Commemorate National Day of the Deaf | Escuela de Educación Especial de San Miguel de Allende A.C.
Event Category: Charity Events
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WE WILL WAIT FOR YOU!FREE EVENTWednesday, Nov. 28 – 12 p.mEl Sindicato, Recreo # 4 Centro, SMA
Join the students at Escuela de Educación Especial de San Miguel de Allende this Wednesday at a special event to commemorate those, who like themselves, are Deaf. National Day of the Deaf is a federally recognized day designed to increase public awareness of deaf people, issues and culture. This event encourages all deaf individuals in San Miguel to come together as a community for both education and celebration. Members of the public who are interested in learning more about the Deaf and their culture as it exists in Mexico are also encouraged to attend and participate in this unique opportunity.The program will include the following presented in Mexican Sign Language (LSM), Spanish and English:“Reflections on the Grammar of Mexican Sign Language and Study of the Deaf” by Lic. Ernesto Escobedo DelgadoMyths about the DeafSong “Optimist” performed in LSM by students of EEESMABook presentation “Finding Grace”Mini LSM Class “Abecedario”Awareness Activity – Song in LSM “Home” performed by the students
Our mission is to ensure that all San Miguel de Allende children who are Deaf become literate, independent, and productive citizens who set and achieve life goals. San Miguel School for Special Education, or Escuela de Educación Especial de San Miguel de Allende, will accomplish this mission through:
- > Forging partnerships with families, other “like” schools , and government and non-government organizations;
- > Providing leadership, advocacy, and educational expertise that advances a continuum of educational options that honor individual children’s needs and are based upon a comprehensive, whole-child assessment;
- > Dedication to proven best educational practices in language and communication access and the bi-lingual utilization of Mexican Sign Language and Spanish;
- > Establishing and maintaining high expectations for all students through an accessible, engaging, standards-based curriculum that promotes social, vocational, and post-primary school success and utilizes state-of-the-art technology, when available;
- > Respect for diversity in socioeconomic status, cultures and perspectives of families and students;
- > Encouraging and supporting students choices and self-determination to ensure their post-secondary experiences are successful.
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