Jared Ballesil's Inservice
DEAF EDUCATION
The Deaf Blind Student in the Classroom
Hand under hand is best when working with a student with DeafBlindness
May have difficulty attending for long periods of time due to listening fatigue
Can look attentive and appear to understand when they do not
May not make their communication needs known to their teachers or alert the teacher to equipment malfunction
May need extra time to process language when answering questions
May need to be allowed flexible seating
Types of Equipment Jared will have:
Cochlear Implant/ Processor
The actual device he wears on his ears is called a processor. You will hear this term when talking about his equipment.
Topic of Conversation/Calendar Conversation
Importance of Amplification
Ensures the best possible listening conditions
Provides auditory access to language, learning and communication
Every minute without properly working amplification contributes to growing gaps in learning
The level of educational and social success a student achieves is directly related to the number of hours amplification is worn each day
Make the use of amplification a routine, daily expectation from the start
A teacher’s attitude toward amplification sets the stage for student use and acceptance
Role of the DeafBlind Team
Provide in-service and consultation services for teachers concerning their student’s hearing and vision loss
Assist with auditory and vision equipment
Attend ALL ARD meetings (Vision and AI teachers are required to be in all ARDs)
Provide direct instruction to (some) students in areas of language, listening, self-advocacy and social skills.
Assess student progress on IEP goals
Ensure that IEP accommodations related to hearing and vision loss are understood and carried out
Aid teachers in creating an environment that promotes success for their DeafBlind student and gives that student the communication access they deserve
What is an AUDIOGRAM?
Jared's Audiogram
**Jared is able to hear UNDER the GREEN/CI line with his implant in an ideal listening environment.
Contact ME:
Rachel Messick
Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Plano Regional Day School Program for the Deaf
Email: rachel.messick@pisd.edu
Website: https://sites.google.com/pisd.edu/planordspdparent/home
Phone: 469-600-4757