About Our Program

How Students Learn in the Oral Deaf Program

Early Intervention

The Oral Deaf Program partners with families as early as infancy to support a child’s listening and spoken language development. Early Intervention services help parents understand hearing levels, introduce hearing technology, and build strong communication skills during the years when language growth happens fastest.

Families receive guidance, strategies, and one-on-one support from specialists who understand both hearing loss and early childhood development. The goal is to help every child begin building the foundations for speech, language, and learning before they enter school.

Preschool

The Oral Deaf Program offers a preschool experience designed specifically for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students learn alongside peers in a structured, language-rich environment that supports listening skills, early literacy, vocabulary, and communication confidence.

Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing work closely with speech-language pathologists and audiologists to ensure each child has access to sound, language models, and individualized support. Preschoolers also begin developing self-advocacy skills and independence with hearing technology, preparing them for future school success.

Resident District

When students enter kindergarten and beyond, their educational placement is coordinated with their resident school district. The Oral Deaf Program collaborates with each district to determine the best setting based on a student’s needs, goals, and access to communication.

Some students continue receiving support within the Oral Deaf Program, while others return to their home district with services provided there. The team works with families throughout the process to ensure a smooth transition, consistent support, and ongoing access to hearing technology and communication tools.