Oregon School for the Deaf

The Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD), located in Salem, is a state-funded residential and day school dedicated to providing high-quality education for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Serving students from across Oregon, the school offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that emphasizes both academic excellence and the development of strong social and communication skills. By utilizing American Sign Language (ASL) as the primary language of instruction, the school creates a fully accessible environment that fosters self-advocacy and cultural pride, allowing students to thrive in a community where they are not defined by their hearing loss.

Beyond its academic programs, OSD is deeply committed to supporting the holistic needs of its students, offering a range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and residential life programs that encourage independence and peer connection. The school serves as a vital resource for the Oregon deaf community, providing a unique environment where students can engage with their peers and role models in an immersive, language-rich setting. Through its focus on equity and specialized instructional strategies, the Oregon School for the Deaf works to ensure that every student is empowered to succeed in both their personal lives and their future pursuits.