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Who are we?
Who are we?
Arkansas School for the Deaf was established in 1849 and is the only school for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in the state of Arkansas and serves as the center for Deaf Education throughout the state. The mission of the Arkansas School for the Deaf is to empower Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing children to become highly effective communicators who are educated, motivated, and independent. At ASD, students are transformed into confident young people, inspired to achieve their goals, with the skills to succeed in a competitive world.
ASD is a fully accredited, tuition-free state public school that follows a state-mandated curriculum and provides individualized education to students from throughout Arkansas. The school also provides support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in mainstream programs throughout the state, serves families of Deaf children from birth until school age through our outreach program, and hosts a comprehensive post-secondary program focusing on career and college readiness for. ASD is a bilingual community, in which people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and hearing learn and work together without language and communication barriers.
ASD is proud to be a leader in the field of deaf education nationwide.
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What services do we provide?
What services do we provide?
Birth to School-age/ Outreach
Our Statewide Services program supports families, providers and professional staff, and schools by providing unbiased services to improve the outcomes and opportunities for strong language development. Such services include regional audiology services, program development and intervention plan development based upon needs, early intervention services provided in the natural environment, mentoring/coaching, IEP development and consultation, classroom consults, and more. Explore or get in contact with our Statewide Services program HERE.
Early Childhood
ASD Early Childhood Center serves children ranging from 2 years old through 5 years. A leader in early intervention for Deaf and Hard of Hearing children, this program provides a language rich environment where children are able to focus on communication skills, develop social skills, and prepare for kindergarten. Students thrive in this environment where they are supported by a collaborative team of experienced and highly trained teachers, ASL specialists, speech-language pathologists, audiologist, OT & PT, nursing staff, and more. Discover more about our ECC program HERE.
K-12 Education
Arkansas School for the Deaf is a fully accredited, tuition-free, state public school. ASD has high expectations for student performance while working to foster individualized student linguistic, social, emotional, and physical development. ASD adheres to state standards that are stated in Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks. Our goal at ASD, is to maximize rich learning opportunities for every student, every day, every minute and in every way possible. Learn more about our Arkansas School for the Deaf HERE.
Career Readiness
The Arkansas Deaf Career Center (ADCC) supports career and transition learning, transition services, job placement and coaching, academic support for college and professional certification, and more. The K-12 Transition & Career Exploration Program supports students in embedding targeted career and transition learning goals into their educational curriculum and residential life. ADCC Job Placement and Coaching Program specializes in creating customized programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing adults to move beyond finding a job to building a life-long career. As well, ADCC provides academic support to clients enrolled in college or professional certification courses while working. Explore the Arkansas Deaf Career Center or apply for services HERE.
Who do we provide services for?
Who do we provide services for?
We serve Deaf and Hard of Hearing children and their families through all of our programs, including our traditional K-12 school, our Statewide Services program, our Arkansas Deaf Career Center, and our Early Childhood program.
At Arkansas School for the Deaf, we are more than just a school, we are a community - a launching pad for each student’s future. Here at ASD we work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing children to become highly effective communicators who are educated, motivated, and independent. Our students graduate with confidence and are inspired to achieve their goals equipped with skills they’ve learned here that will help them achieve success in this competitive world.
In order to be eligible to attend ASD, a student must have a documented hearing loss, be a resident of Arkansas, and be between the ages of 2 to 21 years, on the first day of ASD’s academic school year.
Resources
Resources
American Sign Language
American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is a visual language. ASL is used predominantly in the U.S. and in many parts of Canada. ASD offers ASL classes to the community every on a trimester basis. Join us in learning a new language and building a more accessible, inclusive world! Discounts are offered to emergency service professionals, educators, and more! Register now by clicking HERE.
Current Research
Current Research
As a leader in Deaf Education, our Staff are experts and a voice in current research of Deaf and Hard of Hearing education, learning trends, student outcomes, and pedagogy. Our Staff have presented nationwide on Language Deprivation, Communication Neglect, Language Immersion, and much more. Learn more about these topics and resources for your child _____. (add links)
Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation
Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation
The Arkansas School for the Deaf Foundation (ASDF) was established in 1992 and serves as a supporting organization for the Arkansas School for the Deaf by providing post-secondary scholarships for ASD programs. The ASD Foundation works to secure grants, donations, and other funding to make these initiatives possible. Learn more or donate to ASDF HERE.
for more information about this program, please contact:
for more information about this program, please contact:
gretchen.cobb@ade.arkansas.gov
(501) 612-8016
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