Deaf/Hard of Hearing Resource Programs (D/HH)
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 needsSupport 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 Melissa Ho (RN, LSN) 651-423-8310 651-423-8781 melissa.ho@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.
Intermediate School District 917 provides quality, nutritious breakfast and lunch meal options at this location. ISD 917 participates in the MN Free School Meals Program and all students are eligible for one free breakfast and one free lunch per day.
2026-2027 Prices for Additional Meal Items
- 2nd Student Breakfast: $2.72
- 2nd Student Lunch: $4.47
- Additional Milk: $0.45
- Adult Breakfast: $3.00
- Adult Lunch: $5.00
All families are encouraged to apply for Educational Benefits through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
**If you do not yet have access to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal, you can complete a 2026-2027 Educational Benefits Application available on our School Nutrition page. Details are provided on the forms.
