🌟 Big shoutout to the WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB) for hosting yet another impactful Functional Listening Evaluation (FLE) and Comprehensive Language Evaluation (CLE) training in Morgantown, WV! 🎉 Thank you for empowering educators across the mountain state with these invaluable opportunities. 🙌 Big shoutout to Monongalia County Technical Education Center (MTEC) for generously hosting our training sessions! 🙌 And huge thanks to the incredibly talented MTEC Culinary program for keeping our team fueled with delicious meals throughout our time there. We couldn't have asked for a better venue or better food! 🍽️ #WVOCDB #Education #WestVirginia
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Members of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB seated at tables during the training session. Some members are looking at the camera, while some are looking forward.
A member of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB providing training on the FLE to participants.
Two members of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB standing at the front of the room giving a presentation.
A photo taken from the back of the room to show all of the participants watching the training presentation given by a member of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB.
A member of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB wearing a blue and white striped shirt is presenting to participants.
A member of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB standing at the front of the room presenting while a member of Marshall University stands beside her.
A photo taken from the front of the room showing participants mingling with one another.
A photo of the WVDE TAC: WVOCDB PR table set up.
A photo of a wooden MTEC logo.
📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢 There will be NO American Sign Language (ASL) Classes this week, April 9th- 11th. We apologize for this inconvenience!
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
ASL Class Cancellation.
Check out the awesome Summer Camps happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🐻 Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind students from all over West Virginia are welcome to join us. 🎭 July 7-11: Act Out Adventure 🦖 July 7-11: Jurassic Literacy Explorers 🏅 July 14-18: Literacy Games 🔍 July 14-18: 360 Degree Camp 🏀 July 21-24: Black Bears Sports Camp Get ready for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure! 🌞📚 Don't miss out - register NOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/Mipn526vzm Registration DEADLINE is Monday, April 29th, 2024! #SummerCamps #WVSDB #AdventureAwaits
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Act Out Adventure Summer Camp flyer.
Jurassic Literacy Explorers Summer Camp flyer.
Literacy Games Summer Camp flyer.
Ready, Set, Career Summer Camp flyer.
Black Bear Sports Camp flyer.
What a wonderful learning experience for our students at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🌟 Our students were able to witness the 2024 Solar Eclipse firsthand, enriching their understanding of astronomy! 🌘 Ms. Knauff, our Art teacher, had her students translate their observation of the eclipse into stunning artwork, blending science and creativity. 🎨
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student wearing a white shirt with an owl on it is wearing American flag print solar eclipse glasses to participate in the event.
A male student wearing a dark tie dye shirt is wearing American flag print solar eclipse glasses while looking and pointing up at the sky.
Ms. Knauff poses and smiles with elementary students with their solar eclipse artwork. Some students are wearing American flag print solar eclipse glasses.
Experience the ultimate blast from the past at our 90s-themed Spring Dinner Show! ✨ 📅Thursday, April 18th, 2024 ⏰6:00 PM 📍Sevigny Building MPR 🎟️ $25 per person Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, great food, and awesome entertainment. Get ready to groove to your favorite 90s hits while enjoying delicious dishes and fantastic vibes. 🎶 Don't miss out on this blast from the past – it's going to be an unforgettable night! 📞Call (304)-822-4861 to get your tickets! #90sThrowback #SpringDinnerShow #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Spring Dinner Show 90's-themed flyer.
Join us for a delightful Spring Deaf Tea Chat at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🌼 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 ⏰ Time: Starting at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Brannon Building Auditorium on The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Campus In partnership with WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, The West Virginia Deaf Service Center, and West Virginia Hands & Voices, get ready for: 🎭 ASL Skits 🎨 Craft Activities by WV Hands & Voices 🎁 Exciting Door Prizes from WVDE TAC: WVOCDB And to top it off, enjoy delicious, boxed lunches provided by Romney Brew Station. Save the date and join us for a memorable celebration! 🎉
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Spring Deaf Tea Chat.
Experience the ultimate blast from the past at our 90s-themed Spring Dinner Show! ✨ 📅Thursday, April 18th, 2024 ⏰6:00 PM 📍Sevigny Building MPR 🎟️ $25 per person Join us for an evening filled with nostalgia, great food, and awesome entertainment. Get ready to groove to your favorite 90s hits while enjoying delicious dishes and fantastic vibes. 🎶 Don't miss out on this blast from the past – it's going to be an unforgettable night! 📞Call (304)-822-4861 to get your tickets! #90sThrowback #SpringDinnerShow #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Spring Dinner Show
🤟 April is Deaf History Month! 🤟 This month let's explore and celebrate the remarkable journey and achievements of the Deaf community. 🎉 By acknowledging their history, we're honoring their resilience, creativity, and contributions to society. 🤩 #DeafHistoryMonth #CelebratingDiversity #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Celebrating Deaf History Month. The font is dark green. There are an array of ASL signs scattered throughout the graphic. The WVSDB logo is at the bottom center.
Check out the awesome Summer Camps happening at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🐻 Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Low Vision, and Deafblind students from all over West Virginia are welcome to join us. 🎭 July 7-11: Act Out Adventure 🦖 July 7-11: Jurassic Literacy Explorers 🏅 July 14-18: Literacy Games 🔍 July 14-18: 360 Degree Camp 🏀 July 21-24: Black Bears Sports Camp Get ready for a summer filled with fun, learning, and adventure! 🌞📚 Don't miss out - register NOW! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/Mipn526vzm #SummerCamps #WVSDB #AdventureAwaits
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Act Out Adventure Summer Camp
Jurassic Literacy Explorers Camp
Literacy Games Summer Camp
Black Bear Sports Camp
As of April 2, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days Substitute General Maintenance/HVAC Technician Substitute General Maintenance/Security Substitute Residential Care Specialist Substitute LPN Substitute RN See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
over 2 years ago, Sondra McKenery
Chalkboard with WVSDB Jobs
🌟Meet the Team! 🌟 The WVDE Technical Assistance Center: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind (WVOCDB)! The WVOCDB is committed to supporting students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Blind/Low Vision, and Deafblind throughout their educational journey. Their comprehensive center, which is housed on the WVSDB campus, offers a wide range of services and resources to ensure student success, from primary education to transitioning into post-secondary pursuits. 📚 Together, they're working towards a future where every student can thrive. 🎓 Want to learn more about the WVOCDB?! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.wvsdb2.state.k12.wv.us/page/wv-outreach-center-for-the-deaf-and-the-blind #EmpoweringStudents
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
The WVOCDB Outreach team poses for a picture in front of four retractable banners with their logo. There are three seated members and four members standing behind them.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind launched its first Expanded Core and Career Opportunities (ECCO) Week! ECCO Week is all about empowering our students toward independence! 🤩 ➡️Topics include career exploration, technology, money management, and self-advocacy. To celebrate a successful week, students got to enjoy food carts with various types of food to enjoy. ECCO Weeks pave the way for self-reliance and success! 🌟
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
A male student is smiling up a male teacher who is taking his food order and making his food. The teacher is wearing a sombrero.
A male student is seated at a table and smiling at the camera. He is holding up a poster with different flavors of popcorn that were available to order.
A male student is ordering popcorn from another male student.
Four Elementary students are standing and posing for the camera.
A male student is seated at a table and holding up his food order receipts.
A male student looks down at his technology while taking a survey.
Students are seated at tables watching a presentation about Interpreters.
Students seated at a U-shaped table watching a presentation.
Students are working on an art projects with the Hampshire County Arts Council.
A female student is learning how to use Sorenson Interpreting Phone Services.
Tune in NOW! 🎥 Season 3 Episode 6 of Bear Necessities WVSDB News is LIVE! 🐻 Check out the latest episode for all the exciting updates: Upcoming Events, Past Events, This Month in History, Recent Goalball Tournaments, and much MORE! 🌟 Don't miss out! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDupBK7oId8 #BearNecessities #WVSDBNews
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
📢ANNOUNCEMENT📢 There will be no Intermediate American Sign Language (ASL) Class today, March 27th, 2024. We apologize for this inconvenience!
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
ASL Class Cancellation. There is a gold background with white accents. The WVDE TAC: WVOCDB logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.
Join us for Parents Day at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind TOMORROW, March 28th, 2024, beginning at 10 AM! 🎶 Let's throw it back to the 90s with themed music and skits! 🎤 Can't make it in person? No problem! Fill out the form below for the Zoom link and join the fun virtually. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/ufTHZw6EMz Don't miss out on this blast from the past! #ParentsDay #90sTheme #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
90'S-theme Parents Day flyer.
As of March 26, the WVSDB is seeking qualified applicants for the following job opportunities: CTE Teacher - Career & Work Skills Training Instructor Licensed Practical Nurse - 210 days (2 positions) Part-time Physical Therapist (.4 FTE) Professional Interpreter I, II Psychologist - 261 days Residential Care Specialist - evening shift Substitute Custodian Substitute General Maintenance/Security Substitute General Maintenance/HVAC Technician Substitute LPN Substitute RN Teacher - English 05-AD/DHH PK-AD Teacher - Science 05-AD/Biology 09-AD See something of interest this week? Apply online, at - https://www.applitrack.com/wvde/onlineapp/default.aspx?choosedistrict=true&applitrackclient=47369
over 2 years ago, Sondra McKenery
Chalkboard that has WVSDB Jobs on it
🐣🌟 Exciting News from Mrs. Henry's Classroom! 🌟🐣 The little chicks are finally making their grand entrance into the world! 🥚 It all started with a careful inspection using a light to candle the eggs. The class wanted to see which ones were developing the fastest. Fast forward to early Tuesday morning, and the hatching extravaganza began! 🐥 By the end of the day, they welcomed a whopping seven adorable chicks. 🥳 Mrs. Henry set up a live stream so everyone on campus could share the joy of watching our fluffy friends hatch and take their first steps into the world. 📹 It's been quite the popular show! They've already had a steady stream of visitors in the classroom, to witness the chicks hatching. 🤩
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Three students look down at the incubator with the hatching chicks inside.
One student looks closely at the hatching chicks inside of the incubator, while the other points and smiles at the incubator.
Mrs. Henry and three female students gather around the incubator that houses the hatching chicks.
A close-up photo of three chicks who have just hatched surrounded by eggs that still need to hatch.
One student holds a chick while another student looks down and touches it.
Students looking closely at the incubator waiting for the chicks to hatch.
Two students are seated on the ground. The students are both holding a chick and smiling at the camera.
One student is holding a chick, while two other students look down at the chick.
A student is holding a baby chick and smiling at the camera.
A student is holding a baby chick in her hand.
🌸 Join us for a delightful Spring Deaf Tea Chat at The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind! 🌼 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024 ⏰ Time: Starting at 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Brannon Building Auditorium on The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind's Campus In partnership with WVDE TAC: West Virginia Outreach Center for the Deaf and the Blind, The West Virginia Deaf Service Center, and West Virginia Hands & Voices, get ready for: 🎭 ASL Skits 🎨 Craft Activities by WV Hands & Voices 🎁 Exciting Door Prizes from WVDE TAC: WVOCDB And to top it off, enjoy delicious, boxed lunches provided by Romney Brew Station. Save the date and join us for a memorable celebration! 🎉
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Spring Deaf Tea Chat flyer with colorful flowers around the border. The font is blue. There is a teacup in the center. The WVSDB, WVDE TAC: WVOCDB, WV Deaf Service Center, and WV Hands & Voices logos are at the bottom.
🎉 Join us for Parents Day at the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind on Thursday, March 28th, 2024, beginning at 10 AM! 🎶 Let's throw it back to the 90s with themed music and skits! 🎤 Can't make it in person? No problem! Fill out the form below for the Zoom link and join the fun virtually. ⬇️⬇️⬇️ https://forms.office.com/r/ufTHZw6EMz Don't miss out on this blast from the past! #ParentsDay #90sTheme #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
Parent's Day social media graphic. The graphic features bright neon colors such as yellow, pink, and blue, along with 90's memorabilia scattered throughout the photo.
Did you know that The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind has an eSports program? 🎮 Every Tuesday, our students train hard, gearing up for exhilarating tournaments every Wednesday with Head Coach, Ms. Janelle Ganoe! From Mario Kart to Fortnite, our players showcase their skills in a variety of games including Super Smash Bros Ultimate, Overwatch 2, Madden 24, Apex Legends, and Rainbow Six Siege! This Spring, Fortnite takes the spotlight as our most popular game, following an exciting Fall season dominated by Rocket League. 🌟 Join us in celebrating the talent of our eSports team! 🐻 #GamingCommunity #esports #WVSDB
over 2 years ago, Alyssa Hansrote
WVSDB e-sports students seated at their assigned computer monitoring while they play during a tournament.
WVSDB e-sports players seated at their computer monitor. They are wearing blue and gold jerseys.
Two students are playing Fortnite during a tournament.