Do all DHH students necessarily follow the exact same curriculum?

Do all DHH students necessarily follow the exact same curriculum?

• A. Yes
• B. No
• C. Sometimes
• D. Only In Special Settings

Answer: (B)

Language access and individualized planning shape what Deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn. There isn’t a single, identical curriculum that all DHH students must follow. While districts align to the same grade-level standards, how content is delivered, which materials are used, and the pacing vary based on language modality (ASL, Signed English, or spoken/written English), placement (mainstream with an interpreter, inclusion, or a Deaf education setting), and each student’s IEP goals. A student may study the same subject matter to meet standards but with different supports, translations, or timelines to ensure full understanding and participation. This emphasis on access and personalized learning means the exact curriculum isn’t the same for every DHH student, even though the overarching standards guide what they should achieve.

Language access and individualized planning shape what Deaf and hard-of-hearing students learn. There isn’t a single, identical curriculum that all DHH students must follow. While districts align to the same grade-level standards, how content is delivered, which materials are used, and the pacing vary based on language modality (ASL, Signed English, or spoken/written English), placement (mainstream with an interpreter, inclusion, or a Deaf education setting), and each student’s IEP goals. A student may study the same subject matter to meet standards but with different supports, translations, or timelines to ensure full understanding and participation. This emphasis on access and personalized learning means the exact curriculum isn’t the same for every DHH student, even though the overarching standards guide what they should achieve.