Both teachers have a track record of successful learning in their classrooms. Parent cooperation and involvement in homework. Students who like to play and learn with others. Students are given clear expectations of behavior with consistent reinforcements.
Teachers model friendly cooperation and problem solving.
Teacher of the Deaf has equal authority and is integral in the cooperative group activities. FM system available and in working order at all times for students using amplification. Prepares rubrics in which skills are demonstrated in ways that adapt to child's expressive abilities. Assists regular classroom teacher with preparing materials, grading papers, and other necessary classroom preparations.