Essential competencies for teaching students with hearing loss and additional disabilities

The purpose of this national study was to establish an initial database of the essential competencies needed for corking with students who are deaf or hard of hearing with additional disabilities. Surveys were sent to program supervisors across the United States; each supervisor was asked to give th e survey to a professional on his or her staff who worked with students who were deaf or hard of hearing with additional disabilities. Respondents ind icated that there were 67 specific competencies needed for working with thi s diverse population of students. A List of the specific competencies and a rationale for providing more in-depth training for teachers is provided.