Our children not only learn to talk, but they also learn all the other subjects that are taught in preschool and early elementary grades so they can successfully mainstream into schools with hearing children. Our early elementary program, kindergarten through 2nd grade, includes instruction in reading, math, science, social studies and the use of computers, in addition to programs in art, music and physical education. A major focus is on learning to read because reading provides the foundation for all other learning.

Learning is fun when you are successful. Our teacher-pupil ratio of about one to three and our small learning groups make it possible for our teachers to provide each child with individualized instruction, capitalizing on strengths and adapting to each child's needs, abilities and learning style. Our teachers have the skills to gear the level of work to be challenging, while at the same time providing the support necessary to ensure success for each child. Being successful is not only highly motivating for our children but results in increased self esteem. Learning to talk is hard work for deaf children, but our teachers make sure it is also fun.

The dedication, knowledge and talent of our teachers are immediately apparent even to a first time visitor to our classrooms. Seeing the children learn and enjoy learning makes the teaching effort well worth it. Our teachers set the tone of our school, creating a learning environment that disguises hard work and makes learning exciting.

With our on-site audiology services, our audiologist can closely monitor the children's cochlear implants and hearing aids. The top priority for our audiologist is for each child to have a device that is fitted to provide maximum access to sound. Keeping the children aided with devices that are properly fitted and working is essential to their success. We have the equipment for testing hearing and for programming cochlear implants and digital hearing aids: so, when necessary, adjustments can be made to whatever device a child is wearing. Each year approximately 80% of our children have cochlear implants and our audiologists are true specialists in this area.