Cued Speech Program at CWES
The Cued Speech Program at Canterbury Woods provides a means for deaf/hard of hearing students to access information through the use of Cued American English. A staff of Deaf Educators, Cued Language Transliterators, Speech/Language Pathologists, Instructional Assistants, Audiologists, and Administrators work as a team to provide an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for each child from Preschool through Sixth Grade. Children participate in various settings ranging from small group instruction to inclusion in the general education classroom. After Sixth grade, the Cued Speech program continues at Frost Middle School and Woodson High School.
Mission
The Goal of the Cued Speech Program at Canterbury Woods Elementary School is student achievement in literacy, communication skills, and independence. The staff, in cooperation with parents, is dedicated to providing comprehensive language-based instruction which addresses individual student needs while meeting the high educational goals of Fairfax County Public Schools. There are high expectations for all students to develop effective English communication skills as productive, active members of the school community.
Canterbury Woods Learning Community
Cueing is a part of the Canterbury Woods Learning Community. A before-school club is open to all students, hearing and deaf, where Cued American English is taught through the use of games, crafts, school signs, and much more. The school news show features guest cuers with the whole school participating in a "cue of the week". Many general education teachers also know Cued Speech and use it in their classrooms.
Request A Tour
We would be happy to arrange a tour of the Cued Speech Program at Canterbury Woods Elementary. To set up a visit, please call the main office at (703) 764-5600 and ask to arrange for a tour.