Assessment Services for Students
Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Assessment Team
Student evaluations are done by the Centre's Assessment Team. This team includes an audiologist, psychologist, and educators who specialize in the evaluation of academic and language skills of students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Depending on the needs of the students, the team may also consist of other educators with expertise in the development of children with multiple disabilities, those who are deaf-blind, and in career education. Referrals for assessment are made in collaboration with the APSEA itinerant teacher, the parents and the public school staff.
Before the student comes to the Centre, team members receive written reports and completed information forms from parents, teachers, and other professionals involved in the student's educational program.
Testing procedures may be conducted either orally or visually as the student requires.
Length of Assessments
Most educational evaluations are completed in 1.5 school days. Career evaluations generally require 1.5 to 3.5 days. Each assessment is followed by a case conference.
Types of Assessment
- Audiological
- Psychological - Cognitive
- Academic/Language
- Sign Communication Competency
- Career Planning
Follow-Up
Within 3-4 weeks, detailed reports will be available to the parents, the student's school, and other agencies authorized by the parents to receive the reports.
Once the report is completed, a meeting is arranged with parents and local school district personnel. The purpose of the meeting will be to discuss the team's findings and recommendations. This information can be used to:
- Identify hearing strengths and needs.
- Collaborate with school district personnel in planning appropriate educational programs.
- Assist in the selection of high school courses, career options, and/or planning for post-secondary education.
- Facilitate transition planning.
Location & Accommodation
The APSEA Assessment Centre is located in the Residential Building at the APSEA Centre, 5940 South Street, Halifax, N.S. APSEA provides overnight accommodation and meals to parents and students for 1-4 day assessments.
Contacts/Addresses
For more information please contact:
Superintendent (image)
)Voice/TTY: 902-424-3214
Fax: 902-424-5819
E-mail: Bertram R. Tulk
Director of Programs for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (image)
)Voice/TTY: 902-424-3358
Fax: 902-424-0543
E-mail: Lori Moore
Director, Resource and Assessment Services (image)
)Voice/TTY: 902-424-0831
Fax: 902-424-6421
E-mail: Richard Thompson
DHH Assessment Services