Welcome to CID Professional Development

CID EMERSON CENTER FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Since 1914, CID – Central Institute for the Deaf has been committed to serving children with hearing loss who are learning to listen and talk. In order to support children beyond our walls, CID established the Emerson Center for Professional Development to specifically address the needs of teachers, speech-language pathologists, audiologists and early intervention providers worldwide.
We invite you to explore our best-in-class deaf education tools, training and materials. You’ll find everything you need to expand your knowledge and guide your students to reach their ultimate potential. Our mission is to help you learn more, teach effectively and lead your colleagues and students.
EXPLORE OUR RESOURCES

Curricula & Tools

On-Demand Learning
Watch short, interactive courses covering listening and spoken language topics. CEUs and certificates are available with a small CID processing fee.

Workshops & Services

Free Downloads
110 Years of Service
CID has been serving children with hearing loss since 1914.
ASHA Certified
AG Bell Approved
NEWS & UPDATES
Our SPICE Curriculum has a new audio feature!
We are thrilled to announce that our team has recorded the SPICE stimuli associated with the listening box toys, large picture cards and small picture cards. These recordings have been specifically designed to enhance auditory training for students with unique auditory training needs. With this innovative new audio feature, professionals now have the option to stream the stimuli directly to a student’s device/s in targeted situations.
Learn more HERE!
Virtual Workshop Opportunities
Our SPICE and SPICE for Life 2 workshops are held live through a virtual format. Ask questions and receive support in real-time as you learn about strategies for children working on detection, speech perception, listening in noise and more! Can’t join us for the live dates? That’s ok- you will receive a recording of the workshop that is available to view for a limited time.
Check out our Quick Tip Video: How to Read an Audiogram
Do you work with families of children who are newly diagnosed with hearing loss? Do you work with professionals new to teaching students with hearing loss? If so, we welcome you to share our newest quick tip video, How to Read an Audiogram, with the parents and professionals you support!