- This DHH document provides support and guidance for Emergent Bilingual Students/English Learners. It includes the identification and referral process, instructional strategies, and English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPs) resource tools.Type: Resource General
- This document is intended as an overview of considerations to help guide the assessment team as they gather data needed to determine a deaf or hard of hearing student’s communication needs. Meeting and supporting students’ communication needs is pivotal to full participation and progress in the educational setting. This document is not meant to provide comprehensive information about how to…Type: Resource General
- The DHH Placement document describes components that must be considered before the ARD Committee can determine placement for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.Type: Resource General
- This resource is currently being updated to align with revision to new rule and statute adopted in the 24-25 school year. Thank you for your patience. Please review the most recent rule changes at the, TEA Proposed Commissioner of Education Rules, or the, TEA Back to School Updates, for Special Educators, Administrators, and Other Professionals for more information., The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students: Eligibility for Special Education guidance documents describes requirements for students to qualify for special education as DHH and to determine services needed. Frequently asked questions are also included.Type: Resource General
- In determining eligibility, in Texas, it is required to have: A report from a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist that includes: visual loss in exact measures of visual field and corrected visual acuity at a distance and at close range in each eye; or if exact measures cannot be obtained, provides best estimates of the visual loss; and prognosis whenever possible; Eye report must state that…Type: Resource General
- Chelsea Schumacher is a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS). She started her career in the corporate world, but soon realized she wanted to work with students with visual impairments after attending the National Goalball Tournament.Type: Resource General
- , Establish a Supportive Early Childhood Environment, Successful transitions are created through supportive early childhood environments. Key components of supportive early childhood environments include: inclusive settings, clear expectations, family involvement, realistic expectations, and futures planning.Type: Resource HTML
- Other key elements in successful transitions include building strong communication, collaborative relationships, classroom visits, and professional development for staff.Type: Resource HTML
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