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.

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!