Carter Hears! Exchange - January 2026
- Feb 2
- 2 min read
As the new year begins, January offers a moment to reset, refocus, and recommit to the work that matters most. The January edition of the Carter Hears! Exchange opens the year with renewed purpose, spotlighting growth, connection, and the systems that help Deaf and Hard of Hearing children thrive.
This month’s issue centers on building strong foundations — through educator preparation, family-centered resources, and community-driven supports that ensure access and language remain at the heart of everything we do. Inside, you’ll find important updates, new learning opportunities, and familiar moments of celebration that reflect the strength of our shared community.
Here’s a look at what you’ll find inside:
📰 Breaking News & Advocacy Updates – A closer look at an innovative partnership between CPS and ISU addressing the nationwide shortage of Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
📚 Professional Development Opportunities – Details on upcoming Educator Series, the Spring EIPA Cohort, and two exciting additions to Quill Model learning offerings: Literacy at Home, and Authors of Note.
🌟 Spotlights & Celebrations – Celebrating the joy and milestones within our community — from Carter Hears! kids highlights and birthdays to the moments that remind us why this work matters and who it’s all for.
🧠 Language Tips & Resources – Practical tools, strategies, and language-building resources designed to support meaningful communication at home and in everyday routines.
🌍 Community Events & Resources – Local events, meet-ups, and opportunities for connection that bring families together and strengthen community bonds as the year gets underway.
As we step into 2026, we’re reminded that progress is built through intention, preparation, and care. Each connection, each learning opportunity, and each act of advocacy moves us closer to a more accessible, language-rich world for DHH children and their families.
👉 Download the January edition of the Carter Hears! Exchange and join us as we begin the year grounded in purpose and guided by community.
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