TASN Teacher of the Deaf Application

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TASN Teacher of the Deaf Application - CANDIDATE

Please Note: This project requires an application from the candidates seeking acceptance into the program AND from a district administrator stating their support and commitment of resources to assist the candidate's successful completion of the program.

The Kansas School for the Deaf and Kansas Department of Education have partnered to provide currently licensed teacher an opportunity to study Deaf Education through the Technical Assistance System Network (TASN). This grant will help fund a person to obtain their endorsement as a teacher of the deaf (TOD) in the state of Kansas and provide mentoring for up to three years.

The Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) will provide additional coursework, field experience, and mentor teachers to assist the participant throughout the program. Students will potentially spend time at KSD during the summer months for this intensive training and applied pedagogy opportunities. The grant provides funding for university classes, fees, textbooks, supplies, and travel. This funding might be full or partial reimbursement depending on available funds in the program. All candidates will be kept updated as to reimbursement status. Some activities will be open to team members from the candidate’s local school district in order to promote comprehensive, cross-discipline supports for students who are deaf/hard of hearing.

In addition, the participants will be supported to attend state, regional, and national conferences. This allows TODs to become familiar with evidence-based best practices, latest research in the field of deaf education, and instructional strategies that will build content and knowledge of pedagogy specific for students who are deaf/hard of hearing. Most (or all) expenses will be covered for selected conferences depending on available funds in the program.

The TASN TOD Project is open to any person that holds a valid Kansas teaching license in regular or special education and/or content area endorsement. Selected applicants will be enrolled in a pre-approved university program in Deaf Education (Master’s level) to receive an endorsement as a Teacher of the Deaf (TOD). Most, or all, coursework required will be conducted via online and distance learning technologies. Candidates do not need to be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to enter this program. However, students will be required to take ASL courses and pass a competency screening prior to graduation and being granted an endorsement as a TOD. Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) will provide additional support to assist the student to successful completion of the TOD program including summer immersion programs.

Complete this form and submit it with your District Commitment Application.
Send a copy of your resume and Kansas Teaching License to:

Valerie Watson
Kansas School for the Deaf
450 E. Park
Olathe, KS 66061

TOD@kssdb.org
(913) 210-8149

Email *

Name *

Email *

Home Address (Street) *

City *

State *

Zip *

Phone *

Cell / Work / Home *

Cell

Work

Home

District / Cooperative of Employment (Please include USD # and Name) *

District / Cooperative Address (Street) *

District / Cooperative City *

District / Cooperative State *

District / Cooperative Zip *

Name & Title of Administrator Completing District Application *

Administrator Email *

Administrator Phone *

Do you have access to working with DHH students on a regular basis (e.g., minimum of several times per week)? *

Yes

Other:

Would you request release time to attend professional development, immersion classes, and/or practicum experiences focusing on students who are DHH? *

Yes

Other:

Are you willing to collaborate with team members (e.g., admin, general/special education teachers, SLP, para, interpreter) to allow for all professionals working with DHH students to improve their skills? This might mean release time to allow for meetings and trainings. *

Yes

Other:

Would your district permit you to participate in synchronous evaluations of their teaching via remote technology? Understand, these would be recorded and used for evaluation and feedback only. *

Yes

Other:

Do you give the TASN TOD Project permission to request your transcripts and discuss your academic progress with our partner universities? *

Yes

Other:

What is your motivation to obtain a Master's in Deaf Education? Please include any experiences or background you have in working with students who are deaf/hard of hearing (DHH). *

A copy of your responses will be emailed to the address you provided.

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