PROVINCIAL OUTREACH PROGRAM
The Provincial Outreach Program provides programming consultation and support to school districts in the area of education of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. These services include:
| consulting with teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, regular class teachers, parents and other educational team members; | |
| facilitating Individual Educational Plans (IEPs); | |
| assessing students' strengths and needs with recommendations for educational programs; | |
| video-conference opportunities for staff, students and families; | |
| curriculum support through the use of technology; | |
| literacy and social responsibility direct support to connect students across the province; | |
| assisting with in-service for district resource people; | |
| interpreter and educational assistant support and professional development; | |
| professional development support to teachers of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; and | |
| networking among parent groups, service organizations and school programs. |
The Provincial Outreach Program also coordinates workshops for staff and parents of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The topics discussed in these workshops include:
| types of hearing loss; | |
| indications and the educational implications of hearing loss; | |
| language development considerations; | |
| using and maintaining hearing aids and FM equipment; | |
| myths and expectations of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students; and | |
| strategies for communication. |
You can obtain more information of the services offered by contacting the program consultant.
You can contact your school district's Director of Special Education.
You can also write a short request to the Principal for the BC Provincial School for the Deaf seeking a consultation visit.
BC Provincial School for the Deaf, Principal
5325 Kincaid Street
Burnaby, BC V5G 1W2