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The American School for the Deaf serves deaf and hard of hearing individuals from birth through adulthood with a variety of programs and services. The Elementary School is the home of ASD’s Teddy Bears Pre-School and Day Care Program, Pre-School, and Grades K-6. Junior High and High School offer college-preparatory and vocational education, as well as a Deaf with Special Needs (DSN) program. The PACES Program serves students ages 5-18 with emotional and behavioral disorders, and the Adult Vocational Services (AVS) program helps deaf and hard of hearing adults develop job and independent living skills.

Application to ASD made be made by a parent or legal guardian, a person with legal authority to act in place of the parent or legal guardian, the school district in which the student resides, or by any student age 18 or older. Parents and school districts are critical partners in planning a student's program. If the application was not initiated by the Local Education Agency (LEA), it is recommended the LEA be included so that an admission evaluation process can begin as soon as possible.

 

As soon as the Admissions Office receives all required paperwork, we will contact you to arrange an appointment at the earliest possible date. Following a comprehensive pre-admissions evaluation and a decision by the LEA Planning and Placement Team, an Individualized Education Plan will be developed for the student. Each student's performance is monitored and formal reports are made throughout the year, including progress reports and report cards.

For an application and information packet, please click here (create link to admissions request form) or contact Admissions and Family Education Services at 860.570.2335 (V/TTY).
ASD welcomes prospective students and families as well as visitors, and invites you to contact us to schedule a visit to learn more about the School and its programs.
Family Education Services
 
Mission
The mission of Family Education Services (FES) is to cultivate and maintain parent and family involvement by bridging the gap between home and school and providing support services and resources for families of deaf and hard-of-hearing students.
Goals  
  • To educate families on all aspects of deafness
  • To empower parents to become advocates for their deaf children
  • To facilitate better communication among families at home
  • To help parents feel comfortable in the school environment
 
FES sponsors the following groups and activities:
 
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC)
PAC is comprised of approximately 12 members who reflect the cultural makeup of ASD's student population. Their role is to advise the school on educational matters and the implementation of programs for parents and families. If you wish to become a PAC member, please contact FES.
 
Parent Support Groups
Based on parents' requests and needs, a variety of support groups are offered in our Parent Center and other locations throughout the school year, including:
• Early Childhood Parent/Child Playgroup (Birth-to-3)
• Preschool Parent Support Group
• Elementary School Parent Support Group
• Junior High and High School Parent Support Group
• Deaf with Special Needs (DSN) Parent Support Group
• Hispanic Parent Support Group
• Parent-to-Parent Support Network
 
Annual Family Events
Designed to bring together families of deaf and hard of hearing students to foster networking, education and friendship, FES offers annual activities such as Parent Open House, Family Learning Weekend, Mothers’ and Fathers’ Weekends, potluck suppers, picnics and more.
 
Together We Read
Designed to encourage the development of essential literacy skills, Together We Read helps make shared reading experiences fun and educational. A trained tutor makes home visits to teach parents and guardians the most effective techniques for reading to deaf children. This extraordinarily successful program develops and strengthens learning and comprehension skills while nurturing each child’s enthusiasm for reading.
 
FES Parent Center and Parent Lending Library
The Center provides a place for parents to congregate and socialize in a comfortable and relaxing environment. Parents are welcome to take advantage of our resource library with its vast collection of children's and informational books, sign language dictionaries and many other materials related to deafness. All materials are available on a two-week loan program. Also available are computer programs on our parent-friendly computer and an extensive collection of videotapes on sign language. The Parent Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. throughout the school year, and during summer family activities.
 
 

 

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