The Community Quill - January 2026
- carterhears
- 6 days ago
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January brings a sense of renewal — a chance to reflect on what we’ve learned and set thoughtful intentions for the year ahead. The January edition of The Community Quill embraces this fresh-start energy, focusing on connection, collaboration, and purposeful learning as classrooms and communities settle into the new year.
Rooted in reflection and forward momentum, this issue highlights strategies, resources, and field updates that support educators, families, and professionals in creating meaningful access and engagement for Deaf and Hard of Hearing learners.
Here’s a look at what you’ll find inside:
📰 Breaking News – An in-depth look at a groundbreaking collaboration between Chicago Public Schools and Illinois State University designed to address the national shortage of DHH educators.
💡 Spotlight on Strategies – A reflective, language-rich classroom activity where students share short stories about goals, favorite winter activities, or hopes for the year ahead.
📚 In the Field - Updates on the Educator Series and Spring EIPA Cohort, along with announcements for two new offerings: Authors of Note and Literacy at Home, both designed to deepen language, literacy, and family engagement across learning environments.
🌱 Fresh Focus: Resources for a New Year – A thoughtfully curated collection of tools to support reflection, routine-building, and intentional instruction as the year unfolds. This month’s fresh-start toolkit includes language-building activities, visual learning supports, goal-setting resources, and family-centered materials.
As the year begins, we’re grateful for a community that continues to lead with curiosity, compassion, and commitment. The knowledge you build, share, and model today lays the groundwork for lasting impact — in classrooms, families, and futures.
👉 Download the January edition of The Community Quill and start the year with intention, connection, and a fresh focus on what matters most.
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