ASL/English School Climate Research List

The practices in this area rest on research. This list gathers the evidence connecting school climate to outcomes for deaf and hard of hearing students. The studies look at how belonging and a strong sense of identity build confidence and connection, how school placement affects students' quality of life, and how peer relationships and social ties support learning. Several also explore Deaf epistemology, which means the distinct ways Deaf people come to understand and experience the world. Use it to ground climate decisions and professional learning in evidence.