{"id":141,"date":"2015-04-07T10:15:19","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T14:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/ese\/?page_id=141"},"modified":"2025-09-10T09:42:59","modified_gmt":"2025-09-10T13:42:59","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/dhh\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>What do you mean by Hearing Impaired?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> A student with a hearing impairment is one who has a lack of or a reduction in the ability to hear clearly. This problem may occur in the outer, middle or inner ear or along the pathway to the brain. The degree of hearing loss may range from mild to profound.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>How can I tell if my child has a hearing problem?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> A hearing impairment can go undetected, it is often called the &#8220;invisible&#8221; disability. When a child has any of the following characteristics, the parent should consult with their child&#8217;s doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Lack of or limited response to sound or speech<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Lack of or delayed speech and language skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Frequent ear infections<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>If I have a concern, what should I do?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Share your observations and concerns with:<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> a. Your pediatrician or ear, nose and throat specialist (ENT)<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> b. Your child&#8217;s teacher, speech-language clinician, or the school counselor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Follow up with any recommended medical or audiological management.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Share all information with school personnel. An audiogram within 1 year is necessary for determination of eligibility for services from the public school system. If you have concerns with obtaining this evaluation, contact your school\u00a0 counselor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">If your child is age 3 to 5,\u00a0 contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fdlrs.org\/child-find\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Child Find<\/a> or call 386-329-3811.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>What services are available through the schools?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> The St. Johns County School District has a continuum of services for students with disabilities, from ages 3-21. These services range from consultative to placement in special classes with other students with varying exceptionalities on public school campuses. The amount of time the student spends in an exceptional education class is determined by the individual student\u2019s needs and plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">St. Johns County School District contracts with Clarke Schools for Speech and Hearing in Jacksonville for a Pre-K auditory-oral program option.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provide services to eligible students on an itinerant basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>How will the program benefit my child?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> Once in the program, the emphasis is on individualized instruction that develops language, literacy, academic and self-advocacy skills. Each year, an annual review meeting is held with the parents, the teacher and other professionals who work with your child. Together, the committee will develop an individual educational plan (IEP) to meet the needs of your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>How can I help?<br \/>\n<\/strong>Parents are encouraged to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Be a team member, become involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Follow audiological recommendations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Keep ear molds and hearing aids in good working condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Reinforce language<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Read to your child at home<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Help your child develop a healthy self-concept<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Encourage independence<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\">Seek counseling, if necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>What if my child does not qualify?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> If your child is evaluated and does not qualify for the program, you may want to meet with personnel from your child&#8217;s school to discuss other options for providing appropriate accommodations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"><strong>What is the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)?<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: georgia,palatino,serif;\"> The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind is located in St. Augustine, FL. Residential and day programs are provided for eligible students Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade. Visit the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fsdbk12.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind<\/a><\/strong> website for information on the school and enrollment criteria.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do you mean by Hearing Impaired? A student with a hearing impairment is one who has a lack of or a reduction in the ability to hear clearly. This problem may occur in the outer, middle or inner ear or along the pathway to the brain. 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