The McAllen ISD Regional Day School Program for the Deaf believes that total communication is best for all of our students.  Our RDSPD communication philosophy follows Texas Education Code (TEC) Sec. 29.303 which says “ Students who are deaf or hard of hearing must have an education in which their unique communication mode is respected, used, and developed to an appropriate level of proficiency.” McAllen ISD RDSPD understands and respects that Deaf and hard of hearing students come from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and communication needs.  As a result of this we provide students a choice when it comes to language such as, but not limited to listening and spoken language, manual-visual languages and systems.  Students may also acquire and utilize skills related to speech reading and the use of assistive technology.  Itinerant students will be provided with services specific to being Deaf or hard of hearing based on individual needs. 

McAllen ISD’s RDSPD knows that early intervention is the key to successful Deaf and hard of hearing students.  Our Parent Advisors work closely with Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) to provide support to parents of Deaf and hard of hearing children younger than 3 years of age.  Parents are provided with communication options, through an unbiased approach in order for the parent to decide what is best for their child and family. Following our referral process, children are then set up on the path that best fits their individual needs as soon as they turn 3 years of age. 

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