Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Mission of the DCPS Program for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing:

It is the mission of the Duval County Public School Program for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) to utilize rich literacy and language-focused approach to provide an individually challenging learning environment where students are inspired to reach their individual potential and are prepared for success in college or a career.

Goals of the DCPS Program for Students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing:  

  • Support the needs of students, staff and families by fostering an understanding of hearing loss

  • Provide a continuum of evidence-based intervention strategies and services to improve students' auditory access, communication abilities, and academic achievement

  • Make available to students an environment where their language needs are central and essential to a free and appropriate education

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Educational Audiological Services

Provide evaluations, support, and specialized equipment to allow students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing to access spoken language and academic instruction.

Audiological Appointments

Questions
Phone
904-348-7809
Fax 904-348-7817

Educational Interpreters

Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing consumers, signing all that is said and voicing the English that is signed. 

We are hiring qualified ASL interpreters! Apply directly on our website.

Please Email Danielle Moskowitz with any questions. 

DCPS provides instruction in the family's chosen mode of communication.

Sign Language Interpreting

Danielle Moskowitz
Lead ASL Interpreter
Phone
904-348-7824

 Oral Communication 

 Total Communication

Specialized strategies and techniques to help students learn through listening and spoken language for communication and learning. 

Specialized strategies and techniques to help students learn through sign language, visual support, and spoken language for communication and learning. 

 Waterleaf Elementary (PreK-5)

Central Riverside Elementary (PreK-5) 

 Landmark Middle (6-8)

Joseph Stillwell Middle (6-8) 

Atlantic Coast High School (9-12)

Atlantic Coast High School (9-12) 

Edward H. White High School (9-12, Postgraduate)

Edward H. White High School (9-12, Postgraduate)

Alden Road Exceptional Education Center (6-12, Postgraduate)

Alden Road Exceptional Education Center (6-12. Postgraduate)

Contact Information

D/HH Specialist

Low Incidence Supervisor