Introduction -- How this guide is organized -- Why it is important to develop hearing aid independence and self-advocacy skills -- SEAM: student expectations for advocacy & monitoring hearing technology -- Materials to use from this guide for skills development by grade -- Using the SEAM to support communication plan development -- Examples of IEP goals written to Common Core Standards -- Understanding the importance of consistent hearing aid use -- Supporting the classroom teacher's understanding of the amplification issues of the student with hearing loss -- Supporting the student's consistent use of amplification (How can I check my hearing aids?) -- Supporting the student's understanding of hearing technology function and issues (What do I do if there's a problem?) -- Supporting positive interactions with peers regarding amplification use (How I can tell others about my hearing loss. What I do if someone teases me) -- Supporting student recognition of listening challenges (What I do if I can't understand) -- List of downloadable files .