Beliefs - Instruction
- Deaf-centered instructional programs develop each visual learner’s academic, social, environmental and global awareness and positive self-image as a Deaf person.
- Language is viewed as a right and a resource for all Deaf children.
- ASL as the first language and language of instruction leads students to become balanced bilinguals in social and academic ASL and English.
- Excellence in academic achievement, character development, leadership, wellness, athletics, and co-curricular activities is valued and celebrated.
- Instruction is most successful when students take an active role in thinking critically, engage in challenging work, and express themselves creatively through the arts.
- Shared leadership and collaborative decision making are essential for designing and implementing high-quality programs, assessment, and curricular alignment.
- Cultural diversity is central to increasing all students’ awareness, understanding, learning, trust and sense of belonging.
- A safe environment where students embrace people from different walks of life and value human rights leads to emotional and physical well-being for all.
- Families, students, educators, and the Deaf and broader communities all share a vital role in student achievement and the development of the whole child.
Director of Instruction 510-344-6097 videophone