The Moog Center for Deaf Education

What The Moog Center for Deaf Education does

The Moog Center for Deaf Education is an independent, not-for-profit organization founded in 1996 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, that delivers oral deaf education to children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through early elementary years. Its core offering is a vertically integrated continuum of center-based programs — Family School (birth to 3), Preschool, Early Elementary (K-2), Summer School, and General Education Setting Support — augmented by an on-site pediatric audiology clinic, comprehensive evaluations, and a Teleschool distance-learning channel. The Center maintains a teacher-pupil ratio of approximately 1:3 in the school and 1:2 in the toddler program, enabling individualized instruction built on a Listening and Spoken Language intervention methodology and a research-based parent coaching approach.

The Center's technical differentiators are proprietary and in-house developed: the TASL-II and TAAS assessment instruments, the trademarked Real-Time Embedded Coaching™ methodology, and original mobile applications (First 100 Words, Moog Center Vocabulary). A staff of roughly 13 teachers of the deaf, 2 preschool teachers, 2 speech-language pathologists, 3 pediatric audiologists, and 4 support staff — with 13 holding the LSLS Cert. AVEd credential — provides the specialized clinical capacity. The organization has produced 278+ alumni who have transitioned to general education and higher education.

Revenue is generated through tuition, state Early Intervention funding (Missouri First Steps, Illinois Child and Family Connections), private donations from individuals, corporations, foundations and community organizations, and product sales (assessment eBooks and mobile apps). The Center also operates a workshop and conference calendar (Annual Parent Workshop, Biennial Conference for Professionals, Early Intervention Series, Evening Informational Series) and a professional consulting practice that provides on-site coaching, customized workshops, and IEP support to school districts across the Midwest and nationally. Distribution is hybrid: in-person at the single St. Louis site, nationwide via Teleschool and virtual workshops, and international via training and the historical Certified Moog Programs consortium.

Name

The Moog Center for Deaf Education

Legal name

The Moog Center for Deaf Education

Website

https://moogcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Moog Center for Deaf Education is a St. Louis-based non-profit that provides oral deaf education, pediatric audiology, and family coaching for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through early elementary years, supported by proprietary assessment tools and a Teleschool distance-learning channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (621340), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Deaf/Hard of Hearing & Vision Services (Audiology, Interpreting, Orientation & Mobility) (EDAJAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audiology & Hearing Diagnostic Centers (HLAFAKAH), Speech & Language Therapy (Early Intervention) (EDACAFAB), Speech Sound Disorders (Articulation/Phonology) Intervention (EDAKAEAD), Family Literacy & Early Language Development Programs (EDACALAE)

Keywords

• Deaf education
• Oral deaf education
• Listening and spoken language
• Pediatric audiology services
• Early intervention deaf

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Services Tuition: Tuition-based educational services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through early elementary years. Parents with children under age three may be eligible for Early Intervention funding through Missouri First Steps or Illinois Child and Family Connections state programs.
2. Donations and Fundraising: The Moog Center is a non-profit agency funded through generosity of individuals, corporations, foundations, and community organizations. Donations support providing spoken language services to children with hearing loss.
3. Bookstore and App Sales: Sale of educational products including TASL-II eBooks ($38.95), Teacher Assessment of Auditory Skills (TAAS), and apps. Revenue supports the organization's mission.
4. Financial Aid: Need-based financial aid is available for families. The center works with families to identify additional sources of financial support and collaborates with state early intervention programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Moog Center for Deaf Education delivers center-based and distance-based oral deaf education programs for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through early elementary years, including Family School, Preschool, Early Elementary, Summer School, and Teleschool. It complements instruction with pediatric audiology services, comprehensive evaluations, transition support to general education, professional consulting, and proprietary assessment tools (TASL-II, TAAS) and mobile vocabulary apps.

Product overview

The Moog Center for Deaf Education is an independent, not-for-profit educational center that provides a comprehensive suite of programs and services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from birth through early elementary years. The core offering consists of center-based and distance-based educational programs including the Family School (birth-to-three), Preschool Program, Early Elementary Program (K-2nd grade), Teleschool, Summer School, and General Education Setting Support for transition. Supporting services include pediatric audiology, comprehensive evaluations and assessments, and professional development programs. The Center also offers educational resources and products including the TASL-II assessment tool, vocabulary apps, Language Calendar, and Activity of the Month publications. Professional outreach includes customized workshops, the Annual Parent Workshop, Biennial Conference for Professionals, Early Intervention Series, and Evening Informational Series. The portfolio is structured as integrated services culminating in successful transition to general education classrooms, with the teacher-pupil ratio of approximately 1:3 enabling individualized instruction across all programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Moog Center Vocabulary: Mobile application for vocabulary learning
• Family School
• Preschool Program
• Early Elementary Program
• Teleschool
• General Education Support
• Audiology Services
• TASL-II

Products and services

• Family School Birth-to-Three program providing Individual Family Sessions, Support Groups, Educational Meetings, Toddler Classes, and Individual Child Sessions to help parents learn strategies for accelerating their child's development of spoken language.
• Preschool Program Full-time preschool program for children age three and older, combining highly focused spoken language development activities with typical preschool experiences including Circle Time, Centers/Choice, Thematic Art, Snack, Recess, and pre-academic activities.
• Early Elementary Program Kindergarten through 2nd grade program teaching reading, math, science, social studies, computers, art, music, theater workshop, and physical education with a focus on literacy skill development to prepare children for general education classrooms.
• Teleschool Distance learning program providing virtual services to families of children birth to three years, and professional development coaching for educators working with school-aged children who are deaf or hard of hearing using evidence-based coaching strategies.
• Summer School Five-week summer session providing focused individualized instruction for preschool and early elementary students with emphasis on reading and literacy skills development, plus a toddler class with group and individual instruction.
• General Education Setting Support Transition support including social skills instruction, parent informational meetings on IEP development, staff and peer in-services at receiving schools, and consulting support to school districts for children preparing to enter general education settings.
• Audiology Services Pediatric audiology services including hearing aid fitting, cochlear implant programming, and FM/DM system evaluation, provided by three audiologists and an audiology assistant on staff to ensure optimal access to sound for children in the program.
• Evaluations and Assessment Comprehensive educational evaluations assessing oral language, vocabulary, speech, and academic skills for enrolled students, alumni, and outside students to chart progress and determine readiness for general education placement.
• Professional Consulting and Outreach Professional education services including courses taught at Washington University, student teacher placements, practicum opportunities, biennial conferences, and customized workshops for professionals working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Customized Workshops and Learning Opportunities Virtual and in-person professional development including Staff In-Services, Peer In-Services, Coaching, Consultations, Facilitated Observations, and Customized Workshops on topics such as speech/language/auditory skill assessment, remote microphone technology, goal development, and reading skill development.
• Annual Parent Workshop Four-day annual workshop for parents and caregivers featuring learning sessions on hearing loss and helping children learn to talk, parent support/coaching sessions, and opportunities to meet other families and learn from field experts.
• Biennial Conference for Professionals Premier event bringing together professionals who support children who are deaf or hard of hearing, featuring sessions on innovative strategies and best practices for addressing hearing loss and overcoming challenges in general education settings.
• Teacher Assessment of Spoken Language-II (TASL-II) Improved version of the TASL assessment tool designed to assist teachers in analyzing and assessing syntax, with updated forms, examples, and links to video demonstrations. Available in print and eBook formats ($38.95).
• Moog Center Vocabulary App Innovative mobile application offering an enhanced educational experience for students, available for purchase through the Moog Center bookstore as part of a suite of vocabulary apps.
• First 100 Words App Mobile application developed by the Moog Center app team to help children who are deaf or hard of hearing learn foundational vocabulary.
• Audiology Externship Fourth-year audiology externship providing extensive experience in pediatric audiology with emphasis on cochlear implants, offering opportunities in hearing aid fitting, cochlear implant programming, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Theater Workshop Performance-based program where early elementary students with hearing loss learn language through theatrical activities, working with classroom teachers and speech-language pathologists as acting coaches.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 278 children have graduated from the Moog Center and transitioned to general education settings
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Washington University School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996The Moog Center has a partnership with Washington University School of Medicine's Program in Audiology and Communication Sciences. Moog staff teach four courses in the Professional Program in Deaf Education. Four staff members serve as faculty for the program. The partnership provides student teacher placements, practicum opportunities for speech pathology and communication disorders students, clinical fellowships for SLPs, and AuD practicum and residency opportunities.
• Missouri First StepscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMissouri First Steps is the state Early Intervention program that provides financial support for children from birth to age three. Parents with children under age three are eligible for Early Intervention through this program, which helps fund Moog Center services.
• Illinois Child and Family ConnectionscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIllinois Child and Family Connections is the state Early Intervention program that provides financial support for children from birth to age three. Parents with children under age three are eligible for Early Intervention through this program, which helps fund Moog Center services for Illinois families.
• Certified Moog Programs ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrom 1996 to 2016, the Moog Center served as a model for other Moog Schools established by parents and professionals with similar high expectations. The consortium included Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center (Buffalo, NY), Child's Voice (Chicago, IL), Colegio Las Lomas Oral (Buenos Aires, Argentina), Desert Voices (Phoenix, AZ), Northern Voices (Twin Cities, MN), Ohio Valley Voices (Cincinnati, OH), and Presbyterian Ear Institute (Albuquerque, NM).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf: St. Louis-based non-profit Catholic school providing oral education for deaf and hard of hearing children, including early intervention through elementary. Closely comparable oral deaf education program geographically adjacent to Moog.
• Northern Voices: Twin Cities non-profit offering oral education and audiology services to children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Another Certified Moog Programs consortium member, making it a near-clone peer.
• Ohio Valley Voices: Cincinnati-based non-profit offering Listening and Spoken Language programs for children with hearing loss. A member of the Certified Moog Programs consortium and a near-clone of the Moog educational model.
• John Tracy Center: Los Angeles-based non-profit offering free services to families of young children with hearing loss, including parent-infant, preschool, and clinical programs. Directly comparable in mission, methodology, and target population to the Moog Center.
• Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech: Multi-location non-profit providing listening and spoken language education for children who are deaf or hard of hearing from infancy through elementary. Directly comparable to Moog in oral deaf education philosophy, audiology integration, and family-centered early intervention.
• Desert Voices: Phoenix-based oral deaf education program for children birth through early elementary, with audiology services. Certified Moog Programs consortium member; directly comparable scope and approach.
• Central Institute for the Deaf (CID): St. Louis-based non-profit serving deaf and hard of hearing children through schools, audiology, and professional training. A direct peer in oral deaf education, located in the same city, with overlapping programs and academic medical partnerships.
• Buffalo Hearing and Speech Center: Buffalo, NY non-profit providing audiology, speech-language, and educational services including programs for children with hearing loss. Certified Moog Programs consortium member offering a directly comparable service portfolio.
• Child's Voice: Chicago-area non-profit providing oral deaf education from early intervention through elementary, with audiology and family services. A Certified Moog Programs consortium member with directly comparable methodology and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• AG Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing: National membership and advocacy organization promoting Listening and Spoken Language for people with hearing loss. Not a direct service competitor but the leading industry body governing LSLS certification that Moog's staff holds, and a key channel for referrals and professional training.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MoogCenter
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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