Deaf and Hard Of Hearing Program

Our program for young children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing is over 30 years old.  It began out of a need for children who were traveling outside this area seeking the specialized intervention.

Our current program includes two inclusive components. 

We operate a half-day auditory/oral classroom for children who may require a more auditory/oral approach.  The enrollment in this inclusive classroom is composed of children who are hard-of-hearing wearing aids or who are deaf and have a cochlear implant. This specialized program includes auditory/verbal interventions that include hearing development.  Children without a disability provide good speaking models.

We also have a half-day inclusive program for children who require a total communication approach.  Sign language is the primary means of communication for this population of young children.

In addition to the 3 and 4 year olds, we do enroll children who are 2 years old and whose 3rd birthday will be within the current school year.

Speech/language therapy, audiology services, occupational therapy and physical therapy are available for children enrolled in this program.

Six week summer program is also available.