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The Ohio School for the Deaf provides education to deaf and hard of hearing students from all over Ohio ages 3 to 22 years old. OSD follows Ohio's Learning Standards in core content areas and Standards-Extended curriculum.

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Athletics Registration and Eligibility

Learn more about the OSD Athletics department policies and eligibility requirements as provided through the Ohio High School Athletics Association and register your student for sports.

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Student Life

OSD Student Life provides activities, educational support and more to students after school hours and overnight through the residential program.

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Social Emotional

Information about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) and the Care and Support Team (CAST). Resources for students and families related to SEL.

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Middle School

Our middle school department serves students in grades 6-8 with a class size of 8 students per 1 teacher to allow for the direct instruction and one-on-one interaction with each student. OSD follows the Ohio Learning Standards set by the Ohio Department of Education, offering the standard coursework requirements through direct instruction.

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IEP Related & Support Services

OSD provides IEP related service to our students at the school. Our service providers include Speech & Language Pathologists, Educational Audiologists, an Occupational Therapist, a Physical Therapist, and an Orientation and Mobility Specialist as needed, through collaboration with the Ohio State School for the Blind.

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High School

Our high school department serves students in grades 9-12 with a class size of 8 students per 1 teacher to allow for the direct instruction and one-on-one interaction with each student. OSD follows the Ohio Learning Standards set by the Ohio Department of Education, offering the standard coursework requirements.

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Elementary

Our elementary department serves students in grades K-5 with a class size of 8 students with 1 teacher to allow for the direct instruction and one-on-one interaction with each student.

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4Plus Program

4Plus is a transition program for Ohio students who are deaf and hard of hearing, have completed all of their high school graduation requirements, and have deferred their diploma to continue their individualized post secondary education plan.

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At OSD passion drives our educational programs. Students progress in traditional content areas with a priority in reading, language arts, science, mathematics, and social studies, as well as art, physical education, library, and more. In the classroom individual time is spent with each student as they move towards mastery on IEP goals. Students have fun while learning from their teachers and peers.

To ensure communication is accessible to all students, instruction is primarily through direct communication provided in American Sign Language (ASL). Students have the opportunity to cultivate a deeper understanding of ASL and Deaf culture through the Deaf Studies classes. OSD teachers and staff encourage students to think creatively and critically as independent learners. They teach students to work collaboratively with others to build knowledge, trust and relationships.

Our K-12 school building is equipped with the right technology to enhance and diversify learning. We use a number of resources to compliment what we teach and the way students learn. We want to extend the walls of our classrooms, to bring the world to OSD and place it in the palms of our students’ hands. We encourage our students to explore their talents so they can build their knowledge and develop their skills so they can be ready for a successful future. We believe all students will thrive in our school and through our individualized programming, access to communication and direct interaction with their teachers, caregivers, and peers.