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Our Mission
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Visit Us
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About Us
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Home
About Us
Our Mission
Our Classrooms
Our Philosophy
Interpreting Services
Strategic Plan 2017-2022
Visit Us
Our History
FAQ
Office of the Superintendent
Our Schools & Programs
ACC
Infant Room
Early Learning Center
ELC Staff
Elementary
Elementary Staff
Middle School
Middle School Staff
Space Camp
High School
HS Staff
HS Graduation Requirements
Transition Program
Transition Staff
4PLUS
Career Advising Policy
Download Files
School Educational Staff
Admissions
Flu Clinic
Our Departments
Student Life Department
SL Staff Directory
Student Life Handbook
Recreation
Recreation Events
Dormitories
Elementary
Middle School
High School
Freshman Privilege
Sophomore Privilege
Junior Privilege
Senior Privilege
4 Plus
Transition
Day Student Policy
Weekend Visitation
Volunteer
SL Media
Counseling Services
Human Resources
Job Openings
Benefits
myohio.gov
Fiscal & Operation
Food Service
OSD Wellness Policy
Library
Maintenance Department
Statewide Services
Multi-Factored Evaluations
OSD Statewide Staff
Parents & Students
Recreation Events
Student Life
Student Life Handbook
Student Health Services
Physician Statement
Asthma Inhaler Authorization
Epinephrine Auto Injector Authorization
A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
Parent - Student Handbook
Bell Schedules
Athletics Forms 2019-2020
OSD Educational Staff Info
PTA
School Newsletter
School Supply Lists
School Menu
School Calendar 2019-20
Directions to Campus
Campus Map
Helpful Links
Athletics
Athletics Dept
Schedules & Results
Archival Result
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School Year News
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Vision & Mission
Our vision is to be the premier school which meets the needs of Ohio’s deaf and hard-of-hearing students and their families.
Our Mission
The mission of the Ohio School for the Deaf, an educational facility and resource center on deafness, is through a barrier-free communication environment using American Sign Language (ASL) and English to:
Provide comprehensive education for Ohio's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students which encourages independence and life long learning to promote social development and cultural awareness
Prepare students to attain their potential and become contributing members of their communities
Collaborate with schools and other educational programs serving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and their families to meet the individual needs of each student
Our Beliefs
We believe that:
Education must be relevant in order to prepare students for the rapidly changing social, technical, and economic world in which they live and work
A barrier-free communication environment, which values both ASL and English on an equal basis, promotes a higher level of academic achievement
Opportunities for peer interaction and direct communication meet social, emotional, and cultural needs of our students. Our residential program plays an unique role in the high quality K through 12 educationally designed plan for students enrolled on campus
The educational and social experiences provided for students at OSD will assure more independent, productive, and contributing citizens
OSD serves as an educational and social center of the Deaf community in the State of Ohio
OSD functions as a resource center for agencies serving deaf students statewide
The continued evaluation of our educational programs and students is necessary in order to design and implement positive educational approaches to increase student achievement
Outreach services result in meaningful partnerships among schools, teachers, parents, and other professionals
Early literacy development ensures stronger learning experiences
Technology, such as interactive video distance learning and computer networking, enhances teaching and learning
OSD is both a solution and a service provider organization
Value Statement
We value that:
Our students are individuals
Our staff members are dedicated
Our parents are exceptional
Our programs and resources are meant to be shared
Our History
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) was established in 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country. Throughout our 185 year history, student achievement has been tied to access to American Sign Language. The Ohio School for the Deaf Alumni Association is responsible for the nation's only elderly care facility designed for and operated by Deaf persons.
Our Program
OSD operates under the auspices and in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Education. A comprehensive kindergarten through grade 12 educational program provides a sequential curriculum for achievement in academic and career development areas, which is comparable to Ohio's public schools. Support services include speech therapy, psychological testing, counseling, technology instruction, library/media services, and transition to adult life. The residential program provides a wide variety of student development activities, athletics, and recreation.
Our Bilingual/Bi-cultural Philosophy
OSD's Bilingual/Bi-cultural Philosophy embraces and supports diversity. American Sign Language and English are both rich languages which allow deaf children access to information, a means of interacting with others, and a conduit for understanding multiculturalism. Depending on individual student's needs, either ASL or spoken English (speech, speech-reading, and use of residual hearing) can be used to promote literacy in both languages.
Our Location
OSD is located in north central Columbus, our state's capital city. The school campus is at 500 Morse Road, two and half blocks west of Interstate 71 (exit 116). The 110 acre grounds have mature trees, flower beds, and a wooded ravine area.
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