Ohio School for the Deaf
About
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.
Our Mission
The Ohio School for the Deaf serves a diverse population of deaf/hard of hearing students, families, and communities through educating students in a language rich environment and empowering each individual to be a contributing member of society.
Goals:
- Improve Bilingual Literacy & Language Skills for students of OSD and provide resources Statewide
- Expand Student Portfolio & Postsecondary Pathways
- Improve External Communication & Collaboration for Students, Families, Communities and Stakeholders
- Throughout the State
- Improve Mental Health & Social-Emotional Supports
- Create a Student Support Team That Evaluates Current/Future Education Issues
The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.