Most of the curriculum and training will be provided through an electronic means via Web-based instruction (such as Blackboard). Ongoing communication by the program coordinator with Regional Day Schools for the Deaf throughout the state will facilitate access to experiences with students who are deaf or hard of hearing for program participants. Although the coursework is online there are face to face meetings with the ESC17 staff mentors during the fall and spring semesters and at the beginning of the program at the end of May in Lubbock for orientation. The cohort participants also visit Texas School for the Deaf in Austin as a group during the spring semester. Participants are reimbursed their travel expenses for these activities and districts are reimbursed the cost of substitute teachers.