School achievement scores of hearing impaired children: national data on achievement status and growth patterns

Data are presented on selected topics of current interest to educators of the deaf. Past topics have been (1) certification standards for teachers & dormitory counselors, (2) incidence data on mental retardation among hearing-impaired persons, (3) follow-up figures on schools & classes, (4) data on hearing-impaired school leavers, (5) deaf students with other disabilities, & (6) main-streaming. Included is a "Statement on 'Least Restrictive' Placements for Deaf Students" & a list of schools & classes for the deaf. Deaf persons taking an Office of Demographic Studies test in reading & other achievement areas show reading achievement 5% to 10% lower than that for hearing children, while mathematics achievement was more equalized across groups. 1 Table, 3 Figures. Modified HA