The following information and resources support professionals and caregivers working with students who are deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind.
WESP-DHH Resources for Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deafblind
Explore a variety of resources to support students, families, and professionals.
Educational Audiologists
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License Requirements for School Audiologists - This link will connect you with DPI Educator Licensing.
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FAQ Regarding School Audiology Services (11/2014) - The purpose of this document is to respond to questions concerning the role and responsibilities of educational audiologists and how they differ from clinical audiologists in medical settings, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing, and speech and language pathologists.
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Supporting Optimal Listening Environments for Learning (10/2014) - The purpose of this document is to increase awareness related to the effects of classroom acoustics on listening, learning, and student achievement.
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List of WI Educational Audiologists (7/2022) - This document provides a list of educational audiologists currently working within Wisconsin school districts.
Educational Interpreters
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License Requirements for Educational Interpreters - This link will connect you with DPI Educator Licensing.
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WESP-DHH Educational Interpreter Resources - Explore a variety of resources specific to educational interpreting.
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Guidance for DPI-Licensed Educational Interpreters (3/2018) - This document provides clarification regarding differences between DPI licensed educational interpreters and Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) licensed community interpreters.
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Student Need for an Interpreter - A Guided IEP Team Discussion - This document was created by a group of stakeholders to assist districts in determining a student’s need for an educational interpreter. This document can assist IEP teams in determining need for an educational interpreter and the type of interpreting required to meet the student’s needs.
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Educational Interpreter Job Performance Rubric - This document was created by a group of educational interpreters and DHH teachers to assist school administrators in conducting a job evaluation that aligns with the expectations of someone working as an educational interpreter.
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Interpreting for a World Language: A Resource Tool - This guide can assist educational teams in determining together what expectations are to be held, how the interpreter is to support this process for learning another language, how the student is to be assessed, and possible resources for the student and staff to access.
Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
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License Requirements for Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing - This link will connect you with DPI Educator Licensing and follows general teacher licensing requirements.
- Optimizing Outcomes for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (9/2018).pdf - This document was created by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education, Inc. (NASDSE) and emphasizes the educational diversity of students who are deaf and hard of hearing.