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X-WR-CALDESC:Creating a language-rich environment for Deaf and hard of hear
 ing (DHH) children requires intentional and purposeful use of bilingual st
 rategies. This two-hour session explores how pairing American Sign Languag
 e (ASL) with spoken language fosters optimal language\, cognitive\, and so
 cial-emotional development. Participants will learn the evidence behind bi
 modal-bilingual approaches\, discover practical strategies for embedding A
 SL and spoken language in daily routines\, and explore fun ways to create 
 language-rich environments for DHH children. Through interactive discussio
 n and real-world examples\, we will examine why ASL and spoken language to
 gether provide a strong foundation for language development and discuss st
 rategies for creating language-rich environments at home. Participants wil
 l leave with actionable strategies to foster a dual-language approach and 
 create environments where DHH children can thrive. Visit language1st.org f
 or more info.
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DESCRIPTION:Creating a language-rich environment for Deaf and hard of heari
 ng (DHH) children requires intentional and purposeful use of bilingual str
 ategies. This two-hour session explores how pairing American Sign Language
  (ASL) with spoken language fosters optimal language\, cognitive\, and soc
 ial-emotional development. Participants will learn the evidence behind bim
 odal-bilingual approaches\, discover practical strategies for embedding AS
 L and spoken language in daily routines\, and explore fun ways to create l
 anguage-rich environments for DHH children. Through interactive discussion
  and real-world examples\, we will examine why ASL and spoken language tog
 ether provide a strong foundation for language development and discuss str
 ategies for creating language-rich environments at home. Participants will
  leave with actionable strategies to foster a dual-language approach and c
 reate environments where DHH children can thrive. Visit language1st.org fo
 r more info.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250918T200000
LOCATION:8801 S. Garnett Rd\, Broken Arrow\, AL 74012 US
SUMMARY:Language 1st Presents 'The Power of Dual Languages: Creating Langua
 ge-Rich Environments at Home'
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