Related services are the support specialists a school provides, such as counselors, mental health clinicians, speech-language pathologists, and occupational therapists. Use this checklist during program review to confirm these services are strong for deaf and hard of hearing students. It helps you verify that required roles are fully staffed, that providers are fluent in ASL so students understand them directly without relying on interpreters, that services written into a student's individualized education program (IEP) are delivered consistently, and that providers, teachers, and student life staff plan together. Quick look-fors and coaching questions help you turn observations into conversations.
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An informational presentation staff use to understand what strong, ASL-accessible support services such as counseling, speech, and therapy look like as one coordinated, student-centered team.
A self-check related service providers use to reflect on ASL-direct delivery, language access, team collaboration, and how well their services fit each student's daily life and learning plan.
A tip sheet staff use as a quick reference for what strong, ASL-accessible support services such as counseling, speech, and therapy look like across every school setting.