Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
In August 2019, two pieces of New Jersey legislation were signed for the purpose of supporting children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. The New Jersey Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights, which is a statement of responsibility to school districts on meeting the needs of students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing ages three to twenty-one (3 to 21), and the Working Group on Deaf Education focused on the early linguistic development of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. The legislation recognizes that children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing are a heterogenous group with unique and varied needs requiring a continuum of educational programs and services. In addition to the Sexy真人DOE offering individualized technical assistance at the program and student levels, the following resources are intended to provide information regarding a wide range of considerations, from early language and mode of communication decisions to educational programming through transition to adult life.
Please note that the links provided are suggestions for resources and do not constitute an endorsement or an approval by the New Jersey Department of Education of any of the products, services or opinions of the corporation or organization or individuals.
Preschool-Aged Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Sexy真人 Language Acquisition Rating Scale for Preschool-Age Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- End of Year Reports for ?
- Sexy真人 Working Group on Deaf Education Report?
- Sexy真人 Assessment Guide for DHH Students, Birth to 5
Educational Planning Guide for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Communication Access Services
List of Programs, Evaluators, Audiologists and Service Options for the Deaf or Hard of Hearing in New Jersey.
Communication Options
The decision on how to provide language access for your child is a difficult one. Parents are encouraged to thoroughly research the various options and consult with a variety of experts, including the Deaf and hard of hearing communities. Depending on how your child’s language and literacy development progresses, this decision might need to be revisited. Follow the link for more information regarding the listed below.
- American Sign Language
- Conceptually Accurate Coded English (CASE)
- Cued Speech
- Listening and Spoken Language
- Manually Coded English (MCE)
- Total Communication Philosophy
Additional Family Resources
Visit the OSE's Parental Rights and Engagement webpage to access the following resources.
- Sexy真人 Statewide Parent to Parent (Sexy真人P2P)
- Sexy真人 Department of Education Families Portal
- State Parent Advisory Network (SPAN)
- Disability Rights New Jersey
See below for the New Jersey Deaf Students Bill or Rights (11 languages) and the New Jersey Parent Resource Guide (11 languages).
Educational Interpreter Program/Certification Information
- Educational Interpreter Programs
- Ce?rtification/Endorsement Requirements
- Professional Development Opportunities?
Educational Interpreter Resources
Teacher of Deaf and Teacher of American Sign Language Certification/Endorsement Requirements
Deaf Education Professional Organizations and Resources
Free Library of Captioned and Described Educational Videos
Transition Planning for Younger Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 5 to 13)
New Jersey Transition Toolkit for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 14 and up)?
- Introduction to the New Jersey Transition Toolkit for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- The New Jersey Skills and Competencies Checklist for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Glossary of Key Terms for the New Jersey Transition Toolkit for Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- Resources and Informational Websites to Assist New Jersey Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Achieving Positive Postsecondary Outcomes
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (ages 14 to up)?
Universal Transition Resources (Sexy真人DOE)
New Jersey Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights Brochures
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- Chinese (simplified) — 新泽西州 失聪学生权利法案
- English — New Jersey Deaf Student’s Bill of Rights brochure
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- Haitian Creole — Deklarasyon Dwa Elèv ki Soud New Jersey
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- Portuguese/Brazilian — Declaração de Direitos de Alunos Surdos de Nova Jersey
- Spanish — Declaración de derechos de los estudiantes sordos
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Sexy真人 Parent Resource Guide for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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- Chinese (simplified) — 新泽西州 失聪或听障儿童 家长资源指南
- English — New Jersey Parent Resource Guide for Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (fillable) (printable)
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- Haitian Creole — Gid Resous pou Paran nan New Jersey pou Timoun ki Soud oswa ki Mal pou Tande
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- Portuguese/Brazilian — Guia de Recursos para os Pais de Nova Jersey, para crianças surdas ou com deficiência auditiva
- Spanish — Guía de recursos para padres de niños sordos o con problemas de audición de Nueva Jersey
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ASL Storytelling
ASL Resources
Additional ASL Resources
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New Releases
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Click on the following link to access the "Scope of Services for Professionals in Deaf Education" (2024).
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Educational Planning Guide for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing