What Questions Should I Ask About Service Delivery?

Will my child be able to use his or her language and communication mode with peers and school professionals?
What supplementary aids and services are available?
Will the education setting reflect my child’s personal preferences and abilities, such as listening/speaking or using American Sign Language (ASL)?
How often will my child have time with a teacher of the deaf (TOD), speech and language pathologist (SLP), or other related service providers?
What are the transportation options?
Will my child have the opportunity to see old friends, or to make new friends?
What is my child’s academic level?
Will the school nurse be able to administer my child’s medical needs?