1. Washington State Outreach Team
Center for Childhood Deafness & Hearing Loss (CDHL)
Washington Sensory Disability Services (WSDS)
WA State School for the Blind
Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Center Educational Service District

2. CDHL’s Mission
The Washington State Center for Childhood Deafness and Hearing Loss (CDHL) is a statewide resource committed to ensuring all deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington reach their full potential regardless of where they live or attend school.
The CDHL Outreach Team currently has 35 professionals from various specialized backgrounds – either as employees or contractor
See brochure for positions and services available

3. CDHL has 3 Mandates
1. To manage and direct the activities for the Washington School for the Deaf – WSD
2. Provide statewide leadership and support to coordinate regionally delivered educational services in the full range of communication modalities, for children who are deaf or hard of hearing
3. Expand system capacity at the local and statewide level by collaborating with appropriate public and private partners for the training and professional development of educators and professionals serving children who are deaf or hard of hearing

4. Contact Us:
Birth-Preschool – Kris Rydecki Ching Kindergarten-High School – Carol Carrothers Outreach Coordinator – Sarah Decker Outreach Hotline: (855)