Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Programs (D/HH)
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Programs
About Deaf/Hard of Hearing
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.
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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.).
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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.
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School Nurse Contact Information Name Phone # Fax # Email Grace Pitzl (RN, LSN) 612-902-9352 612-902-9399 grace.pitzl@isd917.org - For more information, see ISD 917 Health Services
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Member District Transportation Number Special Education Number Special School District 6, South St. Paul 651-451-1375 651-457-9496 Independent School District 191, Burnsville-Eagan-Savage 952-985-7500 952-707-2069 Independent School District 192, Farmington 651-463-8689 651-463-5023 Independent School District 194, Lakeville 952-985-7513 952-232-2011 Independent School District 195, Randolph 507-263-2151 507-645-4773 Independent School District 196, Rosemount-Apple Valley- Eagan 651-423-7685 651-423-7626 Independent School District 197, Mendota Heights-Eagan-West St. Paul 651-403-8321 651-403-7011 Independent School District 199, Inver Grove Heights 651-306-7095 651-306-7821 Independent School District 200, Hastings 651-437-1888 651-480-7016 Independent School District 271, Bloomington 952-681-6300 952-681-6508 -
Learn more about school and child nutrition programs on the MDE Food and Nutrition page.
If you have any questions about School Nutrition, please contact your child's school.
Lincoln Center Elementary
Special School District 6 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. Special School District 6 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
All D/HH families at Lincoln Center are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
Please see SSD 6's school nutrition programs for more information.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School & Simley High School
ISD 199 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 199 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
All D/HH families at Inver Grove Heights Middle School and Simley High School are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits.
Please see ISD 199's school nutrition programs for more information.
