Design and mandate equitable practices for student placement, assessment, and participation in all school activities. In attempting to create a responsive school environment for deaf and hard of hearing youngsters from every cultural background, educators must begin by examining their own views regarding the diversity of cultures children bring to school. Many schools are working to revise curricula and school philosophies to incorpoate Deaf studies and American Sign Language. A thoughtful approach to multicultural education for students who are deaf recognizes the interrelationships of Deaf Culture and Deaf Community, language, family, and the greater school community. Multicultural education and a cultural view of deaf children are not mutually exclusive, but rather part of the same vision of the world.
Reform is always a gradual process.
Schools play a vital role in creating a culturally diverse and inclusive environment that encourages every student to learn, thrive, and grow. Contact Ken Kurlychek with comments or suggestions about this web page. Copyright 1997 All Rights Reserved Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center Gallaudet University 800 Florida Ave.