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I want to add...we take the kids on field trips out in the hearing world. We just took them to a play that used spoken language (yes terps were provided cuz not all deaf children are able to catch everything being said..heck, I can't either!). So, how r we just limiting them to the Deaf world only?
The definition of bi means two so we offer BOTH..asl and english, deaf and hearing worlds. Maybe it is me, but I don't see one thing wrong with the BiBi approach.
As for using both speech and signing while teaching, it creates a confusing learning environment for the students especially those who don't have any speech skills. That to me is not a healthy educational environment and will frustrate the kids even more. The last thing we want is to frustrate them even more and have them become discouraged from learning. The curriculm is hard enough for all kids even hearing kids. No need to make it even more difficult for deaf kids. I don't see the point of it. If others think speech is so important in the classroom, your choice but for me, education and learning is the most important of all. I want these kids to graduate with so much knowledge, be able to utilize critical thinking skills, develop problem solving skills, and so much more.
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~Shel~ 
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