Purpose/Function:
Teacher Consultant services for the Deaf/HH are available to staff working with students who have been identified by an Eligibility Evaluation (MET) and IEP as Deaf/HH. Such students may currently receiving special education services in general education or special education settings.
NOTE: If a student with a hearing loss has not yet had an special education Eligibility Evaluation (MET) a Form 2 Request for Consultation by a Teacher Consultant for Deaf/HH may be submitted.
Specific services most often provided are:
- Serving as resource person regarding effects of the student’s hearing loss
- Suggesting accommodations that can be made in the classroom
- Participating in the IEP process for clarification of the student’s needs related to Deaf/HH
- Observing the student in the classroom
- Consulting with teachers, related staff and parents to discuss student’s needs
- Providing workshops for teachers and parents about Deaf/HH
- Monitoring FM equipment and hearing aids
Frequency:
As determined by the consultant and the referring district to meet the needs of the student.
Referral Process:
A Form 2 Referral is sent to the MISD Director of the Assessment Center by the resident school district special education office. The service requested on the referral is “Deaf/Hard of Hearing Consultation.”
The following documents should be enclosed with the referral:
Current Eligibility Report(s)
Current IEP
Current REED Report(s)
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Otology Report
Recent Audiological Evaluation
Psychological (Optional)
Current Medical Records (Optional)
Speech and Language Evaluation (Optional)
Referral Response:
Consultant contacts the staff person listed as the “contact person” on the referral to develop a specific service plan and schedule.
Outcome:
- The teacher consultant (TC) provides ongoing consultation.
- Reports are written as needed.
- Printed information for accommodations is provided.
Form Links:
Form 2 signed by Parent and Special Education Director
Updated: August, 2019