Consultation and Technical Assistance (TA) Services
The consultation and technical assistance services provided by the CARES team follows a multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) model for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) services.
Tier 1 | Core Universal Interventions | Core Universal InterventionsConsultants recommend and offer training to public school staff on these preventative and proactive interventions that should be available to all students. Consultants provide recommendations and accommodations to ensure equitable access. |
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Tier 2 | Targeted Interventions | Targeted Group InterventionsAll of Tier 1, plus consultants work directly with the school team on identifying access and communication supports to develop targeted interventions. |
Tier 3 | Intensive Interventions | Intensive, Individualized InterventionsAll services must be noted on an Individual Educational Plan (IEP). |
This model aligns with the Educational Service Guidelines for students who are DHH developed by the National Association of State Directors of Special Education (NASDSE). The NASDSE guidelines were created in partnership with a project through the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
CARES continues to ensure equitable access for students with hearing loss in Vermont and assists in building capacity for Vermont public schools.