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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Brochure (PDF)

The Calgary Board of Education offers a variety of services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing to develop the necessary skills to be successful in the educational environment. A majority of students are integrated into regular school programs where Hearing Strategists for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing are available to schools for consultation, in-service, student tutorial and assessment. Our team consists of a System Principal for Deaf or Hard of Hearing, 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:

Norma Jean Taylor, System Principal	TTY 403-777-7265
Relay Operator	1-800-855-0511 Email: njtaylor@cbe.ab.ca
Fax Number	403-777-6016
Educational Audiologist	403-777-7240, ext. 2224
Audiology Clerk	403-777-7240, ext. 2326

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

QUEEN ELIZABETH SCHOOL

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 with educational services utilizing Total Communication (TC), which tends to be a simultaneous use of spoken English and Sign Language in English word order. The TC approach emphasizes the use of a variety of modes of communication such as Sign Language, written and spoken English, finger spelling, speech and speech reading, and/or visual aids.

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

Program staff usually includes Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, Educational Interpreters, and/or Interveners for the Deafblind. 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 the Calgary Health Region's Speech Language Pathology as resources within the program.

STANLEY JONES SCHOOL

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 with educational services utilizing Aural/Oral communication. The program also emphasizes the use of residual hearing, speech and speech reading, and/or visual aids.

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

Program staff usually includes 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 the Calgary Health Region's Speech Language Pathology as resources within the program.

COLONEL MACLEOD SCHOOL

The goal of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program, and/or integration at Colonel Macleod School is to provide students ranging from Grade 7 to Grade 9 with educational services utilizing the Aural/Oral communication method. The program also emphasizes the use of residual hearing, speech-reading, and maximum use of visual aids.

The focus of instruction is on literacy development (reading/writing). Curriculum modifications, instructional accommodations, assistive technology, and integration into regular classrooms are implemented based on the individual needs of each student. The ratio of students to staff varies depending upon the complexity of the needs of the individual students and the student's grade placement.

QUEEN ELIZABETH HIGH SCHOOL

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, with the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma or Certificate of High School Achievement. A variety of models of communication are used regardless of a student's communication preference. This may include Aural/Oral communication and/or Sign Language, written and spoken English, finger spelling, speech and speech reading skills, and/or visual aids.

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

Program staff usually includes Teachers of the Deaf, Education Assistants, and Educational Interpreters, and/or Interveners for the Deafblind. 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 the Calgary Health Region's Speech Language Pathology as resources within the program.

SIR WILLIAM VAN HORNE HIGH SCHOOL

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 Grade12 with the necessary skills to obtain a High School Diploma, Certificate of High School Achievement, or Certificate of Participation. A variety of models of communication are used. This may include Aural/Oral communication, and/or Sign Language, written and spoken English, finger spelling, speech and speech reading skills, and/or visual aids.

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

Program staff usually includes Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Assistants, Educational Interpreters, and/or Interveners for the Deafblind. The students, their families, and staff may also receive support from the Calgary Board of Education Audiology Department, Regional Educational Assessment and Consultation Services (REACH), and the Calgary Health Region's Speech Language Pathology as resources within the program.

For more information you may contact Special Education Department.

Standards for Special Education (June 2004), Alberta Education

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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