Ohio School for the Deaf

Ohio School for the Deaf is a school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Ohio. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country.[1] OSD is the only publicly funded residential school for the deaf in Ohio.

Ohio School for the Deaf
Previous location of the school
Address
500 Morse Road

, ,
43214

United States
Coordinates40°3′58″N 83°0′17″W
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
EstablishedOctober 16, 1829 (1829-10-16)
SuperintendentLou Maynus, EdD
PrincipalJason Franklin
GradesPre-K-12-(4 plus) after graduate
Color(s)Royal Blue and White         
Sloganthe ultimate in total education since 1829...
Athletics conferenceEastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association
MascotSpartan
Team nameSpartans
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Athletic DirectorDawn Talmadge-Maxwell
Websitewww.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org

The mission of the Ohio School for the Deaf, an educational facility and resource center on deafness, is:

  • to provide comprehensive education for Ohio's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students which encourages independence and lifelong learning to promote social development and cultural awareness
  • to prepare students to attain their potential and become contributing members of their communities
  • to 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
  • all via a barrier-free communication environment using American Sign Language (ASL) and English.[2]

See also

References

  1. Gannon, Jack R.; Butler, Jane; Gilbert, Laura-Jean (2012) [1981]. Deaf heritage : a narrative history of deaf America. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN 9781563685156. OCLC 905748274.
  2. "Ohio School for the Deaf - Vision & Mission". ohioschoolforthedeaf.org. 2015-10-02. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-19.
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