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Description of Programming
The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Programs (D/HH) are available for students ages 2 - 21 who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind at the preschool, elementary, and secondary levels. Students who attend the D/HH resource programming receive a significant portion of their instruction from a teacher of Deaf, Hard of Hearing, or DeafBlind in resource or self-contained classrooms with access to the general education as determined by a child’s IFSP or IEP team.
Our Approach and Focus
A major emphasis of the program is to support the unique communication and language development need of each child as well as social-emotional development that can be impacted by hearing loss. We offer a nurturing and comprehensive school program that includes:
The languages of instruction used include American Sign Language and English via spoken English paired with Cued English, the exposure to one or both being determined by a child’s IFSP or IEP team.
Rigorous curriculum and learning materials tailored to students who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and DeafBlind with unique needs.
Independence/mainstream support, as well as teaching students to advocate for their needs. Support for hearing assistive technology (including cochlear implants, hearing aids, etc.).
Services and Benefits
Students are provided related services based on needs outlined in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) including Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Developmental Adaptive Physical Education. Transition-based programming is also provided, depending on age. Our program also offers social work and mental health support as needed.
Program Leadership
Taylor Lovin
Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal
Phone: 612-666-0473
Email: Taylor.Lovin@isd917.org
Jeanne D'Aloia
Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator
Phone: 612-474-4443
Email: jeanne.daloia@isd917.org
Amanda Eckre
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 651-288-5871
Email: amanda.eckre@isd917.org
Lincoln Center Elementary
Lincoln Center Elementary
357 9th Ave N
South St Paul, MN 55075
Phone: 651-457-9426
Preschool Hours
Student Hours vary based on age
Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Elementary School Hours
Student 8:20 am - 2:55 pm
Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
8167 Cahill Avenue
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone: 651-306-7200
School Hours
Student 8:30 am - 3:20 pm
Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
sIMLEY hIGH sCHOOL
sIMLEY hIGH sCHOOL
2920 80th Street East
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
Phone: 651-306-7000
School Hours
Student 8:30 am - 3:20 pm
Staff 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
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