The School for the Deaf 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The School for the Deaf provides a comprehensive academic program for students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing in grades K-12. Teachers challenge each student to achieve his/her potential in a signing environment that promotes the development of language and a positive self-concept. Annually, a team of professionals develops an individualized education plan for each student. The development of language, communication skills, critical thinking skills, appropriate social skills, and application of learned concepts are emphasized. Opportunities to mainstream in areas of strength are provided through a collaborative effort with the local public school districts.

Students have a variety of activities through which they can participate and excel. These activities are as follows:

• Student Body Government
  Student Body Government provides middle and high school students the chance to develop leadership skills and to become involved in governing their lives on campus.
• Drama
  Drama offers high school students various opportunities to develop confidence, self-assurance, and poise through performing on stage or being a part of the support crew behind the scenes.
• The Black Forest League Student Council Clinic
  The Black Forest League Student Council Clinic encourages middle and high school CSDB students to apply newly acquired leadership skills.
• Sign Language Lab
  A Sign Language Lab is available to students and staff to continue to improve their receptive/expressive sign language skills.
• "Close Up" Program
  The "Close Up" Program provides high school students with the opportunity to see our government in action by spending several days in our state capital or a week in Washington, D.C.
• D.A.R.E.
  Drug Awareness Resistance Education is an ongoing component of our educational program for elementary and middle school students. It is sponsored by the Colorado Springs Police Department and promotes the development of positive self-esteem and problem-solving strategies in students.
• COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS 
  Community Service Projects involve students of all ages and allow them to "give back" to the community of Colorado Springs.

CSDB High School Programs

• Academic Program
  The Academic Program consists of diverse sub-programs such as social studies, English, science, mathematics, physical education, and special needs. The program utilizes the Colorado State Standard Based Education, educational reform models, and aligns Individual Educational Plan (IEP) goals with the State standards benchmarks and indicators.
• Technology Program
  The Technology Program specializes in implementing technology standards in classrooms as well as maintaining strong ties to the business communities. The program exposes students to a variety of career exploration in technical skills such as computer literacy, graphic arts, printing, automotive, construction, woodworking, drafting, home economic, and art.
• Post Secondary Program 
  Transition planning is required by the federal mandate, the Individual with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The process begins when students are either 14 years old or in 9th grade as a collaborative effort between parents, students, educators, and other service providers to plan students' future career or education to enable a smooth transition from either school-to-career or school to post-secondary institutions. Career Counselors helps analyze students' strengths and weaknesses related to employability skills, and career preferences. In addition, helps link the students' areas of strengths and interests by identifying and providing ways for students to pursue their future career goals.
  
   

 Please e-mail any comments, suggestions or problems to: mailto:dcovington@csdb.org