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10/26/2019  |   2:15 PM - 3:15 PM   |  Ventana Ballroom B

Family Engagement in Language, Literacy, and Social-Emotional Well-Being

Hands & Voices is currently in the 3rd year of a U.S. funded project titled Family Leadership in Language and Learning (FL3). This project is funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Within this project is an objective to increase families knowledge in regards to Language, Literacy, and Social-Emotional Development. When families learn about their child being deaf or hard of hearing many report experiencing worries that may include their child; developing language, learning to read, developing friendships, having a good sense of self, etc. Surrounding families with multiple levels of support throughout a child's journey to language, literacy, and social-emotional development adds to positive outcomes. This session will include resources developed by Hands & Voices that attendees can access to share with families so they can support their child’s language, literacy, and social-emotional development.

• Participants will learn tips to encourage family engagement in Language, Literacy, and Social-Emotional Well-Being.
• Participants will gain knowledge of resources that can be shared with families to promote Language, Literacy, and Social-Emotional development for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Presentation:
18369_12233LisaKovacs.pdf

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Lisa Kovacs (POC,Primary Presenter), Hands & Voices , lisakovacs@handsandvoices.org;
Lisa Kovacs is one of the founders and Guide By Your Side (GBYS) Coordinator for Indiana Hands & Voices. In 2012 she became the Director of Programs for Hands & Voices Headquarters. In this position, Lisa oversees the implementation and operations of Hands & Voices Programs that include Guide By Your Side, Advocacy Support & Training, and the newest program,Leadership to Leadership. Lisa currently serves on the board of CGHH and is also a member of the Indiana Department of Education Special Education Advisory Council. Lisa lives in Greenwood Indiana with her husband Brian and there 4 children, including their son Anthony, who is deaf/hard of hearing. Lisa’s professional interest include; Parent Advocacy; Implementation of parent participation in systems building in Universal Newborn Hearing Screening; Parent to Parent support; Deaf Education Reform; Parent advocacy in school systems; IDEA, ESSA, Part C and Part B Training to Parents; Medical Home Initiatives.

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