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These resources focus on the learning characteristics, social-emotional needs, and educational placement considerations of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Resources are tailored to educational, medical, and therapeutic professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing in schools and other settings. Additional resources and information are available on our portal. 

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For Teachers and Related Service Providers

Supporting Students Who Are Hard of Hearing: Promoting a Positive Educational Experience

This resource gives quick tips for teachers and related service providers regarding what to expect and considerations for the information they encounter when working with students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Additional tips and information are available on the portal.

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FOR KINDERGARTEN TO GRADE 12​

K-12 ASL Content Standards

The K-12 ASL Content Standards provide grade-level benchmarks designed to help teachers plan curriculum and instruction. The standards set the foundation and general expectations for K-12 students and are based on their learning and using ASL as their first language.

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For Research and services

Optimizing Outcomes for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing | NASDSE

This is a great resource for state and local education officials looking for research and information regarding best practices for establishing and maintaining effective programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Access the Educational Services Guidelines and presentation video in the portal.

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For Research and services

What Is Bilingual Education?​

 This video provides an overview of American Sign Language and English bilingual education. This approach to educating children who are deaf and/or hard of hearing helps to optimize language access, supports the development of the whole child, and actively engages children in the learning process, within the educational setting and beyond. For more information regarding ASL/English Bilingual Education, please email BEC@gallaudet.edu.

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About the Clerc Center

The Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center at Gallaudet University is a federally funded center with exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students and is tasked with developing and disseminating innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide while providing information, training, and technical assistance for parents and professionals to meet the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students from birth to age 21.

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