Montana DHH Outreach Program MSDB's Outreach Program serves as a statewide resource center providing information and consultation to families, schools and professionals serving students who are deaf, hard of hearing and deafblind. 1 Director for DHH and VI 7 Consultants- DHH 1 Consulting Audiologists 9 Family Advisors-DHH

MSDB Campus Great Falls campus was established in 1893 Serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind, Visually Impaired and Deafblind Students 51 kids on campus in the Education Department 1 to 1 iPads for classroom use 20 kids in the Residential Program Students can take classes at both MSDB and the Public Schools (elementary and middle school across the street, students are driven to the high school) MSDB Teacher teaches ASL class in both local high schools Support Staff include full time: ASL-English Bilingual Specialist, SLP, OT, PT, O&M 100% of students from Outreach through a referral process by the IEP/IFSP Team Preschool to Transition (18months-21 years) Clubs: Academic Bowl Expression of Silence Jr. NAD Sports Co-Op with local private school (Go Mustangs!) Connected to local events and community involved

DHH Outreach Services Consultations to families, educational professionals and other agencies Referrals through state system from newborn screening Serving 279 students birth to 21 Children birth to 5 can be assigned a Family Advisor for weekly or bi-weekly visits with specific goals developed by the family and Outreach Consultant Member of the IFSP, IEP or 504 team to determine accommodations, supplementary aids, goals and least restrictive environment (LRE) Began using Deaf mentors for families learning ASL Host Deaf Enrichment Weekends on Campus (Outreach and Campus students) Host a Family Learning Weekend on Campus each summer Provide local sign classes in needed areas Provide professional development to staff working with students in their schools Encouraging normal developmental activities and accommodations to support local events Teaching the child about their needs and how to advocate for themselves Collaborate with Voc Rehab, Part C, Part B, Hearing Conversation Program, Audiologists, medical professionals and other local agencies working with deaf or hard of hearing kids Hold a position on the Part B State Board Attend professional development and present annually at our Montana CEC (Council for Exceptional Children)

19th Annual Deaf Family Learning Weekend Serving an average of 40 families during the 3 day event in June on the MSDB Campus MSDB’s funding comes from state appropriations and Part B discretionary funds. Special Programs are funded by the MSDB Foundation in conjunction with Gallaudet University Regional Center (GURC)