What about deaf school? I totally get it b/c being a teen is tough, but maybe you could go to Sixth Form at a deaf school, espeically since you're in a rural area.
Are there other dhh kids in the school? Not sure of his background but one thing that is REALLY important is the dhh specific social development, not just interaction with hearing kids. He needs to know that he's not the only dhh kid in the world.
I cannot believe how slow this place is. I remember back in the old days when this place was rocking, and everyone was here. Hard to believe things have changed. Wish the old members would return.....
Have you contacted your state's School for the Deaf? IMHO, hearing parents need to be VERY careful with homeschooling dhh or other special needs kids, since they are generally not trained TODs. It really does take a village. It's not an attack on homeschooling... My ex friend's mom (who is a...
Ask for C-Print instead of a notetaker... Reason I say this is b/c it's much better then a notetaker.....but yes I would trial using a 'terp and see how it goes!