Teachers of the Deaf Alliance Network (TDAN)

At TDAN, we specialize in language access and communication development services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Non-Verbal children across:

• Early intervention

• School-based settings (PK–12)

• Transition services

  Our work centers on creating intentional language environments that support:

• Language acquisition

• Literacy development

• Meaningful communication access

  TDAN uses a collaborative, language-centered service model that prioritizes:

• Consistent access to intentional language models

• Visual-spatial language development through American Sign Language (ASL)

• Support for families, educators, and interpreters

• Strengthening communication access across educational environments

  Our Experience & Expertise

• Proven Impact

• 20+ years of experience in teaching Language modality acquisition, Deaf Education, and educational interpreting

• Supporting students across PK–12 classroom and school environments

• Qualified Professionals

• Teachers of the Deaf

• NIC-Advanced certified interpreters

• Expertise in ASL/English bilingual language development

  What We Deliver

• Direct Student Support

• Facilitate language acquisition

• Model intentional language use

• Strengthen communication through real-time support

• Training & Coaching

• Coach families, educators, and interpreters

• Build consistent communication strategies across settings

• Curriculum & Professional Development

• Design EIPA-aligned interpreter training

• Provide evidence-based language support strategies

  Our Collaborative Model

• Educators

• Therapists

• Administrators

• Families and support teams

  To

• Create language rich, inclusive environments

• Improve communication outcomes across all settings

  Our Impact

• Strengthened language access for students

• Improved communication across home and school environments

• Increased academic, social, and emotional success