Description: NorCal contracts with school districts to provide Deaf Coaching services to families with deaf and hard-of-hearing children. A Deaf Coach is a Deaf adult who is fluent in sign language and works in conjunction with the teacher and the family to provide services that support the student's progress toward IFSP or IEP language goals.Services provided by the Deaf Mentor: Meet with the family weekly or bi-weekly. Teach sign vocabulary and engage the family in sign language communication. Model the use of sign language and visual cues when interacting with their child. Provide strategies for communication. Share about Deaf Culture and the general experiences that Deaf people have. Introduce families to events in the Deaf Community.
Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 am - noon, 1 pm - 5 pm;Closed on major holidays
Eligibility: Families with deaf and hard of hearing children age 0 to 5 years.Also serves school-aged students needing support such as improving sign language communication, accessing school curriculum, or achieving IEP language goals.
Requirements: No information has be provided by Agency.
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