Deaf or Hard of Hearing Eligibility
All students who are identified as eligible under Indiana's Article 7 as Deaf or Hard of Hearing may receive DHH Teacher of Record Services. The case conference committee agrees upon each student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) which will determine appropriate educational and related services necessary to provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and ensure meaningful educational benefit in the student's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
Schools should also refer to the Department of Justice's document regarding Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.
Schools should also refer to the Department of Justice's document regarding Effective Communication for Students with Hearing, Vision, or Speech Disabilities in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools.