Forms and Documents (Deaf and Hard of Hearing)

• Deaf Child Bill of Rights (PDF)
• ECEA Rules
• IEP Form: Communication Plan (DOC)
• IEP Form:  Communication Plan - Spanish (DOC)
• IEP Form: Determination of Eligibility: Hearing Impairment, Including Deafness (DOC)
• IEP Form:  Determination of Eligibility:  Hearing Impairment, Including Deafness - Spanish (DOC)
• Colorado Resource Guide from Hands & Voices

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Deaf and Hard of Hearing Student – READ Act Guidance

For Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students who have limited or no measurable auditory access, the typical READ Act assessments may not be appropriate or fully accessible. In these cases, a "Body of Evidence" approach is used to determine if the student is experiencing a Significant Reading Deficiency (SRD).

A "Body of Evidence" approach involves gathering various types of data and information about the student's literacy and pre-reading skills from multiple sources. This might include observations, work samples, alternative assessments, progress monitoring data, and other relevant documentation. The goal is to create a comprehensive view of the student’s literacy abilities, rather than relying solely on standard assessments that may not accurately reflect their skills due to their hearing differences.

This method ensures that the determination of SRD is appropriate and accurate, taking into account the unique needs and abilities of DHH students who may not be able to access auditory components of the standard assessments.

READ Act Guidance for Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing (PDF)

The following are grade specific Body of Evidence Tools:

Body of Evidence Kindergarten Document (Google Sheet)Body of Evidence First Grade Document (Google Sheet)Body of Evidence Second Grade Document (Google Sheet)Body of Evidence Third Grade Document (Google Sheet)

Before using the tool please review the Body of Evidence Document found in the READ Act Guidance for Students who are Deaf or Hard-of-Hearing

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Questions?

For more information, please contact:

Shauna Moden, Deaf Education Specialist
Phone: 720-413-0179
Email Shauna Moden

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