Free Webinar: Get Started with the Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) through the Sit up, Lean forward, Ask Questions, Nod your head, and Track the speaker (SLANT) Strategy for Class Participation

Received from the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) Regional STEM Center.

The Center for Research on Learning (CRL) at the University of Kansas (KU) is holding a free webinar in late January to share the newly updated SLANT Strategy manual. SLANT stands for Sit up, Lean forward, Ask questions, Nod your head, and Track the speaker

Free Webinar: Get Started with SIM through the SLANT Strategy for Class Participation. 

Date: Wednesday, January 28th, 3:30-5:00 pm CST (4:30-6:00 pm EST)

During this FREE 90-minute webinar, participants will learn the updated SLANT class participation strategy and will be provided with a free digital copy of the manual. This strategy will equip teachers with an immediately actionable instructional resource to create a more active and positive learning environment, particularly helpful heading into the spring semester!

SLANT is a part of KU CRL's Strategic Instruction Model (SIM) Learning Strategies, which emphasize key elements such as feedback, active engagement, explicit teaching, modeling, mnemonics, and mastery learning. Not only are these practices instructional, but they are also powerful tools to help students become more independently strategic.

Please see the SIM Event: SLANT Webinar webpage to register.

Florida Young Performers Program

Received from Arts4All Florida.

Arts4All Florida is excited to announce the launch of the 2025–2026 Florida Young Performers Program. This annual spotlight celebrates outstanding artists ages 14–24 with disabilities in music, dance, and theatre. A panel of professional judges will select two winners in each category. Winners will have the opportunity to perform at a premier venue and will also receive a gift card in recognition of their achievement.

Every applicant benefits! All participants receive adjudication scores and personalized feedback designed to support artistic growth.

Applications are now open (December 1, 2025 – February 6, 2026).

Encourage the young performers in your life to apply and shine!

Click here to apply in music!

Click here to apply in theatre!

Click here to apply in dance!

Florida American Sign Language Festival

Received from Florida Hands & Voices.

The Florida American Sign Language Festival is being held February 28, 2026 in West Palm Beach, Florida. The event is free.

For more information, please see the Florida ASL Festival Website.

Celebrate Deaf History Month with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, March 28th

Received from Florida Hands & Voices.

Celebrate Deaf History Month with the Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, March 28th, as Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida recognizes and honors the vibrant Deaf and hard of hearing community in Florida!

When you purchase your ticket through this special offer, $10 from each ticket will be donated directly to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida and used to support vital programs, advocacy, and resources that empower individuals of all ages across our community.

Join Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services of Florida and the Tampa Bay Lightning at Benchmark International Arena for an exciting night of hockey and awareness as they come together to celebrate communication and community.