716-834-7200 x169
Fax
716-831-8678
Video Phone
866-977-6687
Primary Services
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays, Sign Language Instruction
Description
Provides infants and toddlers with hearing loss, communication disorders, and/or multiple disabilities a small class milieu, 2 to 3 days a week, in a Total Communication, Language Rich Environment (LRE). Instruction is language based, and information is presented by voice, sign, pictures, music, and/or using concrete objects. Infants and toddlers have the opportunity, as appropriate, to participate in "special" classes such as music and dance, plus weekly field trips into the community.
Additionally, home visits are scheduled at least once a week with a NYS Certified Teacher of the Deaf to educate family members on communication and other interactive strategies to use at home.
Sign language classes and other support services are available to families through the Parent Center.
Additionally, home visits are scheduled at least once a week with a NYS Certified Teacher of the Deaf to educate family members on communication and other interactive strategies to use at home.
Sign language classes and other support services are available to families through the Parent Center.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am-3pm.
Eligibility
Infants and toddlers from birth to 3 years old in need of a Language Rich Total Communication Environment due to hearing loss, deafness, or multiple disabilities.
Service Area: WNY.
Service Area: WNY.
Intake Process
Tour the school. Apply to the State Education Department with Audiogram/Speech & Language Report.
Program Fees
Free.
Languages
English, Sign Language, and Total Communication.
Date of Official Change
Nov 16, 2020
Contacts
Richard Szafranek (Primary)
Director of Pupil Services
richards@smsdk12.org
716-834-7200 x169
Timothy Kelly
Superintendent