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I am very happy that your daughter is doing well in her new placement! Isn't it nice not to have to fight mainstream educators about the proper services for your daughter? Specialized programs rock don't they? I gotta say although regular classes regular school is painted as "least restrictive enviorment" , very often it can be such a pain to deal with the bureocracy, involved in trying to get good accomondations and programming. Those people who are "mainstream is the best!" just really have NO CLUE what they are talking about
Are there a lot of dhh kids in the program? Although she's doing well, don't forget to factor in your daughter's input as to educational placement. Keep on asking her what she likes about the program, ask her about any downsides etc.
Keep her involved at the Deaf school. Maybe she could go and visit those kids she played with, every so often. Also, Deaf schools offer summer camps/programs. Keep her involved there......when she's older (eg jr high/teen) she may want to return to dorm life. (especially since jr high and high school can be so brutal for even kids without disabilites!)
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