News & Announcements
July 14, 2025
Hi everyone,
What a tremendous week it was for NSLDHH! We truly enjoyed having you all with us at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during July 7 to 11. We beat the record for the number of attendees and schools that came to learn from and share resources with each other. Three new board members (Jeffrey Rawlings, Chris Joseph, and Kristin Feldman) joined us, and two board members (Roddy Cabbage, Dee Mills, and Peggy Ann Wenger) transitioned to the Emeritus role. We are looking forward to NSLDHH's future; especially with the next conferences at Wisconsin School for the Deaf in 2027 and Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind in 2029.
In the meantime, the FSDB conference page has been moved to the "Conference Archives" section. We will be working on uploading the pictures and videos from the conference there. The gallery can be found here. If you want to add to the collection, please do not hesitate to email Dee Mills at [email protected], or email [email protected] during July to August before NSLDHH transitions to the new Media Specialist (Chris Joseph) in September.
Until then, we hope you have a relaxing and fun summer, and feel refreshed to come back to your work in August with new information/resources from NSLDHH to share with your colleagues!
Warm regards,
NSLDHH
What a tremendous week it was for NSLDHH! We truly enjoyed having you all with us at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during July 7 to 11. We beat the record for the number of attendees and schools that came to learn from and share resources with each other. Three new board members (Jeffrey Rawlings, Chris Joseph, and Kristin Feldman) joined us, and two board members (Roddy Cabbage, Dee Mills, and Peggy Ann Wenger) transitioned to the Emeritus role. We are looking forward to NSLDHH's future; especially with the next conferences at Wisconsin School for the Deaf in 2027 and Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind in 2029.
In the meantime, the FSDB conference page has been moved to the "Conference Archives" section. We will be working on uploading the pictures and videos from the conference there. The gallery can be found here. If you want to add to the collection, please do not hesitate to email Dee Mills at [email protected], or email [email protected] during July to August before NSLDHH transitions to the new Media Specialist (Chris Joseph) in September.
Until then, we hope you have a relaxing and fun summer, and feel refreshed to come back to your work in August with new information/resources from NSLDHH to share with your colleagues!
Warm regards,
NSLDHH
June 27, 2025
Some of us are on summer break, some of us are focused on summer camps, but we're still very much looking forward to the NSLDHH conference!! Guess how many days we have left now?! 10 Days! That's right!
Skye Dreumont, of New Mexico School for the Deaf and the secretary for NSLDHH, has a reminder for you all! Please do not forget to bring: your water bottle, sunscreen, and your own pillow!
Also NSLDHH is excited to announce that all the attendees have been sent emails on the program book and the conference website. Please grab the opportunity to check your email if you have not done so!
See you all there at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during July 7-10!
[ID: Skye, a woman with long curly brown hair and wearing sunglasses along with a navy blue NSLDHH polo shirt is standing on a patio. She is signing, "Guess how many days we have left until the conference?! 10 days! Please do not forget to bring: water bottle, sunscreen, and your pillow!" The video then transitions to another woman named Dee with light blue hair in a ponytail and wearing the same NSLDHH polo shirt. Dee thanks Skye for the reminder on what to pack and then reminds the attendees to check their emails and the NSLDHH website. Dee jokes about snapping her fingers and finding herself already all packed up for FSDB before walking off screen.]
Skye Dreumont, of New Mexico School for the Deaf and the secretary for NSLDHH, has a reminder for you all! Please do not forget to bring: your water bottle, sunscreen, and your own pillow!
Also NSLDHH is excited to announce that all the attendees have been sent emails on the program book and the conference website. Please grab the opportunity to check your email if you have not done so!
See you all there at Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind during July 7-10!
[ID: Skye, a woman with long curly brown hair and wearing sunglasses along with a navy blue NSLDHH polo shirt is standing on a patio. She is signing, "Guess how many days we have left until the conference?! 10 days! Please do not forget to bring: water bottle, sunscreen, and your pillow!" The video then transitions to another woman named Dee with light blue hair in a ponytail and wearing the same NSLDHH polo shirt. Dee thanks Skye for the reminder on what to pack and then reminds the attendees to check their emails and the NSLDHH website. Dee jokes about snapping her fingers and finding herself already all packed up for FSDB before walking off screen.]
June 2, 2025
Our newest newsletter for May/June 2025 is now here! Please click here to read it.
May 9, 2025
[ID: Blue/red gradient background with a "pop up dialog" graphic in the center. It says, "Reminder. NSLDHH Conference - FSDB. Registration/Payment Deadline: May 15, 2025, at 11:59 pm.]
We are thrilled to announce that we are at approximately 160 attendees from at least 20 different schools so far!! That being said, we do need to make some timely preparations for the conference, since we only have TWO MONTHS left until the conference! The deadline to finalize your registrations or payments is on May 15, 2025. If you have not yet registered or paid, please grab the opportunity. We would love to have you with us!
If you have any concerns due to the timing and with your school's budget/logistics, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] so that we can support you. :)
See you all there during July 7-11!!!
We are thrilled to announce that we are at approximately 160 attendees from at least 20 different schools so far!! That being said, we do need to make some timely preparations for the conference, since we only have TWO MONTHS left until the conference! The deadline to finalize your registrations or payments is on May 15, 2025. If you have not yet registered or paid, please grab the opportunity. We would love to have you with us!
If you have any concerns due to the timing and with your school's budget/logistics, please do not hesitate to email us at [email protected] so that we can support you. :)
See you all there during July 7-11!!!
April 28, 2025
We are excited to announce the keynote speaker for the conference at FSDB!
[ID: White flyer with some blue/red/yellow graphic elements, with the NSLDHH logo on it, an image of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, along with Dr. Alesia Allen, PH.D - a woman with short coily hair and wearing a red shirt/gold hoop earrings, smiling warmly at the camera. Text is as follows:]
Dr. Alesia Allen, PH.D, Assistance Vice President at NTID/RIT will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 NSLDHH conference.
With over 15 years of experience in clinical psychology, education, and advocacy, Dr. Allen has led efforts to improve student access and mental health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Her keynote, "Creating Meaningful Working Relationships," will set the tone for a powerful and purposeful week.
If you have not already registered for the conference, please grab the opportunity! You don't want to miss out on this speech with the amazing Dr. Alesia Allen!!
[ID: White flyer with some blue/red/yellow graphic elements, with the NSLDHH logo on it, an image of Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, along with Dr. Alesia Allen, PH.D - a woman with short coily hair and wearing a red shirt/gold hoop earrings, smiling warmly at the camera. Text is as follows:]
Dr. Alesia Allen, PH.D, Assistance Vice President at NTID/RIT will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 NSLDHH conference.
With over 15 years of experience in clinical psychology, education, and advocacy, Dr. Allen has led efforts to improve student access and mental health services for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Her keynote, "Creating Meaningful Working Relationships," will set the tone for a powerful and purposeful week.
If you have not already registered for the conference, please grab the opportunity! You don't want to miss out on this speech with the amazing Dr. Alesia Allen!!
April 8, 2025
Guess what?! Today's countdown to the next conference at FSDB is exactly THREE MONTHS LEFT!! Time flies fast - be sure to complete your registrations. In the meantime, we also wanted to announce the upcoming webinar on April 29, at 1:30 pm Eastern. Shea Jefferson Strain, M.Ed, Senior Instructional Support Coordinator, of MSSD will present on the topic, "From the Ground Up: Creating Tiny Homes with a Big Impact for the Deaf Students' Comfort and Success." Do not miss out on this webinar! In the famous words of Matt Krueger, our Professional Development specialist, be there... or be square!
March 26, 2025
We are thrilled to announce the next webinar with Mel Botterbusch-Goodall, Director of Student Life at Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, in which you can learn more and ask all your burning questions about the upcoming conference! Come join us on Zoom at 1:30 pm EST on March 25, 2025!
Zoom Information:
Topic: NSLDHH Webinar
Time: Mar 25, 2025 11:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81294222627?pwd=9WY2ixrNFL1lPv286EqE92yHXe26RU.1
Meeting ID: 812 9422 2627
Passcode: 066325
Zoom Information:
Topic: NSLDHH Webinar
Time: Mar 25, 2025 11:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81294222627?pwd=9WY2ixrNFL1lPv286EqE92yHXe26RU.1
Meeting ID: 812 9422 2627
Passcode: 066325
ID: Video of Matt Krueger and Mel Botterbusch-Goodall chatting back and forth on a videophone call from their offices. Matt calls Mel to ask some questions, then Mel suggests to wait until the next webinar to get all the answers. Mel shares the details of the next webinar.
February 27, 2025
Hooray! For those who do not wish to sleep on the campus during FSDB's convention, we now have a block of hotel rooms that are ready for you to reserve! You may click on the flyer below the vlog, or click here.
February 12, 2025
Good news! The Student Life directors' directory has been updated to reflect some recent changes in various schools' administration teams.
Additionally, we are still needing presenters for our upcoming conference! Interested? Please click here to email us.
Additionally, we are still needing presenters for our upcoming conference! Interested? Please click here to email us.
February 5, 2025
We are excited to announce that we have an upcoming webinar for this month! New Mexico School for the Deaf's superintendent, Dr. Jennifer Herbold, will present on the topic of "Compassionate Training." This is on Tuesday, February 25, at 1:30 pm EST. See you there!
To join the Zoom webinar, please click here.
Meeting ID: 88600778803
Passcode: 259598
To join the Zoom webinar, please click here.
Meeting ID: 88600778803
Passcode: 259598
January 27, 2025
January 13, 2025
Happy 2025! Do you have any New Year resolutions for 2025, related to Student Life? Please pop over to Instagram to comment there! We'd love to hear your thoughts/ideas and hopefully inspire each other!
Additionally, we also have an upcoming webinar for this month. Delaware School for the Deaf's bilingual literacy specialist, Mary Hick, will present on the topic of "Language Growth in Student Life." This is on Tuesday, January 28, at 1:30 pm EST. See you there!
To join the Zoom webinar, please click here.
Meeting ID: 821 8110 8711
Passcode: 427324
Additionally, we also have an upcoming webinar for this month. Delaware School for the Deaf's bilingual literacy specialist, Mary Hick, will present on the topic of "Language Growth in Student Life." This is on Tuesday, January 28, at 1:30 pm EST. See you there!
To join the Zoom webinar, please click here.
Meeting ID: 821 8110 8711
Passcode: 427324