The
Early Intervention classroom for children who are hearing impaired provides
learning experiences in a language-rich environment. Instruction
is provided for children, three to five years of age, by a teacher and
an instructional assistant.
Programming
is provided for eligible children as determined by the IEP team. Districts
may choose to offer early intervention services to EI children in their
kindergarten year if appropriate.
The primary
goal of the program is to improve communication skills through spoken
language and listening. Sign language support may be used as a
bridge to oral language.
The
instructional program includes:
