Hearing Impaired Program

The Hearing Impaired Program is designed to meet the unique needs of students identified with hearing losses ranging from moderate to profound. The program addresses communication modalities ranging from aural/oral through PSE (Pidgin Signed English) and ASL (American Sign Language) for elementary to high school aged students. 

The ESC works collaboratively with district educators so that students with hearing impairments can participate in general education classes with specialized instruction and support provided by licensed teachers of the hearing impaired who address each child's unique learning needs. This support includes the implementation of Individualized Education Program goals, curricular modifications, accommodations and small group instruction as appropriate. 

Each classroom is staffed to provide audiological expertise to maximize residual hearing. A speech and language pathologist and an educational audiologist guide speech development and the use of residual hearing while supported by a full academic team. The team of highly qualified/licensed professionals also may include educational interpreters as well as a mental health specialist.