The Deaf and Hard of Hearing Itinerant Program provides technical support to
students, within the general educational environment, whose hearing loss
adversely affects their academic performance. This program also provides
in-service and support to these students' parents and school personnel on the
adverse affects of hearing loss, assistive technology support and classroom
strategies, including accommodations and modifications to promote student
success.
The services Itinerant Teachers provide are designed to enable students
to become active and independent learners. Services can be both direct and
consultative, and include auditory training, speechreading, pre-teaching,
expressive/receptive language development, compensatory strategy development,
assistive technology, self-advocacy and identification of resources. The
Itinerant Teacher is a vital liaison to the to the educational team in
facilitating an optimal learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing
students in the general educational curriculum.
Southwest Cook County
Cooperative
