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ASD Education |
| The
American School for the Deaf offers deaf and hard
of hearing students ages 3-21 a full range of educational
programming from pre-school through twelfth grade.
Working together with parents and local school
districts, ASD staff develop an educational program
designed to meet the unique needs of each student.
Classes are kept small to meet the needs of diverse
learning styles. All Pre-K-12 curriculum offerings
are based on State of Connecticut Framework: K-12
Goals and Standards as established by the state
Department of Education. |
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| Extensive
Resources and Support |
| Students
at ASD have full access to the School’s comprehensive
audiological, psychological, academic and career services,
including speech and auditory evaluation and training,
sign language instruction, cochlear implant support,
occupational and physical therapy, and personal, academic
and career counseling. |
| Elementary
School |
| A
lively, supportive and exciting environment in which
to learn and grow, the Elementary School is home to ASD’s
Preschool through grades K-6. Tailored to the needs of
each student, curricular and extra-curricular activities
are designed to develop language, communication and problem
solving skills, instill confidence and nurture a lifelong
love of learning. |
| Junior
High and High School |
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A comprehensive
educational program for students in grades 7-12,
ASD’s Junior High and High School offer
individualized attention in an atmosphere designed
to encourage each student’s interests and
abilities. The Junior High School (grades 7-9)
operates on a Quad concept based upon four philosophies:
Montessori, Gifted and Talented, Adventure Education
and Open Classroom. The High School (grades 10
-12) is divided into three educational strands:
academic curriculum and preparation for postsecondary
programs; vocational-technical education and
preparation for postsecondary training; and preparation
and training for direct entry into the workforce. |
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| PACES
(Positive Attitudes Concerning Education and Socialization)
Program |
The
PACES program serves deaf and hard of hearing students
whose emotional/behavioral disorders prevent them from
participating in regular academic or other special education
settings. PACES students receive intense psychological
services integrated with an individualized education
plan in either a five- or seven-day program. Dormitories
for PACES students are licensed residential treatment
facilities.
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