Special Education
Hard of Hearing and Deaf Students:
A Resource Guide to Support Classroom Teachers
Preparing to Teach Students who are Hard of Hearing or Deaf
Sample Questions to Ask Parent(s)/Guardian(s) During First Interview
- Would you tell me about your child's hearing loss and what you think it might mean in my classroom?
- Could we talk about how you communicate with your child at home? Are there any particular language difficulties I need to be aware of? What is the best way for me to get his/her attention in a group?
- What reports about your child would you feel are important for me to have? (Audiograms, assessments, recommendations, etc.)
- Does your child need any special equipment? (Does your child know how to use it?)
- What are some strategies you have found useful that I can use if your child does not understand me?
- There likely will be questions about the hearing loss from the other students in the class: Have you suggestions for me about what might be said, and how it should be presented?
- Are there any other people working with your child that I should know about?
- Are there any other questions you would like to ask me?
