Language and Learning

*The information in the following section was originally developed by a team that created a website focused on “raising deaf kids” (See About Us​). Minor edits may have been made.

Ask questions about the pros and cons of different kinds of schools. Then, follow  these steps:

1. Find out what schools there are in your area.
2. Ask your audiologist and other people who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH).
3. Call your school district and ask what choices they offer.
4. Talk to parents of children who are DHH already in school.
5. Ask them how their children like the school. Don't forget to ask the students, too!
6. Visit as many schools as you can.
7. Sit in on classes if possible.
8. Talk to the principal and teachers.
9. Compare schools.
10. Choose the school that best meets your child's needs.​