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Definition in State Rule
Definition in State Rule
Deaf and hard of hearing means a decreased ability to detect sound in one or both ears with or without amplification, whether permanent or chronically fluctuating, which adversely affects a child’s educational performance. This includes academic performance, speech perception, speech production, or communication including language acquisition or expression. A current evaluation by an audiologist licensed under ch. 459, Stats., shall be one of the components for an initial evaluation of a child with suspected hearing loss. A teacher of the deaf or hard of hearing licensed under s. PI 34.050 must be a member of the IEP team when determining eligibility.
Resources
Resources
Agencies and Organizations for Parents
Behavior Help Wisconsin is a program designed to help children thrive in their current early care and education setting by offering the adults who care for them tools, knowledge, and skills to reduce challenging behaviors and promote positive ones. For more information, check out the Behavior Help Wisconsin brochure and the Supporting Families Together website.
Professional and Family Resources to Support Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
WI Dept of Education Site on Deaf and Hard of Hearing
WI Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (WESP-DHH)
Provides Direct Support to Students, Educators, and Families
A statewide, parent-run organization working with families that supports students with mental health care needs. Their programs empower and support parents of children with emotional and behavioral health challenges. They work to improve systems that serve children and families. (608) 267-6800 or (800) 422-7145
DPI special education content area consultants developed disability category criteria forms for each disability category.
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