R277-514-3. Deaf Education Program

  The Board may approve an institution of higher education's deaf education teacher preparation program if the program includes course work specifically designed to train candidates to:

  (1) understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding deaf education;

  (2) comply with:

  (a) the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Pub. L. No. 108-446; and

  (b) Board rule;

  (3) address specific linguistic and cultural needs of deaf and hard of hearing students throughout the curriculum;

  (4) demonstrate techniques for incorporating language into all aspects of the curriculum;

  (5) demonstrate pedagogical skills unique to teaching reading, writing, math and other content areas to deaf and hard of hearing students;

  (6) demonstrate basic fluency in the use of American Sign Language;

  (7) understand audiological and physiological components of audition;

  (8) understand techniques for teaching speech to deaf and hard of hearing students;

  (9) understand the socio-cultural and psychological implications of hearing loss; and

  (10) assess and address the educational needs and educational progress of deaf and hard of hearing students.