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NDC offers a variety of free e-learning opportunities to support the postsecondary success of deaf students. Earn RID CEUs or CRC clock hours by completing one of our short courses or dig deeper and enroll in one of our course series. Individuals who take classes with NDC | learn will be able to view real stories shared by deaf people across the country, discuss concerns and challenges with others, and learn from national experts. Information on all of our current courses is available on our Canvas Catalog.
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NEW: Deaf 101
Are you an instructor of a deaf student? A professional with a deaf coworker? A manager of a deaf employee? Are you looking for basic information on what being deaf means and how to communicate with deaf people? Deaf 101 is a short course that provides hearing people with the basic knowledge and tools necessary to communicate effectively with deaf individuals, especially in professional settings.
Participants with a passing score of 80% or above can generate a certificate of completion for their own records. Those who wish to use our courses for educational professional development credit may generate a certificate that lists 3 clock hours. This course is pre-approved by CRCC for 3 CRC Clock Hours. Participants are responsible for submitting their own certificates of completion to CRCC. Instructions are included in the course. Please note that Deaf 101 is not eligible for RID CEUs.
Introduction to Deaf-Centered Work
(coming soon!)
While centering deaf people is critical to deaf success, research shows there are still significant barriers that marginalize deaf people, pushing them from the center of their own experience. This course explores what it means to center deaf individuals when providing communication access services. Whether you are an interpreter, a speech-to-text provider, a disability student services professional, a faculty member, or an employer, this course provides important information about deaf-centered approaches to working with, not for, deaf individuals. This course will be eligible for 0.3 RID CEUs and 3 CRC Clock Hours; details on both are forthcoming.
Note Taker Training
Note Taker Training is a self-guided online training course that defines the role of the note taker and provides note taking strategies that enable student note takers to provide accurate, comprehensive classroom notes for deaf students. The training can be completed in multiple sessions or all at once. When students have gone through all of the material, they can take an online quiz to evaluate their knowledge. Students with a passing score will earn a Verification of Training Completion certificate that they can print. This course was adapted from a pepnet2 course.
1.0 RID CEUs, Professional Studies / 10 CRC Clock Hours
Having an understanding of the communication preferences of students is the cornerstone of providing effective services for deaf individuals. Effective communication affords deaf individuals the ability to give or receive information in a manner that is best for them and which will create opportunities for full participation in the programs offered by the institution. Course 1 in our Effective Communication course series gives an overview of the key concepts in effective communication in various settings after high school, including defining legal responsibilities of institutions, coordinating communication access services using an interactive process, providing access via qualified service providers, and using best practices when making accommodations decisions.
Effective Communication Access - Course 2
1.0 RID CEUs, Professional Studies / 10 CRC Clock Hours
Providing effective communication access for deaf students requires knowledge of the range of auxiliary aids and services available. Professionals coordinating deaf-centered service can incorporate best practices by seeking qualified service providers and enacting policies and procedures that promote consistent, quality service.
Throughout the course, participants will demonstrate knowledge of deaf-centered approaches to the following postsecondary practice areas:
- Frequently-requested accommodations
- Essential characteristics of qualified service providers
- Policies and procedures that support consistent, high quality service
- Common challenges and solutions related to the provision of accommodations
Test Equity - Course 1
1.0 RID CEUs, Professional Studies / 10 CRC Clock Hours
The Test Equity course series provides professionals with essential information to improve test equity for deaf individuals. Course 1 provides an overview of key issues, including definitions of test assessment, key terminology in test assessment, the basics of equitable tests, and how accommodations can improve test equity for deaf students.
Test Equity - Course 2
1.0 RID CEUs, Professional Studies / 10 CRC Clock Hours
This course provides concrete strategies to test developers and deliverers to improve test equity and measurement for deaf students. How can applying Universal Design principles improve equity? How is bias related to test equity and what can test developers do to make advances in fair testing? What role can accommodations play in improving test equity and what are the limitations of accommodations? This course digs deeper into what test equity means for deaf students.
What are my username and password for Canvas?
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I registered for the course, but I did not receive an email confirmation. What do I do?
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Can I leave a course and come back? Can I take more than one course at a time?
Yes, you can leave a course and come back—your progress will be tracked in the modules tab. You can enroll in multiple courses—they will all appear in your user dashboard.
Do you offer CEUs and CRC clock hours for courses? How many?
We offer CEUs for most courses through RID’s Certificate Management Program. You may be able to transfer these CEUs to other programs. Ask the organization if they accept RID CMP CEUs. The amount of CEU credit for each course can be found here. CRC clock hours are also offered for most courses. Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates, or follow us on social media to stay in the loop.
How do I get my certificate of completion?
At the end of the course, follow the instructions in the Certificate Module to select and generate the appropriate certificate for your needs. If you cannot see the selection screen, please try it in a different web browser. Our courses are only supported in the most recent version of Safari, Chrome, and Internet Explorer. We cannot generate a certificate for you, but we can help you if you selected the wrong certificate. Email us to change your certificate selection.
I completed the course, but I don’t see my CEUs on my RID transcript.
We submit CEUs to RID on a monthly basis. We only submit RID CMP CEUs. Participants submitting CEUs to other programs are responsible for managing their own documents. If you do not see your CEUs reflected on your transcript after 45 days, please email us.
How do I update my user information on Canvas?
Find instructions to edit your user settings here.