The Moog Center for Deaf Education

11/24/2025

Stay cozy, not staticky! Static shocks can potentially damage both the internal and external components of a child’s cochlear implant. Check out our post for more information!

11/18/2025

The Teacher Assessment of Speech Production (TASP), developed here at the Moog Center for Deaf Education, continues to support professionals across settings in assessing and tracking speech development.

Whether used in classrooms, therapy sessions, or private practice, the TASP helps teachers and SLPs evaluate articulation, monitor progress, and write targeted IEP goals with confidence.

Complete with a manual, rating forms, and digital resources (including phoneme-specific word lists), the TASP is a great tool for guiding children toward clearer, more confident communication.

To learn more, or purchase the TASP, visit: thebookstore.moogcenter.org

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day!

The Moog Center is excited to celebrate World Kindness Day as kindness is a core value that is taught in the school. Our Elementary students have been busy spreading kindness all year long! Each time teachers caught them showing kindness, such as complimenting friends, helping a teacher, or sharing with others, they earned sprinkles of kindness. When they reached 125 sprinkles, they celebrated with a cheerful “Bee Kind” party! 🐝✨

Children who are deaf or hard of hearing benefit from the explicit teaching of pragmatics and social communication skills. At The Moog Center, as students are learning how to use Listening and Spoken Language, they are also learning how to communicate socially. Through the direct teaching of pragmatics in a dedicated class and throughout the day, our students work to develop ​skills, such as turn-taking, conversational competency, and understanding the feelings of others.

In working to develop pragmatic language skills, we strive to create a culture of kindness not just today but every day as we teach our students how our words and actions can impact others. We hope that your day is filled with much kindness!

11/10/2025

Join us virtually this Thursday for our next Early Intervention Series on Real-time embedded coaching™ presented by Betsy Moog Brooks. Even if you missed Coaching Part 1, this session will describe how to introduce the concept of Real-time embedded coaching™ to primary caregivers.

One component of Real-time embedded coaching™ is Joint Planning (a strategy for engaging caregivers), which includes an introduction to the session and setting goals. This session will include examples of setting the stage for a coaching session and strategies for setting goals for the caregiver and the child.

The Moog Center plans to offer CEUs for ASHA and AG Bell for this session.

To register, please use this link: https://www.moogcenter.org/introducing-the-coaching-session-and-setting-goals/

10/29/2025

As Audiology Awareness Month comes to an end, we want to give a special shout out to our amazing pediatric audiologists and audiology team.

Their work is essential to the services provided at The Moog Center. Research has shown that early identification and early, appropriate access to sound have a direct impact on the development of spoken language and literacy for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Our audiologists work tirelessly to ensure all children have appropriate access to sound.

We also want to encourage anyone who has concerns regarding their child’s hearing to schedule a hearing evaluation with a pediatric audiologist who can provide results, hearing devices, and support.

For more information about The Moog Center's audiologic services, visit www.moogcenter.org.

10/28/2025

We can’t think of a better way to celebrate Halloween and Fall than to play with pumpkins!

No matter the age or language level, there are many pumpkin activities in which children can participate to build their vocabulary and language skills. Check out these examples and comment below to share your favorite Fall language activities!

10/17/2025

Do you work with or have a child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Join The Moog Center for our Evening Informational Series, where we discuss a variety of topics related to supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Whether you are a parent or teacher looking for ways to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing, or someone wanting to learn more about listening and spoken language, this is a great way to learn and connect with others. The Moog Center plans to offer CEUs for ASHA and A.G. Bell.

Upcoming sessions will be held virtually on Wednesday, October 22nd, and Wednesday, December 3rd.

Swipe to learn about the Evening Informational Series offered this semester, or click the link below!
https://www.moogcenter.org/evening-informational-series/

10/11/2025

We ♥️ our audiologists!

It's World Audiologist Day! Let’s celebrate audiologists everywhere and the life-changing impact they make for children with hearing loss and their families. 🎉

👉 Tell us in the comments something you're grateful for about your audiology team!

10/04/2025

Happy National Golf Lovers Day! ⛳️
Mark your calendars, the annual Moog Center for Deaf Education Golf Tournament is swinging back into action Monday, April 27th! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Gloria for details… you won’t want to miss it!

09/22/2025

The 2025-2026 school year is off to a great start! Check out our amazing team who has been working tirelessly to make it happen.

09/18/2025

Don't miss out on an opportunity to meet Curtis Pride this Friday evening! Curtis was the first seasoned major league baseball player who is deaf or hard of hearing. He played in the MLB between 1993-2006 for the Yankees, Red Sox, Angels, Braves, Tigers, and Expos. Join Curtis at the St. Louis County Library to hear about his journey in listening and spoken language and playing major league baseball. See the picture for details.

09/09/2025

Happy International Literacy Day!

Did you know that literacy begins with language? Literacy is the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Check out some of our students as they work to build their literacy skills.

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