In 1995 a principal and a small group of teachers committed to full inclusion for students who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) founded a co-enrollment program at a small public school in the Southwestern United States. Established with nine DHH children, this co-enrollment program has expanded to include 49 DHH students from preschool through eighth grade. Information obtained through interviews with teachers, current and former hearing and DHH students, classroom interpreters, and parents of current and former students will describe the components of this program and how it has benefited and impacted participating students, their families, and the school community. The chapter concludes with essential components of a successful co-enrollment program and challenges that may be encountered working toward a successful program.
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