Resources for Teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
Many times our deaf and hard-of-hearing students can be successful in the regular education classroom with the additional support of a teacher of the deaf and hard-of-hearing, and/or certified educational interpreters. Teachers may have questions concerning the responsibilities of the various adults in educating these students. Other concerns include communicating with the student, setting up ones classroom for maximum comfort and participation of the deaf child, and encouraging appropriate peer interactions during classroom activities. Initially, it is advised to seek out the case manager for each student and to examine the child's IEP.
Additionally, the resource links found from this page may also answer some of your questions and concerns:
- Deaf/Hearing Impaired Students in the Regular Classroom Several articles containing information about deaf/hard-of-hearing students in the regular classroom.
- E-READY: Working with Hearing Impaired Students
- Essentials of Working with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
- Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students: A Resource Guide to Support Classroom Teachers
- Mainstreaming the Student Who is Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing A 69-page guide for professionals, teachers, and parents.
- Meeting the Needs of Students Who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing
- Role of Educational Interpreters WI DPI Bulletin #99.04 (July 1999)
- Strategies for Teaching Students with Hearing Impairments
- Teachers and Families: Special Education Site - Deafness and Hearing Impairment
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This page is maintained by Natalie Casper.
You may direct any questions, comments or suggestions to: ncasper@kusd.edu