Handbook for Hearing Conservation Services and Educational Programming for Hearing Impaired Pupils

Presented by the Iowa Department of Public Instruction are recommendations for comprehensive hearing conservation services and educational programing for hearing impaired (HI) pupils. Part 1 consists of Iowa's Rules of Special Education which are arranged under 10 divisions: authority, scope, general principles and definitions; methods of providing programs and services; district and area responsibilities; planning; services and program management; personnel; facilities; materials and equipment; program review; public participation; and finance. In Part 2 specific interim procedures in the 10 division areas are outlined for hearing conservation services and education of HI pupils. Appendixes to Part 2 include a list of suggestions for helping the hard of hearing child in the school room, and various record and report forms. Part 3 provides the following reference materials: lists of referral agencies and professional organizations; chapters from the school laws of Iowa on topics such as school for the deaf and compulsory education; and American Speech and Hearing Association guidelines regarding audiometric symbols, identification audiometry, and audiology programs in educational settings for HI children. (LS)