NH Vision/Hearing Network

Providing support to NH students with vision and/or hearing loss
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Text Box: SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING SERVICES COVERED UNDER THE NH DOE GRANT Needs Assessment (Request for Services required) Once a completed Request for Services has been received, an educational consultant will contact the school to discuss the individual needs of the student and make recommendations as to the appropriate level of support services. Low-Cost Centralized Training (workshops held at Dolloff Building in Concord, NH) Short Term Emergency Loan of FM systems General Information and Referral SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR A FEE The services listed below are provided by a certified educator of students who are deaf or hard of hearing and are available for a fee of $100.00 per hour, and reimbursement for mileage costs at the established federal rate (.505 per mile as of 1/1/08). Observation         In-class observation of academic instruction time with evaluation of instructional strategies, hearing accommodations/modifications, communication access, access to the general curriculum, and the acoustic environment. Educational Consultation Available on a variety of topics, such as:               Observation follow-up meeting to share recommendations with the academic team, including parents, teacher(s), SLP, Special Education staff, paraprofessionals, and child if appropriate Educational strategies, specialized learning materials and resources to address student’s specific needs Student social skills development Modifications of physical/acoustic environments Research-based information around speech and language skill development, language choice, communication methods, educational placement, and audiological evaluations Assistance with the interviewing and hiring of appropriate support staff; i.e. interpreters and paraprofessionals. Participation in evaluation planning, determination of appropriate assessment tools and attendance at various meetings related to student’s program. Support for educational transitions (i.e. Early Supports to school, High School to College, etc.) Curriculum modifications or adaptations Follow-up phone or email consultation and support Consultants available over phone or email to consult with educators or parents after initial consultation has occurred. Report                  Written document detailing observation/recommendations that is sent to parent/school staff. Attendance at Meetings               One or more of the following:       Progress meeting IEP or 504 meeting Three-year Evaluation planning meeting Three-year Evaluation meeting (teacher certified in the area of disability required Transition meeting   Teacher In-service        In-service to school personnel regarding the educational implications of a hearing loss and inclusion of deaf and hard of hearing students into the regular classroom. Peer In-service             In-service for child’s classmates on hearing, hearing safety, hearing aids/FM systems, and communication strategies. Audiological Support   Consultant will interpret reports, explain/simulate hearing loss, train school staff on daily listening checks, and make acoustic recommendations. FM System/Hearing Aid Technical Assistance Services Liaison with the child’s audiologist, obtain verification of FM system specifics, help team order FM system, train and coach all users of the FM system, basic troubleshooting.