This two-day virtual training explores how the Bedrock Literacy Curriculum and the Bilingual Grammar Curriculum (BGC) work together to support language and literacy development for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. Participants will examine practical strategies for differentiating instruction while aligning classroom practices with TEKS standards and the Science of Teaching Reading framework. The training highlights how visually accessible, concept-based instruction builds the linguistic foundations necessary for reading comprehension and written expression. Educators will leave with concrete ideas for integrating Bedrock and BGC to strengthen language, grammar, and literacy outcomes across different learners. The instructors are Kristin Di Perri and Todd Czubek.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
1) Gain deeper knowledge of how to implement Bedrock, ASL and English BGC Levels 1 & 2.
2) Learn practical ways to differentiate instruction for mixed-level classrooms.
3) Connect the Bedrock Literacy Curriculum and the BGC with the TEKS and the Science of Teaching Reading.
4) Leave with strategies for addressing the needs of students who use spoken English and those who use ASL in the same classroom.
***If registration is closed before the first day of the session, contact shelly.bybee@esc20.net for information.***
This session is free to members of the Special Education Cooperative.