1. The need for training in establishing evidence-based hearing screening practices
2. The importance of a multi-method approach to meeting Head Start hearing screening performance standards
3. How to identify a local audiologist to assist with training and technical assistance
4. Essential elements you will want to be trained on including: 

• Equipment selection
• When to use Pure Tone Audiometric screening and when to use Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) screening with 3-5 year olds
• Equipment selection
• How Equipment Works
• Choosing appropriate screening environments
• Preparing children for screening
• Key elements of the screening process
• Documenting screening outcomes
• Recommended screening and follow-up protocol
• Importance of tracking and follow-up

We hope that you can join us for this important conversation.  We look forward to having you join us in May.

Sincerely,

William Eiserman, Director
The ECHO Initiative
www.kidshearing.org
echo.ncham@usus.edu