SERVICES
Supporting Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students requires a comprehensive and collaborative approach. These students may experience academic challenges if their language and communication needs are not met. To ensure equitable access to education, schools must partner with professionals who specialize in Deaf education, language development, and access services. Carter Hears! provides schools with highly qualified and experienced professionals who specialize in supporting D/HH students. Our team includes certified Teachers of the Deaf, Educational Interpreters, and Language Facilitators. Each professional plays a vital role in ensuring students have full access to instruction, language development opportunities, and social engagement. We support IEP compliance, conduct comprehensive educational evaluations, and collaborate with school teams to deliver student-centered services that align with federal and state guidelines. Through innovative practices and a whole-child approach, Carter Hears! helps districts meet the diverse needs of D/HH learners with excellence and care.
SPECIALIZED DEAF EDUCATION
At Carter Hears!, certified and language-qualified (LQ) Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing bring specialized knowledge and innovative practices to their work with students. These professionals regularly attend local and national conferences to stay informed on emerging research and instructional strategies. In addition to delivering high-quality instruction, our teachers support IEP compliance and contribute to comprehensive educational evaluations and eligibility determinations that reflect a whole-child approach. Their work is further strengthened by access to a wide network of professionals, researchers, and experts in the field of hearing loss, ensuring students receive instruction rooted in both experience and evidence-based practice.
LANGUAGE & COMMUNICATION DEVELOPMENT
Therapists at Carter Hears! deliver targeted and coordinated language development services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students across a variety of communication modalities. Our team includes professionals trained in Auditory Verbal Therapy as well as bilingual English/Spanish therapists who specialize in supporting students through culturally and linguistically responsive practices. Services are tailored to meet each child’s individual needs and are aligned with their IEP goals to support meaningful communication, academic growth, and social development.
LANGUAGE ACCESS SUPPORT
Carter Hears! uses an innovative and targeted model for language development that is intentionally designed to close the language gap for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students. Our Language Facilitators work in close partnership with Teachers of the Deaf to implement developmentally appropriate strategies that support intentional language growth. These facilitators serve as consistent language models and are trained in a variety of communication modalities, including American Sign Language (ASL), oral language, and bi-modal approaches. Their role is essential in creating rich, accessible language environments that align with each student’s unique communication needs and educational goals.
EDUCATIONAL INTERPRETING
Educational Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring full access to instruction, communication, and peer interaction for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) students. Carter Hears! places qualified interpreters in long-term school-based assignments and offers both short-term and long-term substitutes to maintain uninterrupted services. In addition to staffing, we provide interpreter management and coordination support, assisting districts with scheduling, oversight, and professional growth opportunities for their interpreting teams. Our services also extend to community-based interpreting requests and include virtual interpreting options when appropriate—offering flexible, reliable solutions to meet the diverse needs of students and schools.
EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Carter Hears! ensures precise tracking and management of all hearing-related equipment through a comprehensive inventory system. Our team oversees the coordination of devices from the beginning to the end of the academic year, maintaining organization and accountability at every stage. We also offer specialized support for hearing aid and cochlear implant accounts, assisting with device maintenance, troubleshooting, and communication between families, schools, and audiologists. This integrated approach helps districts streamline equipment oversight and enhances service continuity for students.
SEEKING SERVICES?
If you’re seeking expert support for your Deaf and/or Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) student, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you represent a school, district, or family, our team is ready to collaborate with you to provide specialized services designed to meet the unique needs of your D/HH child(ren). If you’re interested in learning more about any of these services, please fill out the contact form below, and a member of our team will be happy to connect with you to discuss this in depth.