Deaf/Hard of Hearing Video Inservice + Quick Reference Resource

Stop spending hours on DHH teacher inservice! This ~10-minute, professional training video and printable guide provides general education teachers, support staff, and administrators with the foundational knowledge they need to effectively support students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (DHH) from day one. Save time, avoid redundancy, and empower your staff to create an accessible learning environment for all students.

This resource is perfect for back-to-school professional development, general DHH inservices, new staff orientation, or ongoing teacher support throughout the year.

What's Included in Your Purchase

This product is a single-user license purchase and includes the following three components:

The ~10-Minute DHH Inservice Video Training:

Goal: To create a general, engaging inservice video that can be easily shared with educators of DHH students.

Content Covered: Understanding the unique needs of DHH students, the role of the DHH teacher in supporting staff and students, an overview of hearing assistive technology, and essential classroom accommodations to ensure the learning environment is accessible.

Printable PDF Quick Resource Guide:

• A handy one-page reference for teachers.

• Includes space to add specific, individualized student information and important contacts.

• Perfect to leave in a substitute folder or near the teacher’s desk.

Captioning Resources PDF:

• A valuable list of resources for making video content accessible.

• Includes a list of free and paid captioning services (e.g., YouTube, Kapwing, Rev, GoTranscript).

• Lists educational streaming services (e.g., Netflix, BrainPOP, Voice of America) that offer reliable captioning.

Important Note & Disclaimer
This video is a broad overview of best practices. It may not include every single accommodation or detail related to a specific student or scenario.

It is imperative that the DHH teacher or related service provider provides specific student information to teachers in addition to the video inservice. The provided Quick Resource Guide is designed to facilitate this crucial step.

Terms of Use & Copyright
Copyright © 2025 Triumph Educational Consulting

This resource was developed by Triumph Educational Consulting in collaboration with Spark Learning Design/Mrs Funk.

Purchase grants a single-user license for one teacher or staff member's use.

You may distribute this video to colleagues for the sole purpose of an inservice or professional development session. However, each "inservicer" must purchase or own their own copy for their continued use after the training. To purchase licenses for additional teachers' use or for an entire school district, please contact Triumph Educational Consulting.

File Storage Requirements: The video file must be stored in a non-public, secure location for sharing or access (e.g., Google Drive, password-protected Vimeo, or a private school server).

Prohibited Use: This resource may not be publicly used, sold, shared, or distributed by anyone else without prior written permission from the owners. This includes posting the file directly to public websites, social media, or open school servers.