S.E.E. CENTER Skillshops Make Your Signing Come Alive!   Skillshop REGISTRATION FORM Our 17th Year! The Signing Exact English and Educational Interpreting Skillshops IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR: Parents, extended family, teachers, interpreters, aides, school staff, speech therapists, audiologists, or any others involved with deaf or hard of hearing individuals  COMMENTS ABOUT PREVIOUS SKILLSHOPS  "I felt all of our individual needs were met. Everyone grew and developed better skills." "The Skillshop was great -- fantastic -- I learned a lot, laughed a lot, shared a lot and met a lot of people -- I just hated to see it end!" "I've got so many new things to try, I can't wait to get back to work to apply them." "Lots of wonderful practice, always a challenge." "I stand in awe of all the instructors! They are tops. Thanks a million." "I liked everything about the whole Skillshop. My son will benefit so much by my coming here." "Overall, it was the best workshop I've ever been to. It was excellent. It will directly benefit the deaf students I work with daily. The S.E.E. Center for the Advancement of Deaf Children Announces: The 2008 Skillshops in Signing Exact English and Educational Interpreting These Skillshops are designed for individuals interested in learning S.E.E. and to help those already using S.E.E. to improve their expressive and receptive signing skills. Intensive work is done in groups from beginner to advanced levels. Each group is limited to approximately 15 participants. Sessions are geared for adult level, not appropriate for children under 16 years of age. Participants at full week summer sessions, for an additional fee, can take a skills evaluation and receive a certificate indicating proficiency level. Those evaluated also receive detailed follow-up covering sign production, fluency, fingerspelling, expressiveness, and speech readability. The Signing Exact English Skillshops are for teachers, aides, parents and others who want to learn as well as those who use Signing Exact English and wish to improve their vocabulary, fluency, and expressiveness. Participants review S.E.E. vocabulary and do extensive work on additional signs, visual features of sign language, song and story telling techniques. Recent research findings are covered. The Educational Interpreting Skillshops are for persons employed in elementary and secondary schools as educational interpreters, using any form of signed English. Work is done on vocabulary expansion, fluency, finger spelling, expressiveness and practicing to a variety of timed tapes. Problem solving, discussions of interpreting ethics in the educational setting and how-do-you-handle sessions also included. NEW A Skillshop for Teachers of SEE (Locations for 2007 to be announced. No locations for 2006). For those teaching or wishing to teach SEE classes. Students will actually teach the classes themselves, given the opportunity to exhibit, videotape, evaluate, and be evaluated for their skill in teaching the various topics necessary fo fully deliver SEE. These would include philosophy, rules, vocabulary, components of sign language, comparative qualities with ASL, games and other aspects of the total picture.Each participant should bring whatever s/he uses as teaching tools to share. To be gained from this Skillshop: confidence in teaching, a certificate* that tells employers that the SEE teacher is qualified to teach SEE... and many new ideas from the work of fellow participants. *Please note that in order to be certified as a SEE instructor an individual will have to: 1. have completed the E.S.S.E.; T (this is for teachers) or the E.S.S.E.; I (for interpreters) with a suitable rating in both expressive and receptive areas, and 2. be judged satisfactory by the reviewers of the efforts of the individual during the training session. These results will not be immediately available. FACULTY Faculty are all experienced, trained teachers of Signing Exact English and include: Kathy Bodewig: experienced educational interpreter at the elementary level and community college instructor. Also does free lance interpreting. Pam Boswell: experienced interpreter at elementary and secondary levels. Private practice interpreter and consultant, RID and NAD certified. Has conducted workshops and training at both state and national level. Dennis Davino: experienced educational interpreter, teacher in programs for deaf and hard of hearing, and conducted national and international seminars. Jill Ellis: Director, Center on Education of the Infant Deaf, Berkeley, California. Susan Goodwyn: experienced educational interpreter, teaches sign language at Wichita State University. Gerilee Gustason: co-developer of S.E.E., coordinator of San Jose State University teacher preparation program for teachers of deaf and hard of hearing students, mother of a deaf daughter. Debbie Krupinski: Speech and Language Pathologist using total communication at preschool and elementary level for twenty years. Barbara Martin: Experienced SEE Instructor and Educational Interpreter . Also does freelance interpreting. Mother of an adult deaf son. Active in legislative efforts to improve the quality of education for deaf students. Kathy Maxwell: career/vocational specialist for deaf and hard of hearing students, community college instructor, conference presenter. Mary Pat Moeller: Director, Center on Childhood Deafness, Boystown National Research Hospital, Omaha, NE Susan Morgan: resource teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students, community college sign language instructor and presenter at education conferences. Mary Shifley: teacher of the deaf, RID certified interpreter, sign language instructor. Patrice Stephenson: experienced SEE instructor and educational interpreter; mother of deaf son. Linda Taylor: teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students, and consultant for the Beverly School for the Deaf, Beverly, Massachusetts. Sue Tellez: teacher of deaf and hard of hearing students and community college sign class instructor. Carol Turner: experienced educational interpreter and community college instructor. Has conducted national and international seminars. Esther Zawolkow: daughter of deaf parents, co-developer of S.E.E., experienced educational interpreter. Has C.S.C. FULL WEEK SKILLSHOPS: LOCATIONS AND LODGING Skillshops will be held at the following locations. All week long sessions are $350.00 for early registration and $385.00 after that.. (For Plano, TX, see special information for registration and pricing.) Participants are responsible for making their own lodging reservations. Meals are the responsibility of the participant. Be sure to identify yourself as a S.E.E. Center Skillshop participant when calling the hotel listed to obtain the special Skillshop rate. Full week sessions start at 5:30 PM on Sunday and end at 12:30 PM on Friday. More dates will be added as Skillshops arrangements become firm. WEEK LONG SKILLSHOPS Dallas, TX July 6-11, 2008 Snohomish, WA July 14-18, 2008 Lloydminster, Alb, CN July20-25, 2008 Omaha, NE July 27-Aug 1, 2008                           NOTE: For Weekend Skillshop information, please scroll past week long Skillshop data Where Dallas, TX When July 6-11, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Plano ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf Region 10 Education Service Center Registration Do Not Contact the SEE Center for Registration By phone, Angelia Howey at 972-348-1556 Sessions TBA       Where Lloydminster, Alb. CN When July 20-25, 2008 Co-sponsored by: TBA Child-Care Not available Sessions Holy Rosary 6611A 39st Lloydminster Lodging West Harvest Express 888-505-8884 1402 50th Ave.., Lloydminster, AB $129.00 2 Queen Beds or 1 Queen and 1 pullout, Book by June 20, 2008 Deluxe Continental Breakfast + fridge, microwave, coffee, and more. Weaver Park Campgrounds 306-825-3726 for info 4515-44 Street (Highway 16 Ease) Limited billets availability Limited billeting is aailable. Call Faye at 306-724-4950 Where Snohomish, Washington When July 14-18, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Snohomish School District and Newman-Kennedy Speech and Language Child-Care Available for ages 18 months to 10 years. Must have at least seven applicants. Maximum of 20. For more information about cost and availability , contact Kathy Rosencrantz at ksrosie@verizon.net Do not contact the SEE Center regarding child care. Sessions TBA Lodging:Refer to Code SND Holiday Inn, Downtown Everett 866-700-1188 or 425-339-2000 Online reservations at www.hieverett.com enter group code SND $90.00 two queen beds, up to four people   Where Omaha, Nebraska When July 27 - Aug. 1, 2008 Co-sponsored by:   Child-Care Not Available Sessions Lied Learnning and Technology Center (the new buikding south of Boys Town National Research Hosp. 425 N. 30th Street Omaha, NE 68131 Lodging: Refer to SEE Skilloshop Best Western Seville Plaza 800-670-7275 or 402-345-2222 3001 Chicago Street, Omaha, NE Across the street from session location $69.00+tax double (1-4 people) Continental breakfast plus other amenities Where Baton Rouge, LA When July 28 - August 1, 2008   Do not contact the SEE Center for registration for this Skillshop. This training is for residents of the state of Louisiana. If you live outside the state of Louisana and wish to attend, contact June Street at june.street@la.gov Child-Care NA Sessions NA Lodging: Refer to SEE Skilloshop NA Where   When   Co-sponsored by:   Child-Care   Sessions   Lodging     COST Registration is $350.00 per person early registration and $385.00 late registration, and includes Skillshop materials. Travel, lodging, & meals are the responsibility of the participant. Registration Deadline Dates Location Early Reg. Date*   Dallas, TX NA   Baton Rouge, LA NA   Omaha, NE July 3, 2008                                           *Early registration must be RECEIVED by the dates listed above. After that, the late fee applies. Skillshops are subject to cancellation depending on enrollment. Therefore, deadline dates are strictly observed in order to allow adequate time for participant notification. So, do not delay, send registration immediately. Registrations need to be completed 2 weeks prior to beginning date for each location. SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of $200.00 scholarships are available for application to the registration fee. To be considered, please complete the Registration Form and the Scholarship Application Form. Be sure to include the $150.00 initial payment to secure a place. Completed forms must be received by the early registration date listed. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail approximately 2 weeks prior to the beginning date for each location. DEPOSITS AND REFUNDS Full payment is due 3 weeks prior to beginning date for each location and no refunds will be made after that date. If for some reason the S.E.E. Center cancels a Skillshop (e.g. lack of enrollment) all monies will be returned. After registration form is received, an acknowledging letter will be sent. Final confirmation will be received approximately 3 weeks prior to the Skillshop date. CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS A CEU is a measurement for non-credit education activities for adults seeking new skills, self-enrichment, or occupational and professional improvement. One CEU is equivalent to 10 contact hours of activity. Three Continuing Education Units are available from Gallaudet University and RID/ACET for the Skillshop. The cost for each is $20.00. Sign up is on site.   IN-DEPTH WEEKEND SKILLSHOPS:   For those who can't take a whole week at one time, here is your opportunity to participate in an intensive Skillshop in a weekend instead! Weekend sessions are $175.00 for early registration and $200.00 after that . For any level of signer, beginner through advanced Class groupings arranged for prior as well as first time attendees Increase vocabulary while building skills Learn to sign more colorfully, fluently, and with meaning Fifteen (15) hours of instruction Continuing Education Units (CEU) will be available on site (1.5 units) Sessions start at 6:15 PM on the first day, and end between 2:30 and 4:00 PM on the last day. Be sure to identify yourself as a S.E.E. Center Skillshop participant when calling hotel to obtain special rate. Weekend Sessions start at 6:15 PM on Friday and end between 3:00 and 4:00 PM Sunday SCHOLARSHIPS A limited number of $100.00 scholarships are available for application to the registration fee. To be considered, please complete the Registration Form and the Scholarship Application Form. Be sure to include the $75.00 initial payment to secure a place. Completed forms must be received by the early registration date listed. Scholarship recipients will be notified by mail approximately 2 weeks prior to the beginning date for each location. WEEKEND SKILLSHOPS Laguna Nigel, CA Feb. 22-24, 2008 Billings, MT Mar. 14-16, 2008 Seattle, WA Apr. 4-6, 2008 Colorado Springs, CO Sept. 26-28, 2008 Belgrade, MT Oct. 10-12, 2008 Vancouver, WA Oct. 17-19, 2008 Louisville, KY Nov.7-9, 2008                                             EARLY REGISTRATION DEADLINE  Weekend Skillshop   Laguna Nigel, CA Jan. 31, 2008 Billings, MT Feb. 21, 2008 Seattle, WA Mar. 13, 2008 Colorado Springs, CO Sept. 4, 2008 Indianapolis, IN June 5, 2008 Belgrade, MT Sept. 18, 2008 Vancouver, WA Sept. 25, 2008 Louisville, KY Oct. 16, 2008                               Where Laguna Niguel, CA (DONE) When February 22-24, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Crown Valley D/HH Parents and Teachers Crown Valley PTA Taft D/HH School Sessions Crown Valley Elementary School 29292 Crown Valley Parkway Laguna Niguel, CA Lodging: Ask for SEE Center Rate Fairfield Inn 800-950-1099, 949-582-7100 26328 Oso Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA $99.00/night double beds, up to four people Continental Breakfast   Where Billings, MT (DONE) When March 14-16, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Billings Public Schools Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation Sessions Rose Park School 1812 19th St. West Billing, MT 59102 Lodging (Ask for SEE Center Skillshop rate) Super 8 406-248-8842 (Book by Mar.1) 5400 Southgate Drive , Billings, MT $60.25+tax/night La Quinta 406-294-9080 (Book by Mar. 1) 3040 King Ave. W, Billings, MT $89.00+tax/night Hot breakfast included Residence Inn, Marriot 406-656-3900 (Book by Feb. 25) 956 South 25th St. West, Billings, MT $109.00+tax/night Hot Breakfast included Where Seattle, Washington (DONE) When April 4-6, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Chiildren's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, and Northwest School for Hearing Impaired Children Sessions Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA Lodging: Ask for SEE Center Rate Hotel Deca 206-634-2000 4507 Brooklyn Ave. Seattle, WA 98105 $119.00+tax sgl. or dble., King or two queen beds Continental Breakfast + other amenities Reserve early, rooms at this rate are rare. Where Colorado Springs, CO When September 26-28, 2008 Co-sponsored by: TBA  Child Care May be available separately through effort so local parents and teachers. Limited number of children 3-12 at additional charge. For information contact Lonnie Burkholder at 719-634-2328 or Lonnieburk@aol.com  Sessions Tesla Educational Building 2560 International Circle Colorado Springs, CO 80915 Lodging: Crown Plaza Hotel 719-576-5900 or 877-227-6963 Airport shuttle, other amenities, about two miles south of session site $83.00 CO Gov't Rate La Quinta South Colorado Springs 719-527-4788 Airport shuttle, complimentary breakfast, other amenities,ask for room facing mountains $80.10 SEE Skillshop rate per Jeannie   Where Belgrade, MT When October 10-12, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Belgrade Public Schools Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Montana School for the Deaf and Blind Foundation Sessions Ridge View Elementary 117 Green Belt Drive Belgrade, MT 59714 Lodging (Ask for SEE Center Skillshop rate) La Quinta Inn & Suites 406-388-2222 6445 Jack Rabbit Lane, Belgrade, MT $76.00+tax for single queen Continental breakfast Holiday Inn Express 406-388-0800 6261 Jack Rabbit Ln., Belgrade, MT $79.00+tax for single queen Deluxe continental breakfast, airport shuttls Super 8 Belgrade 406-388-1493 6460 Jack Rabbit Ln., Belgrade, MT $58.50+tax for single queen - ask for corporate rate for Sign Language Conference Hampton Inn Bozeman 406-522-8000 75 Baxter Ln., Bozeman, MT $103.00+tax Hot Breakfast Wingate Inn Bozeman 406-582-4995 2305 Catron St., Bozeman, MT $105.00+tax for single king Continental breakfast     Where Vancouver, WA When October 17-19, 2008 Co-sponsored by:   Sessions Washingto School for the Deaf 611 Grand Blvd. Vancouver, WA 98661 Lodging (Ask for SEE Center Skillshop rate) Homewood Suites 360-750-1100 $110-$259/night The Heathman Lodge 888-475-3100 $114-$149/night Shilo Inn 360-696-0411 $79-$85/night WSD offers nice on-campus cottage accommodations $15/night/person School website www.wsd.wa.gov Click educational intepreters or call 800-613-4228     Where Louisville, Kentucky When November 7-9, 2008 Co-sponsored by: Heuser Hearing Institute Sessions Heuser Hearing Institute 111 E. Kentucky St. Louisville, KY Lodging (Ask for Heuser Hearing Institute rate) Galt House 800-843-4258 $112+tax single or double, $142.00 + tax suite       Where Santa Ana, California When TBA Co-sponsored by: Taft Regional DHH Program in cooperation with Kari Kish Brooks Children's Foundation, DEAFinitely 4 Kids, and Crown Valley Elementary DHH Program Sessions Taft School 500 W. Keller, Santa Ana, CA Lodging: Marriott Suites 714-957-1100 500 Anton Blvd., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Doubletree 714-825-3333 Santa Ana CA 92707    For more information contact: S.E.E. Center at: (562) 430-1467 FAX: (562) 795-6614 Skillshop REGISTRATION FORM