Several have trouble with Russian, the language of instruction. The slowest children also receive after-school tutoring. The deaf children are taught and encouraged to use mainstream sign language. Due to poverty and lack of transportation, some children walk for up to two hours to reach school. The future should also make clear whether it will be worthwhile and realistic to expand the very limited education goals of the school to conform to the Department of Education requirements.
Socialization is also an important goal of the present teachers.
Although there are no toys or playground, the teachers may lead an investigation of the grounds, observing the flowers, trees, mountains, etc.