This report–a collaboration with Hear Indiana–summarizes our findings related to academic standardized test scores (IREAD, ISTEP) for deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) children who use hearing aids and communicate through spoken language as identified by Hearing Aid Assistance Program of Indiana (HAAPI) applicant data between 2014 and 2021. We find that these children have test scores comparable to or exceeding statewide averages in Math and English Language Arts (ELA). The findings provide evidence that DHH children who use hearing aids and communicate through spoken language can excel academically. In addition to these key findings, we also provide a detailed summary of the data sources used and recommendations for how to both reproduce and expand upon this analysis in the future. Those recommendations are listed at the end of the report.
- How do academic standardized test scores (IREAD, ISTEP) for DHH children who use hearing aids and communicate through spoken language as identified by HAAPI applicant data compare to the general student population in Indiana?
- What data sources are available on DHH children in Indiana and how do they connect with educational outcome data?