Vision and Hearing Screening

Impaired vision and/or hearing can drastically impact a child's ability to learn. In District 196, nurses are trained to identify vision and hearing issues and to work with families to find solutions. We routinely screen students onsite at school:

• VISION SCREENING
  • District 196 works in collaboration with community partners such as Phillips Eye Institute and the Lions Club to screen students in grades 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10 when resources are available
  • Color vision screening is completed on 1st grade boys only
• HEARING SCREENING
  • Hearing is screened for students in grades 2 and 4
• Vision and/or hearing screenings may be completed when requested by a teacher, parent/guardian or student or when a student is being evaluated for specialized services including special education 
• Parents will be notified of students who do not pass a screening. They will receive a referral form that should be completed by a healthcare provider and then returned to the school health office
• Reach out to your school nurse if you need assistance with vision and hearing resources or if you have concerns about your child being screened
  • Families can view the district's list of vision resources HERE