In-District School Consulting
for Mainstreamed Students

Mainstreamed deaf and communication disabled students many times need specialized support in their home schools.  A Teacher of the Deaf/Special Needs can provide the expertise and assistance the classroom teacher and school administrators need.  Services include:

• Direct or consultative support to the student's team.


• School-wide trainings regarding Deafness/hearing loss.


• Sign language classes for peers.


• Sign language classes for school personnel.

For more information, contact Executive Director, Mark Carlson markcarlson@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org

Family Consulting

Beverly School for the Deaf provides individualized consulting for families of children newly diagnosed with hearing loss and/or communication challenges.  Families may decide to incorporate additional communication therapies into their child's day.  BSD can arrange for private, hourly language therapy in your home.  This privately paid service would be beyond those listed on the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).

For more information, contact Executive Director, Mark Carlson markcarlson@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org

Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Psychological Consultative Services

Deaf and hard of hearing students require the services of a psychologist with expertise in deafness including American Sign Language, Deaf culture, technological innovations, current research, and resources for families and educational professionals.

Consultation

• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and parents to find effective solutions to learning and behavior problems


• Educate professionals and parents about child development and how it affects learning and behavior of deaf children


• Strengthen working relationships between teachers, service providers in the community, and parents

Evaluation/Assessment

Psychoeducational assessment for the diagnosis and treatment of intellectual, academic, personality, and emotional disorders of children:

• Developmental Delay and related disorders


• Intellectual Assessment and Learning Disabilities


• Attention Deficit Disorders


• Personality Assessment and Social and Emotional Difficulties


• Assess academic skills and aptitude for learning


• Evaluate the effectiveness of academic and behavior management programs

Prevention and Planning

• Develop programs to make schools safer and more effective learning environments


• Promote tolerance, understanding, and appreciation of diversity within the school community


• Design programs for children at risk of failing school


• Use evidence-based research to develop and recommend effective interventions and strategies to improve schools

Intervention

• Psychological counseling to help resolve interpersonal or family problems that interfere with school performance


• Direct service with children and families to resolve problems in adjustment and learning


• Provide training in social skills and anger management


• Help families and schools manage crises, such as death, illness or community trauma

For more information, contact Lis Drake, School Psychologist at lisdrake@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org

Deaf Awareness Training

This presentation will teach some basic signs, tips for communicating with a deaf person, and how to use an interpreter.  Communication modes will be discussed (such as the difference between ASL, SEE II, and PSE).  Included topics are strategies, support and devices that assist deaf individuals, including cochlear implants, hearing aids, auditory trainers, TTYs, Deaf Relay, new technology, and hearing dogs.  Presentations are available to educators, audiologists, child care centers, hospitals, corporations, and government agencies.

For more information, contact Executive Director, Mark Carlson markcarlson@beverlyschoolforthedeaf.org

Sign Language Classes
View our sign language classes.