13.1.2012, Ljubljana
FROM:
Dušan Dvorščak
Zavod za gluhe in naglušne Ljubljana
Vojkova 74, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia
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TO:
Valerie Sutton
SignWriting Literacy Project
Deaf Action Committee For SignWriting
Dear Valerie,
The teachers of the first five grade, at the secondary School, in the city of
Ljubjana would like to participate in your SignWriting Literacy Project. We are
part of the regular/public School District, in the state and country of
Slovenia (or explain you are a private tutor or teacher).
Some information about our signing students and/or our
classroom and/or our school
We
educate children from the time of diagnosis until they have completed their
studies at our secondary school. The main philosophy of school is the optimal
development of the child’s abilities in all areas, with special emphasis on the
development of language (the Slovene language and the Slovenian Sign Language),
communication, hearing and speech. We are aware of the fact that language is
essential for the comprehensive development of the child, therefore our primary
goal is the development of the child’s language skills. This means that the
education of the Deaf is supported by the Slovenian Sign Language and the
Slovene language.The hard-of-hearing children and the children with cochlear
implants are educated in the Slovene language with the emphasis on individual
speech therapy and hearing training; the speech- and languageimpaired children
are educated with emphasis on speech and language development. Our main
principle is holistic approach, team approach to education, training and
rehabilitation, and working with the parents. We employ both hearing and Deaf
teachers. In the last years we have paid a lot of attention to the development
of the education of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder.
We are
the only secondary school for the Deaf, hard-of-hearing and speech- and
language-impaired students in Slovenia. In lower and middle vocational
education, middle technical and vocational-technical education, the students
can choose from graphics, wood technology, mechanical technology, textile
technology, and information and media technology programmes. The duration of
schooling is extended and the methods of work are modified. The co-ordinated
theoretical and practical courses, the modular structure of the programmes, and
the collaboration with employers and industry enable easier transition between
various programmes, a better quality of work and better practical skills
training for the alumni. The classes are small (up to 10 students). In addition
to the core programme, the students can take part in various extra-curricular
activities (sports, film production,
Information
Technology, drama, poetry of the Deaf etc.). The students complete their
education by passing the final exam or the vocational baccalaureate exam.
In addition to regular education programmes we also deliver an adult education programme for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. The Slovenian Sign Language is the language used by the majority of the Deaf in Slovenia for mutual communication. It has its grammar, vocabulary and is completely equal to other languages. At the Ljubljana School for the Deaf the Slovenian Sign Language is an integral part of the curriculum in primary school, in secondary school and in the pre-school unit. Since 1990 we have been organising courses in the Slovenian Sign Language (Levels 1 to 6). The courses are attended by the parents of deaf children, teachers from schools and kindergartens, students and others who wish to learn the Slovenian Sign Language.
We would like to introduce SignWriting to our students. We
are interested in learning and using SignWriting because of the new and
important dimension in the Deaf culture. We have approximately 10-15 of
students who will be participating in the Literacy Project.
We agree to complete the Teacher's Report in
return for the SignWriting materials and technical support you donate to us. We
understand that this letter and all reports and communications about the use of
the donated materials will become public information and will be posted to the
SignWriting List and posted on the SignWriting Web Site. You have our full
permission to use the information as needed, regarding the SignWriting
materials you have donated to us. We will give you feedback on how to improve
the materials, and how the students and teachers use them.
Please send SignWriting materials for 3 of teachers and 15
of students.
Thank you for considering us for your project.
Sincerely,
Dušan Dvorščak
Name
Dušan Dvorščak, Zavod za gluhe in naglušne Ljubljana (ZGNL)
Jasna Lesar, ZGNL
Aleš Zavrl, ZGNL
Email Addresses of Teachers
Name of School
Shipping Address of Schoo
Zavod za gluhe in naglušne Ljubljana (School for Deaf
Ljubljana)
Vojkova 74
1000 Ljubljana
SI - Slovenia
Dear friendsmy name is Dusan Dvorscak from Slovenia. I ama teacher in the School for deaf Ljubljana.I would like to participate in Signwriting Literacy Projectso in attachment you we find my letter of intent.I hope it is good enough, otherwise pleaselet me know what I have to do further.Thank you for the opportunity.Best regardsdusan dvorscak