The Resource Center's deaf education consultant leads a multidisciplinary team that provides free consultations, in-service training, and other educational services for school districts throughout the state of Missouri. The team serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from preschool through high school. In addition to these services, the team is able to answer questions, share literature, and provide information on useful resources. School districts may email or call the Resource Center at 573-592-2543 to request assistance.
Formal Consultations with Student Consultations
The Resource Center team provides consultations at the request of local school districts to address the educational needs of individual students. Parents who would like a consultation for their child should ask the child's school to contact the Resource Center and request assistance.
A formal consultation typically begins with a file review of the student's current IEP, most recent educational evaluation, and most recent audiogram. The Resource Center team will provide feedback to the district based on the information and any questions the district has. Afterward, services vary depending on district needs and may include topics such as evaluation guidance, IEP development, educational environment (i.e., acoustics, class size, etc.), special education process, audiology and assistive technology, speech and language development, communication needs, or literacy. On-site observations may be provided, dependent on need and scheduling availability.
The Resource Center also offers program-level consultations for school districts with specialized deaf and hard-of-hearing education programs. Please contact the Resource Center for further information.
Staff Training
The Resource Center team is available to provide in-service training to your school district or organization. Presentation topics are customized based on your needs. Please contact the Resource Center for further information.