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Extract
from:-
Where Do We Go From Here?
A Guide for the Families of Newly Diagnosed Deaf or Hearing Impaired
Children
Published by Parent Council for Deaf Education Inc
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CHECKLIST
FOR PARENTS WHEN SEEKING AN APPROPRIATE PROGRAM FOR THEIR DEAF
OR HEARING IMPAIRED CHILD
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| 1. |
Is
the attitude to deafness positive? Do
they have deaf or hearing impaired adults
involved in the program? |
| 2. |
How
is the school program organised? Are the
teachers stressed by lack of resources/personnel
eg trying to teach too many children in
different educational levels in the same
class? |
| 3. |
What
is the success rate of the school? What
educational level do the children leave
school with? |
| 4. |
What
is being taught? What is the education
program? Is it only on the development
of language or are other subjects taught?
What is the literacy rate of the students? |
| 5. |
Are
the teachers skilled in the communication
method used by the school? e.g. if it's
a Signed English program, are the teachers
fluent? |
| 6. |
How
far is the school from your home? Travelling
can be very tiring for children. |
| 7. |
Is
there innovation and research furthered
at the school? |
| 8. |
Is
there any encouragement for family involvement? |
