Call for Papers-
2005 Indiana Deaf Educators’ Conference
Do you have expertise in specific areas of Deaf education? Have you presented at other workshops or conferences and have an interest in educating other teachers or professionals like yourself? Do you enjoy collaborating with other professionals and helping teachers help Deaf and hard of hearing children and families succeed? Did you enjoy attending the 2004 conference last year and want to make sure that the 2005 conference is also a success?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, we have an opportunity for you! The Statewide Resource Committee is currently looking for Teachers, LEAs, SLPs, and other professionals in the field of Deaf Education to present at the 2005 Indiana Deaf Educators' Conference. The call for papers is currently listed on the Outreach website (www.deaf-kids.com) and is in the attached email. We invite proposals for papers that address a wide variety of issues in the education of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. For more information, see www.deaf-kids.com or the attached document.
Hands ALIVE! 
The HANDSALIVE! Young Deaf Arts Festival is proud to announce the 5th annual Student Talent Show. The show is a formal talent show in which ISD students demonstrate their talents by expressing their creativity and originality in the following areas: ASL poetry, ASL storytelling, skits, ASL-song interpretation & dance. The public is invited to the Talent Show Finale on March 23 rd, and this is a great way for mainstream students to meet peers who attend ISD and for others who want a chance to interact with Deaf individuals and improve their signing skills. School groups may be able to attend dress rehearsals or the elementary, middle, or high school talent shows if there is space. For more information, contact Amber Bahler at ABahler@isfd.state.in.us or Linda Hines at LHines@isfd.state.in.us.
Gallaudet National Essay and Art Contest
Every year Gallaudet University challenges deaf and hard of hearing students to express their thoughts about a particular topic for their National Essay and Art Contest. The theme for this year’s contest is "A Life Turning Point." Students have the option of submitting a written essay or sharing their turning point through the medium of art, including pen and ink, pastel, watercolor, mixed media, acrylic, crayon, or pencil. Essay winners will receive scholarship money for the college of their choice. The first place art contest winner will receive $100. For more information, contact: Cathryn Carroll, essaycontest@gallaudet.edu or check out http://clerccenter.gallaudet.edu/WorldAroundYou/essay.html
Outreach Mission : To identify needs and find the resources to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing children and their families throughout the state of Indiana .
Outreach Services for
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Children in the State of Indiana
1200 E. 42 nd St .
Indianapolis , IN 46205
317-920-6311
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