AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE & ENGLISH SECONDARY SCHOOL

The American Sign Language & English Secondary School (ASL & English), located in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, is a unique 6–12 public institution dedicated to serving both Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) students and hearing students. As a bilingual school, it emphasizes the use of American Sign Language (ASL) and English as equal languages of instruction and social interaction. By fostering an inclusive environment, the school aims to bridge the gap between the Deaf and hearing communities, ensuring that all students develop strong academic skills while becoming culturally competent in both ASL and the Deaf community.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be rigorous while remaining highly accessible, utilizing visual-learning strategies that benefit all students regardless of their hearing status. In addition to core academics, the school provides a robust support system, including integrated co-teaching (ICT) classrooms and comprehensive related services for students with IEPs. Because it is a smaller school setting, ASL & English is known for its close-knit community, personalized attention, and a commitment to preparing students for college and career success through a curriculum that values diversity, equity, and linguistic accessibility.