North Dakota Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program (ND EHDI)

02/22/2026

Registration is OPEN for the last minimester of virtual American Sign Language classes! The course starts March 16 and ends May 4. This 8-week class is for educators and families of deaf or hard of hearing children and offered at no charge. Find eligibility details and register here: https://iaeducationfordeafandblind.org/asl

02/20/2026

Putting the "Universal" in Newborn Hearing Screening: An audiologist co-creates a program to equip midwives with screening equipment, flagging hearing issues that may otherwise be missed. Read more in The Leader: https://at.asha.org/US

02/19/2026

📢 Webinar Announcement – Register Today!

On February 25, 2026, the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) will host:

Introduction to Evidence-based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Ages Birth – School-Age

🗓 February 25, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. MT
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

👉 Register Here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTmE7o7k7PopRUq

Why Attend?

Every day, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs and schools. Identifying hearing concerns early ensures children receive the supports and services they need to thrive.

This introductory webinar will focus on improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children from birth through school-age across a variety of settings.

Topics Include:

✔️ How hearing status supports the goals of programs like Head Start, Part C Early Intervention, and Part B-619
✔️ Current evidence-based practice recommendations for screening children birth through school-age
✔️ Overview of two screening methods:
• Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening for all children
• Pure Tone Audiometry screening for children ages 3–5 and older
✔️ Recommended follow-up protocols when a child does not pass screening
✔️ Equipment options and cost considerations
✔️ How to find local audiologists and implementation resources
✔️ Training and technical assistance opportunities

Who Should Attend?

This webinar benefits professionals serving children birth through school-age, including:

• Head Start, Early Head Start, Migrant & Seasonal Head Start, and American Indian & Alaska Native Head Start programs
• Part C Early Intervention programs
• Part B-619 programs
• Home visiting programs
• Preschool staff
• School nurses
• Health care providers

Featured Presenters

William Eiserman, Ph.D. – Affiliate Associate Director of NCHAM at Utah State University and co-director of the Early Hearing Detection and Intervention National Technical Resource Center. Dr. Eiserman has more than 25 years of experience leading the Early Childhood Hearing Outreach (ECHO) Initiative and advancing evidence-based hearing screening practices nationwide and internationally.

Terry Foust, AuD – Pediatric audiologist and speech-language pathologist, and long-standing member of the ECHO Initiative team. Dr. Foust has provided training and technical assistance to early childhood programs across nearly every state and in multiple international settings.

✨ The webinar will be captioned, recorded, and posted on kidshearing.org. If you cannot attend live, register anyway to receive the recording afterward.

📣 Please help spread the word by sharing this opportunity with colleagues and partners. Together, we can strengthen hearing screening practices and better support children and families.

For more information, visit kidshearing.org.

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02/18/2026

Team USA's Elana Meyers Taylor discusses raising two deaf children and how her two sons have changed her perspective. ...

02/18/2026

📢 Webinar Announcement – Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

On February 24th, 2026, the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management (NCHAM) will be hosting an engaging and informative webinar:

Building on Your Previous Experience and Training with Evidence-based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Birth – School-age

🗓 February 24, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. PT
🕛 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. MST
🕐 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CT
🕑 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ET

👉 Register Here: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5doQVMofFjpgGTI

Webinar Description

Now that you have gained experience implementing evidence-based hearing screening practices, this webinar offers an opportunity to have your questions addressed by experts in the field. Whether you are using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) hearing screening or Pure Tone Audiometry, you may have questions or want to review key points to ensure you are adhering to evidence-based practice guidelines.

Join us for an interactive webinar and Q&A session focused on improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children from birth through school-age.

🎯 This session is ideal for professionals looking to strengthen their skills, clarify best practices, and enhance the quality of services they provide.

Please help us spread the word to colleagues and partners who may benefit from this learning opportunity!

Early Childhood Hearing Screening information and resources

02/13/2026

02/12/2026

📣 Upcoming Webinar – February 25, 2026 👂✨

NCHAM is hosting a webinar titled:
“Introduction to Evidence-based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Birth – School-age.”

🗓 February 25, 2026
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT

Each day, children with hearing loss attend early childhood programs and schools, and it’s critical that staff know how to identify these children so they can receive the supports and services they need.

Join us for this introductory webinar focused on improving the quality of hearing screening and evaluation practices for children of a variety of ages and abilities. Participants will learn key facts and gain access to practical tools that support the development and sustainability of high-quality hearing screening and follow-up practices in Head Start, Early Head Start, and other early care and education settings.

🔗 Register here:
https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cTmE7o7k7PopRUq

Please share with colleagues who work with infants, toddlers, and school-age children! 👶📚🎧

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02/10/2026

📢 Upcoming Webinar – February 24th! 👂✨

NCHAM is hosting a webinar you won’t want to miss:
“Building on Your Previous Experience and Training with Evidence-Based Hearing Screening Practices for Children Birth – School-age.”

🗓 February 24
⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM CT

Now that you’ve had some hands-on experience with evidence-based hearing screening, this session is your chance to dive deeper and get your questions answered by experts. Whether you’re using Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) or Pure Tone Audiometry, we’ll review key points and best practices to help ensure you’re adhering to evidence-based guidelines.

🔗 Register here:
https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5doQVMofFjpgGTI

Early Childhood Hearing Screening information and resources

02/08/2026

02/06/2026

Want to know speech foundations for your developing kiddos?
Join us at the next Early ECHO session, where we're breaking down typical speech development!
Learn with us and register at the link: https://buff.ly/b7BENvH