The program for students with Auditory Impairments is designed to help the child with hearing loss be successful in the classroom. Services provided are based upon the individual student’s needs, through the ARD committee.

SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH HEARING LOSS INCLUDE:

Consult Services
The Itinerant Teacher for Students with Auditory Impairments consults with the child’s team of teachers. This usually includes doing an inservice at the beginning of the school year to discuss equipment and modifications the
child will need in the classroom, then ongoing support throughout the
school year.

Direct Services
For those students who have significant language and academic delays,
the Itinerant Teacher for Students with Auditory Impairments works directly
with the student to remediate those language and academic areas with
one-to-one resource support. Direct services are for a minimum of 45
minutes per week.

Audiological Services
Comal ISD contracts with Estes Audiology, in New Braunfels, for
Audiological services. This includes coordinating with students’ private audiologists regarding hearing aids and FM systems, troubleshooting and verifying student’s equipment at least once per school year, and consulting with parents and the Teacher for Students with Auditory Impairments regarding the child’s hearing loss and equipment needs.