Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

Inclusive Education & DHHDB Students

This course is included in Educational Deaf Interpreter – PD Series, also available for purchase.

Teacher leading a small group learning activity with elementary students gathered around a classroom table.

This course explores inclusive education and how to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and deafblind (DHHDB) students in mainstream learning environments. It moves from foundational concepts and policies to student experiences, classroom strategies, and collaborative supports. Learners will examine key areas such as communication, participation, and environmental access, while building practical approaches that reflect the diverse needs of students across different stages of development.

ELIGIBILITY: If you are an APSEA staff member or an eligible educator within Atlantic Canada, this course will be automatically added to your account when you sign in with a recognized email address. If you are not eligible for automatic enrollment, you are welcome to purchase the course through 258HUB.

Total Video Runtime: 35 minutes

Estimated Completion Time: 45 minutes

Estimated completion times include watching videos, reviewing course materials, and completing activities and quizzes. Actual completion times may vary depending on individual learning pace.

This professional development series was developed by Deaf Services Canada for the Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority (APSEA).

Course Content

Unit 1 – Foundations of Inclusive Education
Introduction
Responsive Teaching and Learning
Inclusive Education in Atlantic Canada
Definitions
Unit 2 – Inclusive Education Framework & Concepts
APSEA’s Provisions of Inclusive Education
Inclusive Education – In Theory
Interactive Activity
Unit 3 – Understanding the DHHDB Student’s Experience
In a DHHDB Student’s Shoes
Social-Emotional Development
Unit 4 – Supporting DHHDB Students in Schools
Supporting DHHDB Students in the Classroom
APSEA and School Teams
School Curriculums and APSEA DSI
Unit 5 – Key Areas of Classroom Support
Key Areas When Working with DHHDB Students
Do’s When Working with DHHDB Students
APSEA Virtual Learning / In-Person Regional Gatherings
Unit 6 – Best Practices for Inclusive Classrooms
Sample Strategies in Mainstream Inclusive Environments
Course Wrap-up
Resources & Citations
Access Mode
Closed

This course is not currently open for enrollment. If you should have access, please contact the course provider.

Access Status
No Requirements

No prior courses are required for this course.