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'''Ohio School for the Deaf''' is a school located in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. It is run by the [[Ohio Department of Education]] for [[deaf]] and [[hard-of-hearing]] students across [[Ohio]]. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest [[boarding school|residential school]] in the country.<ref>Gannon, Jack. 1981. ''Deaf Heritage–A Narrative History of Deaf America'', Silver Spring, MD: National Association of the Deaf, p. 3 ([http://saveourdeafschools.org/Deaf_Heritage_by_Jack_Gannon_page_3.pdf PDF])</ref> OSD is the only publicly funded residential school for the deaf in Ohio.
'''Ohio School for the Deaf''' is a school located in [[Columbus, Ohio]]. It is run by the [[Ohio Department of Education]] for [[deaf]] and [[hard-of-hearing]] students across [[Ohio]]. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest [[boarding school|residential school]] in the country.<ref name="Gannon Butler Gilbert 2012">{{cite book |last=Gannon |first=Jack R. |last2=Butler |first2=Jane |last3=Gilbert |first3=Laura-Jean|title=Deaf heritage : a narrative history of deaf America |year=2012 |orig-year=1981 |isbn=9781563685156 |oclc=905748274 |publisher=Gallaudet University Press | publication-place=Washington, DC}}{{page needed|date=October 2018}}</ref> OSD is the only publicly funded residential school for the deaf in Ohio.


The mission of the Ohio School for the Deaf, an educational facility and resource center on deafness, is:
The mission of the Ohio School for the Deaf, an educational facility and resource center on deafness, is:

Revision as of 19:31, 19 October 2018

Ohio School for the Deaf
Address
Map
500 Morse Road

, ,
43214

United States
Coordinates40°3′58″N 83°0′17″W / 40.06611°N 83.00472°W / 40.06611; -83.00472
Information
TypePublic, Coeducational high school
EstablishedOctober 16, 1829
SuperintendentDoug Lowery
PrincipalGreg Mendenhall
GradesPre-K-12-(4 plus) after graduate
Color(s)Royal Blue and White   
Sloganthe ultimate in total education since 1829...
Athletics conferenceEastern Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association
Team nameSpartans
AccreditationNorth Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Athletic DirectorBill Estes
Websiteohioschoolforthedeaf.org

Ohio School for the Deaf is a school located in Columbus, Ohio. It is run by the Ohio Department of Education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students across Ohio. It was established on October 16, 1829, making it the fifth oldest residential school in the country.[1] OSD is the only publicly funded residential school for the deaf in Ohio.

The mission of the Ohio School for the Deaf, an educational facility and resource center on deafness, is:

  • to provide comprehensive education for Ohio's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students which encourages independence and lifelong learning to promote social development and cultural awareness
  • to prepare students to attain their potential and become contributing members of their communities
  • to collaborate with schools and other educational programs serving Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and their families to meet the individual needs of each student
  • all via a barrier-free communication environment using American Sign Language (ASL) and English.[2]

Leadership

  • No current superintendent

See also

References

  1. ^ Gannon, Jack R.; Butler, Jane; Gilbert, Laura-Jean (2012) [1981]. Deaf heritage : a narrative history of deaf America. Washington, DC: Gallaudet University Press. ISBN 9781563685156. OCLC 905748274.[page needed]
  2. ^ "Ohio School for the Deaf - Vision & Mission". ohioschoolforthedeaf.org. 2015-10-02. Archived from the original on 2015-10-02. Retrieved 2018-10-19. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |dead-url= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)