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Programs for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

 

Welcome to the Utah Schools for the Deaf (USD). Whether you are already familiar with our programs or just beginning your exploration, you will find a dynamic school full of opportunities, challenges and self-discovery for your child!

 

USD provides educational services to students, aged birth through twenty-one, in an environment that encourages development and challenges all students to achieve their potential. We focus on language development by creating a rich learning environment with many opportunities for open-ended discussion and communication.

 

We are very proud of our small class sizes and low teacher to student ratios. USD teachers are dedicated, caring, energetic, and highly qualified with bachelors or masters degrees and state certification.

 

USD students and families have the opportunity to choose from a range of educational programs in order to ensure a comfortable fit with their child’s learning style. We offer programs in Early Intervention, ASL/English Bilingual education, and Auditory/Oral education. We collaborate with Utah school districts and charter schools to provide supports to students in all areas of the state. The long-term goal of all USD programs is for students to have a quality educational experience that will prepare them for a rich and fulfilling adult life.

 

In addition to individually designed instruction based on the Utah Core Curriculum, our students are encouraged to engage in American Sign Language development, Listening and Spoken Language training, daily living skills, vocational skills, assistive and adaptive technology training, Deaf culture, athletics, student government, and computer technology. The educational program for each student is custom fit to meet their unique learning needs.

 

Our Supported Transition Extension Program (STEP) is a residential program for students ages sixteen through twenty-one that offers comprehensive academic, social, job readiness, college preparation, and life skill instruction designed to prepare students for independent adulthood.

 

Feel free to browse the website, then contact us with questions, comments, to request more information, or to visit a campus location near you. We are here to offer support, guidance, and expert advice. As the Associate Superintendent, I am your advocate as you navigate through the programs and services that make up your child’s education. I look forward to hearing from you!

 

 

Jennifer Johnson Howell Ed.D.

Associate Superintendent of the Deaf

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

742 Harrison Blvd.

Ogden, UT 84404

(801) 629-4739

jenniferhow@usdb.org

 

 

 News & Events

 

Parent Information Meetings Scheduled!  The Utah School for the Deaf administration is in the process of developing a strategic plan. The purpose of this plan is to set goals and design service models that will be used at USD for the next several years. A letter was sent home to parents briefly explaining proposed service models and inviting all parents and students to an informational meeting. CLICK HERE for more information regarding dates and times of meetings. (CLICK HEREfor information in Spanish)

Former USD Student Wins Top Honors! CLICK HERE for a link to The Salt Lake Tribune. 

 Western Regional Academic Bowl-Exciting news! It's Utah's turn to host the Western Regional Academic Bowl! This is an annual event for high school age deaf and hard of hearing students to get together from different states and schools to compete for the title of "Western Regional Champions!" This year, USDB has a team of our own and will be representing Utah in the competitiion! Events will be held February 19th-20th, 2010 from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., at the Sanderson Deaf Center in Taylorsville. Questions? Available to volunteer? Please contact USDB Teacher Ellen O'Hara at elleno@usdb.org.

 

 

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