Overview of Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services

Since 1974, the Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing has served students enrolled in the Boise School District. The program is staffed by teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, speech language pathologists, educational interpreters, instructional aide(s), and an educational audiologist. Services are available for students with educationally significant hearing loss Pre-K through 12th grade. DHH supports are determined by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. 

Our program goal is to equip each student with the communication, academic, and social skills necessary for a lifetime of success. Collaboration among parents, students, school personnel, and outside agencies remains an essential component of our program. We strive to: