House this Friday 11/1/2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the HMB atrium. We hope to see you there!

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