New Research from NDC: Closing the Gap on #DeafSuccess
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Learning new things and gaining new experiences are an amazing part of life. Even after completing high school, learning opportunities like continuing education and training matter — even if it’s just taking a few college courses after graduation. Data analyses from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) show that this is especially true for deaf people, who are more likely to have jobs, make more money, and be involved in their communities when they complete high school and continue their education.
Cawthon Discusses Deaf Success After High School at MCCDHH
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National Deaf Center Director Stephanie Cawthon, Ph.D., gave a keynote presentation at the The Minnesota Commission of the Deaf, DeafBlind & Hard of Hearing (MNCDHH)’s Collaborative Experience Conference in Brainerd, Minnesota, on Nov. 8.
Cawthon to Present at 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference on Research-to-Practice Connections
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National Deaf Center Director Stephanie Cawthon, Ph.D., will present at the 2019 OSEP Leadership Conference on making research-to-practice connections with states and other stakeholders.
39 States to Convene at NDC on June 17-19; García-Fernández Presents Keynote
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The third annual Engage for Change | state convening at the National Deaf Center on June 17-19, 2019, will gather 87 leaders from 39 states to collaborate on improving deaf education and employment throughout the United States.