Students eligible to attend St. Joseph's School for the Deaf must have a documented hearing loss, be between the ages of 0 to 14 years and live in New York.
- An audiogram from students seeking admission is reviewed by the State Education Department to determine eligibility for assessment
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- Eligible students are evaluated in areas such as: academic ability, social/emotion maturing, speech and hearing, etc.
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- The local school district, parent and St. Joseph's School for the Deaf representatives review assessment results to determine appropriate school placement
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- If determined as appropriate, the State Education Department will appoint the child to St. Joseph's School for the Deaf.
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For more information contact Noreen Collins:
Noreen Collins
718-828-9000 ext. 221
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