D/HH Resource

(Lincoln Center, IGHMS, Simley HS)

Description of Programming

The Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Programs (D/HH) are available for students ages 2 - 21 who are deaf or hard of hearing 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 and hard of hearing 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 needsSupport 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.

Health Services

Transportation

Program Leadership

Taylor Lovin

Assistant Director of Special Education/Principal

Phone: 612-666-0473

Email: Taylor.Lovin@isd917.org

Lori Klein

Assistant Principal/Special Education Coordinator

Phone: 507-301-6651

Email: Lori.Klein@isd917.org

Loreen Bohnert