Welcome to the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education!

The state-legislated Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education (The Center) is committed to a seamless process: from screening and diagnosis to early intervention IDEA Part C services, through transition to IDEA Part B services at age 3, continuing through that crucial early childhood education time, to kindergarten entry, through each grade of school, and finally including successful transition to post-secondary goals for each student, as productive adults with strong self-esteem, self-efficacy, and self-advocacy skills.  It takes everyone working together with high expectations and accountability for all. Together we can help all deaf and hard of hearing children in Indiana reach their greatest potential.

We follow the tenets of the Joint Commission on Infant Hearing, and as a Department of Education (DOE) Indiana Resource Network, we are aligned with the goals of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). We will introduce you to the Center staff in future blog posts so you can learn more about what we do. We are dedicated to having the expertise and experience to support quality professional development, to provide thorough assessments and specialized early intervention, to share resources, support and information, and to bring families together on this unique journey.  It does not matter what path the family is on, as long as the child has access to language and learning in all environments and is making necessary progress socially and academically. We empower families with resources and knowledge to make informed decisions; we do not act as gatekeepers of information or as decision-makers for families. We encourage the perspective of the whole child and the collaboration necessary to enable their success.

We hope you find this blog valuable and agree it has something for everyone.  Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook to see the most current information, resources, and events from the Center! (www.facebook.com/CDHHE).