Policy – Category 5000 (Students)
AR 5005.7 - Audiology
• Training regarding hearing loss and educational implications;
• Training regarding the usage of hearing aids/auditory trainer monitoring kits;
• Consultation and recommendation regarding appropriate classroom amplification systems;
• Vendoring of classroom amplification equipment;
• Training regarding the use of classroom amplification equipment; and,
• Consultation regarding accommodations.
3.4
Hearing Support Services
The regulations implementing the IDEA 2004 include a provision regarding the proper functioning of hearing aids. This requirement states that “Each public agency shall ensure that the hearing aids worn in school by children with hearing impairments, including deafness, are functioning properly.” ( Title 34 of the Code of Federal Regulations § 300.10.5(b) ) Hearing support services providers are certified DMOPS teachers of the Deaf and Hard of hearing (DHH). They provide instruction and support for children with hearing loss in developing speech, reading, developing auditory language and self-advocacy skills, as well as academic support in an inclusive educational program.
4.0
Source of Referrals for DMSELPA Audiological Services
LEAs are responsible for implementing a hearing-screening program in their respective LEA. If a child fails two or more screenings, the LEA nurse, speech-language pathologist, psychologist, classroom teacher, parent, or administrator may initiate a request for audiological services. A discussion must first be held to inform the parent of the concern and proposal to refer for audiological assessment. California Education Code § 49452. Sights and hearing test. The governing board of any school district shall, subject to Section 49451, provide for the testing of the sight and hearing of each pupil enrolled in the schools of the district. The test shall be adequate in nature and shall be given only by duly qualified supervisors of health employed by the district; or by certificated employees of the district or of the county superintendent of schools who possess the qualifications prescribed by the Commission for
AR 5005.7 – Audiology
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Desert Mountain Special Education Local Plan Area (DMSELPA) (rev. 00/00)
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