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Deaf/Hard of Hearing Outreach Program


The Wyoming EHDI Program works in collaboration with the Wyoming Department of Education-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outreach Program.

Outreach services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing provides consultative services to all Wyoming school districts and child development centers in order to assist schools in providing high quality services to children who are deaf and hard of hearing.

Services can include but are not limited to:

  • Classroom observations and suggestions.
  • Attendance and consultation at IEP and IFSP meetings.
  • In-services and trainings tailored to the specific needs of a particular teacher, school, district, or child development center.
  • State-wide trainings.
  • Materials through the Wyoming Services for the Deaf Library.
  • Interpreter consultations.
  • Model lessons and classrooms.
  • Wyoming Hearing Impaired Contact (WY-HI), a social and educational activity for children, their families, and service providers.
  • Trainings related to hearing screenings.
  • Provide assistance to parents and families with information and support during medical and audiological appointments.

 

The following is contact information for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Outreach Program Staff:

 

Janine Cole
Program Director
307-777-6376
jcole@educ.state.wy.us

Jennifer McCorkle
Outreach Consultant
307-777-2925
jmccor@educ.state.wy.us

 

Jo Otterholt
Resource Specialist
307-262-1844
jotter@educ.state.wy.us

Ester White
Administrative Assistant
307-777-7410
ewhite@educ.state.wy.us