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SUMMARY:DEAF EDUCATION SYMPOSIUM (DES) - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Deaf Education Symposium (DES) on August 1\, 2026\, in Springfield\, MO—a full day of learning\, networking\, and professional development for those supporting the Deaf community. Sessions will cover Deaf education\, ASL skill development\, and more\, with opportunities to connect with experts and resources. Don’t miss this chance to grow your knowledge and strengthen your impact!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore information is on\n\n\nhttps://mcdhh.mo.gov/professional-development/\n\n\nFlyer Description –\n\nAlt Text (short version):\nFlyer for the Deaf Education Symposium (DES) on August 1\, 2026\, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at University Plaza Hotel in Springfield\, Missouri. The event includes workshops for Deaf education professionals and interpreters\, exhibitor opportunities\, and featured presenters Petra Horn-Marsh\, Aaron Delbruegge\, and Ashley Jeralds. \n⸻ \nExtended Description (detailed\, screen-reader friendly): \nThis is a promotional flyer for the Deaf Education Symposium (DES). \nAt the top\, the title reads:\n“Deaf Education Symposium (DES)”\nDate: August 1\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM \nThere is a graphic of two child silhouettes reaching upward toward stars. \n⸻ \nLocation:\nUniversity Plaza Hotel & Convention Center\n333 South John Q. Hammons Parkway\nSpringfield\, Missouri 65806 \n⸻ \nAudience:\nTeachers of the Deaf\, paraprofessionals\, parents\, educational interpreters\, and other Deaf-related professionals. \n⸻ \nWorkshops and Sessions: \n– Deaf Education Workshop:\n“Bilingual/Multilingual Deaf Education: An Action Palette for Language and Cognition Spectrum”\nPresenter: Petra Horn-Marsh\n– Educational Interpreter Workshops:\n1. “K–12 Science Content ASL Skill Development” (0.3 CEUs)\nPresenter: Aaron Delbruegge\n2. “Beyond the Signs: Practicing Fluent and Faithful Voicing” (0.3 CEUs)\nPresenter: Ashley Jeralds \nNote: CEUs are offered for the educational interpreter track only. \n⸻ \nExhibitor Information:\nExhibit fee is $50.\nNetworking\, Resources\, and Career Opportunities. Deaf-related vendors are encouraged to participate. \n⸻ \nHotel Information:\nUniversity Plaza Hotel \n333 South John Q. Hammons Parkway\nSpringfield\, Missouri 65806 \nDiscounted rate: $110 per night\nCut-off date: July 10\, 2026 \n⸻ \nPresenters: \n* Petra Horn-Marsh\n* Aaron Delbruegge\n* Ashley Jeralds\n(Photos of each presenter are shown on the flyer.) \n⸻ \nRegistration and Contact:\nWebsite: https://mcdhh.mo.gov/professional-development/\nEmail: Shanda.Miller@mcdhh.mo.gov \n⸻ \nDesign Notes (for low vision context):\nThe flyer uses a light background with gold and gray decorative shapes and star accents. Section headers are bold and separated by horizontal lines for organization.
URL:https://mcdhh.mo.gov/events/deaf-education-symposium-des-2026/
LOCATION:University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center\, 333 S John Q Hammons Pkwy\, Springfield\, MO\, 65806\, United States
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