Curriculum

Curriculum drives theeducational program, which is individualized for each student witha disability.  Most students with disabilities have success inlearning the same general education content as their non-disabled peerswho also require some modifications to the general education curriculumto address their specific needs.  A key issue for the educationalteam is designing a program that allows students to learn andsocialize with non-disabled peers to the greatest extentpossible.  Reading and math are two subjects that are critical toa student's overall success.

In addition to a district's corecurriculum, students who are deaf and hard of hearing may requiresupplemental curricular materials to address core subjects.  TheFairview Reading Program is one example of a program designed forstudents who are deaf and hard of hearing.  Curricular resourcesthat target specific deficit areas also may be required.  BringingSound to Life: Principles and Practices of Cochlear ImplantRehabilitation is one example of a program designed for students whoare deaf and hard of hearing to develop auditory skills.  Inselecting core and supplemental curricula, IEPteams should always be mindful of the need to develop language andcommunication skills and all areas of the student's IndividualizedEducation Program (IEP).