This guide was created for parents/guardians, general education teachers, Teachers of the Deaf, teachers of the Deaf and hard of hearing in a public school or a school for the Deaf, support staff, and providers that may work with a child who is hard of hearing or Deaf to best support them in an educational setting. This document covers the following:Hearing Loss and Amplification (What is hearing loss, parts of the ear, hearing aids, cochlear implants), Pgs. 3 - 12American Sign Language (What is