As one of New Jersey’s Deaf Education Centers for Excellence,  BCSS programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing are the largest and most comprehensive in New Jersey, offering listening and spoken language and total communication approaches to learning. We are committed to providing students (0-21) and their families with a continuum of programs (school-based and consultative/direct) to suit their individual educational and social emotional needs.

School-Based Programs

• HIP- Godwin & Highland Schools, Midland Park
• HIP- Union Street School, Hackensack
• SHIP- Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
• SHIP- Emerson Jr./Sr. High School

Program Supports

• • Teachers of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Educational Audiology
  • Hearing Assistive Technology
  • Educational Technology
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Physical and Occupational Therapies
  • Educational Interpreters
  • CART Providers
  • Collaborative support with behaviorists, special educators, and 
  • Counseling 

Academic Offerings 

• • Inclusion opportunities within an integrated general education setting
  • Collaborative teaching and consultative teaching models
  • A full range of academic and extracurricular activities in the general or small group instructional settings
  • Community-based instruction
  • Shared-time placement with other BCSS programs ( i.e. Bergen Tech/Career Crossroads)

Transitional/ Community Based Experiences 

• • Collaboration with Deaf specialist transition agencies 
  • RIT/NTID Math competition
  • Connecting with Deaf adults 
  • Therapeutic recreation trips
  • Sign language classes
  • Parent support groups

Consultive & Direct Support Services

• Sound Solutions - Itinerant Services
  • Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
  • Educational Audiology
  • Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (auditory verbal based therapy)

Supporting students and staff in optimizing communication access while fostering auditory, advocacy and social skill development in the student’s home district or district placement.

• STARS Early Intervention Program
  • Direct Intervention by Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and/ or Speech/ Language Specialist
  • Baby & Me and Toddler & Me groups
  • Parent support groups
  • Topical presentations

Provides guidance, information, and support to families who have a child diagnosed with hearing loss. 

Dear Families,

As we approach this special time of year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for all you do. Your contributions to our cultural monthly festivals have created such a vibrant and welcoming community, enriching our students’ learning in beautiful ways.
It’s truly inspiring to witness the incredible growth your children are showing in their language and social conversations. Their enthusiasm and progress are a testament to their hard work and the supportive environment you help foster at home and in our community.
We hope this holiday season provides you with moments to relax and connect with loved ones. May your children delight you with their bursts of language and newfound confidence as they share stories and laughter around the table.
Thank you for being such an integral part of our journey together. Wishing you a joyful and peaceful holiday season!

With gratitude,
DHH Continuum