The following Wisconsin DPI resources were developed to assist IEP teams with decision making for identification of students who are deaf, hard of hearing, or deafblind (hearing impaired).
Comprehensive Special Education Evaluations for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (07/2024)
This resource outlines both formal and informal assessments that may be useful when conducting comprehensive special education evaluations to identify students who are deaf or hard of hearing to determine eligibility for special education services through an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Information Update Bulletin 11.01 (08.17R)
Statewide Services Provided by the Wisconsin Educational Services Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and the Wisconsin Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Expanded Core Curriculum for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (08/2024)
The Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) targets areas of functional skill development that are required of students who are deaf or hard of hearing in order to access the General Education curriculum and achieve the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards and identified areas of need can be included on the student's IEP, as needed.
The Pennsylvania Expanded Core Competencies for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania developed a resource on the expanded core competencies for students who are deaf and hard of hearing that provides depth and details on how to implement the expanded core curriculum.
Consideration of Special Factors when a Student is Deaf or Hard of Hearing (03/2007)
Teachers and administrators reviewed and created this document to assist IEP teams in having a comprehensive discussion about the Special Factors within the IEP and how they may apply to the needs of students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Checklist to Consider Wisconsin Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project (WDBTAP) Supports and Services
This worksheet is provided to assist local education agency staff, individualized education program (IEP) teams, families, medical providers, or others in determining whether to access free services and supports through the Wisconsin Deaf-Blind Technical Assistance Project (WDBTAP). WDBTAP is a federally funded project through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs. The WDBTAP has been established to provide technical assistance on behalf of children aged birth through 21 who are deaf-blind.
Sensory Impairments Terminology and Deafblindness Emergency Rule
Wisconsin State Legislature Statement of Scope for Administrative Rule Changes to update hearing and vision impaired terminology and add deafblindness as a disability category.