At Green Hills AEA, our Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (TDHHs) work every day to ensure that students with hearing loss are seen, heard, and supported in meaningful ways.
What Do Our Services Look Like?
Our TDHHs serve children and youth with educationally significant hearing loss from birth through age 21. The services we provide are flexible and individualized, based on assessments and each learner’s communication needs, developmental profile, and educational goals.
Support may include:
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Early ACCESS services and family education
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Direct instruction tailored to the student’s communication modality (spoken language, sign language, or both)
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Collaboration and consultation with educators, related service providers, and families
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Professional development and guidance for school teams
Every student is unique—and so are the services we provide.
What Do We Teach?
TDHHs work with students, families, and educational teams to develop skills that go far beyond traditional academics. These may include:
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Language development (spoken and/or sign language)
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Listening and auditory comprehension skills
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Understanding hearing loss and equipment use
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Self-advocacy and communication repair strategies
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Social-emotional and self-determination skills
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Deaf culture and history
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Post-secondary transition planning and resources
By addressing these areas, we help ensure that students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing have the tools to thrive in school—and beyond.
Our Purpose and Impact
What makes the role of a TDHH unique?
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They bring a specialized lens to understanding how hearing loss impacts learning, language, and development
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They provide expert insight during assessments and IEP development
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They help ensure that low-incidence needs are not overlooked
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They support universal practices and help educators better understand how to meet the needs of learners
Although students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing represent just 1% of all IEPs, their needs are often complex and deeply individualized. TDHHs are essential in identifying those needs and designing effective supports that empower each learner to succeed.
At Green Hills AEA, we are proud to advocate for a more inclusive educational experience—one where all students, regardless of hearing status, have access to the resources and relationships they need to flourish.