Deaf and Hard of Hearing Resources
SFUSD offers a continuum of services to support students who qualify for special education services under the category of deaf/hard of hearing (DHH). The type, frequency, and delivery of those services will depend on each child’s Individual Education Program (IEP).
How to Request ASL Interpretation
If you would like to request interpretation for a student, please contact your child’s case manager, or SFUSD’s DHH Coordinator, Maggie Michels Espinosa at michelsm@sfusd.edu
If you are a deaf or hard of hearing employee, please submit a help ticket at eis.sfusd.edu
DHH Programs
Total Communication
Cesar Chavez Elementary (PK-5) Presidio Middle School (6-8) The Academy High School (9-12) | Total Communication (TC) is a philosophy of educating Deaf and Hard of Hearing children that incorporates all means of communication: American Sign Language, listening, speech, natural gestures, body language, AAC, visuals, etc.
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Auditory/Oral Lafayette Elementary (PK-5) Presidio Middle School (6-8) | The Auditory/Oral approach teaches children to use hearing and speech to develop spoken language for communication and learning. |
Deaf Plus Francis Scott Key Elementary (TK-5) Lowell High School (9-12) | The term Deaf Plus is in reference to a Deaf and Hard of Hearing child who also has additional disabilities. The conditions impacting these children are varied, including vision loss, Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual disability, etc. The SFUSD deaf plus classrooms serve deaf and hard of hearing students with significant cognitive delays. |
Early Start (Birth to Age 3) Home and Classroom Based Services | Early Start services are offered through the SF County Office of Education to students who qualify as Deaf and Hard of Hearing from birth to age 3. |
Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services | Itinerant Deaf and Hard of Hearing services are provided by itinerant DHH teachers at the student’s school of attendance. ITODs support in academics, understanding of hearing loss, equipment use, and/or self-advocacy skills.
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American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation |
At this time, SFUSD contracts with non-public agencies to ensure ASL interpretation services are available to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs and for support of our Deaf and Hard of Hearing staff members.
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Contacts
General Questions or ASL Interpretation for Students:
Maggie Michels Espinosa, Director Special Education Services and DHH Coordinator
415-823-0356
Itinerant DHH services:
Princess Tucker, Supervisor of Related Services
Low Incidence Related Services Lead:
Miranda Conway
This page was last updated on September 16, 2024