Washington School for the Deaf Bilingual-Empowered-Successful for Today and Tomorrow—the BEST!

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Web Name: Washington School for the Deaf Bilingual-Empowered-Successful for Today and Tomorrow—the BEST!

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Home Special MessageWSD is saddened and outraged by the recent events in our country. Racism in any form should not be tolerated and is completely inconsistent with the school’s mission. Washington School for the Deaf strives to empower students with a strong sense of identity and belonging. We work to ensure that our students are safe and respected at school and in their communities. We continue to promote equity for students, families and the deaf community at large. Fall 2020 Parent SurveyWSD is working with the Department of Health and the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to determine exactly what we can do for the fall. However, we want parents to be able to share their input as well. Please complete our short survey to provide your input. Click Here Urgent Announcement for WSD FamiliesIn response to the global COVID-19 pandemic, and the Governor’s order, effective Monday, March 16 Washington Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (CDHY) will close the Washington School for the Deaf campus and suspend all statewide outreach services for the rest of the school year.WSD will continue all virtual instruction until June 19.  Senior’s last day is June 4.With information changing constantly, please check our Coronavirus Information and Updates page regularly for the latest information. Coronavirus Information and Updates New Video Page!We have set up a new page for videos! We will be uploading videos regularly for your viewing pleasure.  Click to see videos Welcome to WSDWe are the state of Washington’s only residential ASL-English bilingual school for deaf and hard of hearing students. Learn More about WSD WSD AthleticsWSD offers a variety of sports inclusive of all students and levels including Varsity, Middle School, Elementary School, and Special Olympics. View Varsity Sports Student Life at WSDIn addition to serving local students, WSD provides a residential program to all students who do not live in the city of Vancouver or in the immediate surrounding communities in Washington State. Find out MoreWSD provides a comprehensive educational program that includes a commitment to promoting the acquisition, maintenance and study of American Sign Language (ASL) and English for all deaf and hard of hearing children. Learn More He would start telling me I just want to read at recess. I don’t want anybody to talk to me, and I’m like no . He’s outgoing. That’s not in his spirit. We started looking at different schools and was wowed by this school because of the socialization at recess and lunch and in the classroom is amazing.Lafawne RobinsonParentBefore I got to WSD, I didn’t sign well. I used a little bit of gesturing. When I got here, I got better and better.JulianStudentI like that I can look directly at my teacher. I don’t have to look at the interpreter. I can get the teaching directly from the teacher.AshantayStudentI asked my mother to send me here. It was a big decision for her because I lived 8 hours away from here. My mother made the right choice to send me here. It was worth it.RandallWSD alumnusWe know that learning is a social activity. It’s social in nature. People learn from each other all the time. Children learn the fastest from their peers.Shauna BilyeuSuperintendent, WSDOnce Nicolas started coming here, he blossomed and bloomed. I’m happy to say he walks, talks, runs, reads and plays basketball and does all the things they said he would never do.Jeanmarie MooreParentASL is their language. That gives them the self-esteem and they have a foundation then to support their English development.Jennifer EllisWork Education Teacher, Transition Needs TeamOur daughter’s first language is ASL. It’s very important she understand ASL.Minh TruongParent[We] came to the school. She fell in love with it. The teachers, the one-on-one, the bi-lingual, the support for speech, for occupational therapy Gabby had at that time. There was a plethora of resources for us. And my husband and I had children. They are our responsibility. We want the best for her. We want her to succeed in the world. Here she goes.Samantha GrosmickParentA strong language foundation is very important for their success in life. Research shows that deaf students who have American Sign Language skills are then more successful in English.April McArthurASL-English Bilingual Program Service DirectorWith ASL I could learn everything. I’ve made so much progress since I came here. I’m grateful to my parents for sending me to WSD. In my opinion, you’ll want to come here.YajairaWSD AlumnaEvery deaf child can learn just the same as hearing children can. I think that is one problem is that often there are misconceptions about deaf children’s abilities.Jane MulhollandFormer Superintendent, WSDI’ve seen a lot of changes because the communications was there to be able to interact, socialize, boost her self-esteem. The teachers, the staff, very positive reinforcements here.Brent NeatherlinParentIt is very crucial that the children have access to language development. A natural acquisition of language right from the very beginning.Pamela WhitneyPre-School TeacherSo in one year [Jonathan] has made amazing progress. I think that just how much ASL is going on in the classroom has really made all the difference. So he is exposed to it all day.Lisa RondaParent

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