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The Calgary Board of Education offers a variety of services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing.  These services assist in the development of skills necessary to be successful in the education environment. A majority of students are integrated into regular school programs where Strategists for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing are available for consultation, in-service, student support and assessment. Our team consists of a System Principal for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Strategists and Educational Audiologists. The Calgary Board of Education also provides system programs for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Students follow the Alberta Program of Studies and have Individualized Program Plans that focus on their unique learner needs. For more information contact the System Principal, Deaf or Hard of Hearing:

The following are descriptions of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing programs/integration offered by the Calgary Board of Education.

QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL

Program’s Primary Mode of Communication: Total Communication

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Queen Elizabeth Elementary is to provide students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 6, educational services utilizing the Total Communication (TC) philosophy.  The TC approach may incorporate the use of a variety of modes of communication such as American Sign Language, written and/or spoken English.

The focus of instruction is on the development of literacy skills (reading/writing). Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Each student with hearing aids or cochlear implants may be equipped with a personal FM system. The ratio of students to staff varies depending upon the complexity of individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, Intervenors for Deafblind, and Educational Interpreters. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education's Audiology Department, Vision Centre, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services' Speech & Language Pathology.

STANLEY JONES SCHOOL

Program’s Primary Mode of Communication: Aural/Oral

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Stanley Jones School is to provide students ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 6, educational services utilizing Aural/Oral communication. The program also emphasizes the use of residual hearing, written English, speech, and/or speech reading.

The focus of instruction is on the development of literacy skills (reading/writing). Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Each student with hearing aids or cochlear implants may be equipped with a personal FM system. The ratio of students to staff varies depending upon the complexity of individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf and Education Assistants. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education's Audiology Department, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services’ Speech & Language Pathology.

QUEEN ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL

Program’s Primary Modes of Communication: American Sign Language/English, Aural/Oral

American Sign Language/English

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program and/or integration at Queen Elizabeth High School is to provide students ranging from Grade 7 to Grade 12, the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma, a Certificate of High School Achievement, or a Certificate of School Completion. The primary mode of communication is American Sign Language and English, accommodating the student’s communication preference. This may include American Sign Language, written and/or spoken English.

Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Integration into regular classrooms is supported by Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Interpreters, Education Assistants, Intervenors for Deafblind and/or assistive listening devices. The student to staff ratio varies depending upon the complexity of individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, Intervenors for Deafblind and Educational Interpreters. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education's Audiology Department, Vision Centre, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services’ Speech & Language Pathology.

Aural/Oral

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Queen Elizabeth High School is to provide students ranging from Grade 7 to Grade 12, the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma, Certificate of High School Achievement, or Certificate of School Completion. The primary mode of communication is Aural/Oral, accommodating the student’s communication preference.  This may include the use of residual hearing, written English, speech, and/or speech reading.

Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Integration into regular classrooms is supported by Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, and/or assistive listening devices. The student to staff ratio varies depending upon the complexity of  individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf and Education Assistants. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education's Audiology Department, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services’ Speech & Language Pathology.

SIR WILLIAM VAN HORNE HIGH SCHOOL

Program’s Primary Modes of Communication: American Sign Language/English, Aural/Oral

American Sign Language/English

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Sir William Van Horne High School is to provide students ranging from Grade 10 to Grade 12, the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma, Certificate of High School Achievement, or Certificate of School Completion. The primary mode of communication is American Sign Language and English, accommodating the student’s communication preference. This may include American Sign Language, written and/or spoken English.

Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Integration into regular classrooms is supported by Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Interpreters, Education Assistants, Intervenors for the Deafblind and/or assistive listening devices. The ratio of students to staff varies depending upon the complexity of individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, Educational Interpreters, and/or Intervenors for the Deafblind. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education’s Audiology Department, Vision Centre, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services’ Speech & Language Pathology.

Aural/Oral

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Sir William Van Horne High School is to provide students ranging from Grade 10 to Grade 12, the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma, Certificate of High School Achievement, or Certificate of School Completion. The primary mode of communication is Aural/Oral, accommodating the student’s communication preference.  This may include the use of residual hearing, written English, speech, and/or speech reading.

Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology (Universal Design Learning), and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual student. Integration into regular classrooms is supported by Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, and/or assistive listening devices. The student to staff ratio varies depending upon the complexity of   individual students and the student's grade placement.

Program staff may include: Teachers of the Deaf and Education Assistants. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education's Audiology Department, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and Alberta Health Services’ Speech & Language Pathology.

For more information you may contact Special Education Department.

Standards for Special Education (June 2004), Alberta Education

Click here to go to Alberta Education website and find the Essential Components of Educational Programming for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (Amended June 2004)

Do you have questions about supporting your student with special educational needs? Please visit Alberta Education's Special Education Resources for Parents web page.

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