AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Student Enrollment

• Elementary: 42• Middle School: 26• High School: 55• PACES: 36• International: 7

–Totals: 166 students

• New Students to Date: 37

Enrollment Trends

 

2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

184

171

176

172

162 162

170

184

194

202

ENROLLMENT

ENROLLMENT

Assumptions:

New Students: 38Graduates: 11 – 17Withdrawals: 14

New Mission Statement

The American School for the Deaf is dedicated to

serving deaf and hard of hearing infants, youth

and their families in development of intellect

and the enhancement of quality of life utilizing

specially designed instruction through an

American Sign Language and English Bilingual

Approach, empowering them to become

educated and self-directed, lifelong learners.

Strategic Priorities 2015 - 2018• Strategic Priority A: Create an environment of academic excellence utilizing Specially Designed Instruction through an ASL/English bilingual approach

• Strategic Priority B:  Growth in enrollment in programs with an emphasis on attracting and retaining students for the core academic program

 

• Strategic Priority C: Maintain financial stability and create opportunities for financial growth

• Strategic Priority D: Build and strengthen community relationships and partnerships 

Strategic Changes • Academics:

– 2 Principals• Birth-To-3 and PreK - 8th Grade

– Nursery Program• 9th Grade to 12th Grade

– Coordinator of Educational Administrative Services

• Residential Life– Director of Student Life

• Dormitory program• Transportation• Athletics

• School Wide– Professional Development– Professional Learning Communities– American Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach

Highlights• ASD Strategic Plan 2015 – 2018 completed• Transition to new leadership and team• Balanced Budget

– Additional Funding of $4.2 from State for Gallaudet Hall demolition

• Enrollment – 37 New Students• Campus Facilities

– Gallaudet Hall demolition– Subdivision– Sale of land beyond Fern Brook– Boatner building sale– Dormitory upgrades– Gym upgrades– Landscaping – Quadrangle development– Technology upgrades

Quadrangle Development

Highlights• Human Resources Improvements

– Staff morale including relationships with both unions and open communication

– E-Time implementation– Policies and Procedures updated– Negotiations

• Academics– School Profile and Performance Report– Successful implementation of Professional Development school-wide– PACES relicensing– Changes in Student Health Center– Curriculum and Instruction Specialist– Reading program – Achieve 3000– B-3 families tours– Removal of Deaf with Special Needs (DSN)– Increase in parent involvement school-wide

Highlights• Residential Life

– Activities– Literacy– Athletics

• Student Health Center• PBIS

– Restraint and Seclusions reduced by over 50%

• Accreditation Process (CEASD and NEASC)• Conferences

– ASD Educational Conference– Family Learning Weekend

• Outreach Services– Outreach Education – 11 districts– Outreach Audiology – 3 new towns

Highlights• Collaborative/Cultivation Efforts

– UConn Deaf Education Program & Research– CCSU Interpreting Program– Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Catalyst Group– Autism Families of CT– West Hartford Garden Club– Junior League of Hartford

• ASD’s 200th Anniversary Celebration Planning– Museum/Archives Enhancement &

Partnership with Connecticut Historical Society and UConn Digital Archives

• ASD’s new website– Social Media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram

Achieve 3000Average Lexile Growth Per Year, Per Student

• Other Schools for the Deaf30 Lexiles28 Lexiles

• American School for the Deaf46.4 Lexiles

Student Progression Toward CT Standards in Language Arts

Students actively using Achieve 3000 

At ASDdemonstrated an average gain of 

20.2 Points each!

How many students are using Achieve 3000 

outside of school hours?

88%

12%

UsersNon-Users

Key Reading Strategies Being Practiced with Achieve 3000

Text Structure

Cite Evidance

Build Vocabulary

Main Idea and Summarization

98%

92%

82%

94%

Closing Perspective• Graduates, "learned how to advocate for ourselves, for our

accommodations and the needs we have in the workforce," Brandon said. "Our teachers have prepared us for our future. We have learned a lot about ourselves, our strengths and our weaknesses, our values and the traits that will determine our direction.”

• Faculty and Staff support every student at the school, and "our challenges become opportunities," Glendy said.

• Class President Lynette Marina Saucier of Bristol said she was born hard of hearing and attended public school for nine years. As she grew older, her hearing faded, and she eventually received cochlear implants and transferred to ASD. "For a long time, I had a very hard time accepting myself as deaf," she said. "Once I came to this school, learning American Sign Language improved my life and my education. ... Having cochlear implants and using ASL gave me confidence as a deaf woman."

We would like to thank all our faculty and staff who work hard daily with our students. They

know our students the best! We never cease to be amazed at the enthusiasm, creativity and

drive on the part of our faculty and staff. They truly put their hearts into their work and leave

nothing on the field. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

• June 28 – August 1; Camp Isola Bella• July 6 –August 21: PACES Summer School• July 13 – July 31: Extended School Year• July 9, 16, 26, 30: Parent/Sibling Sign Language

Classes/Open Swim• August 25 – 28: RC & TA In-Service Days• August 27 & 28: Teacher In-Service Days• August 31: 1st Day of School

AMERICAN SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF139 North Main Street

West Hartford, CT 06107www.asd-1817.org