At the Frederick and Columbia campuses, the School offers both academic and life-based education leading to a Maryland high school diploma or a Maryland School for the Deaf diploma. In English and American Sign Language (ASL), the School teaches communications skills, including speech and speech reading, finger spelling, and auditory training; and the use of individual hearing aids. It also offers a broad athletic and physical education program, as well as social and recreational activities.
The Columbia Campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf enrolls deaf students ages four through sixteen in programs from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. In addition, an early intervention program works with infants and young children and their families in language development and communications skills. For elementary and middle school students who are medically frail or have additional disabilities, support services are available. These include behavior modification counseling, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychiatric services. Most students at the Columbia Campus commute daily but some participate in a weeknight residential program.
The Frederick Campus of the Maryland School for the Deaf enrolls deaf and hard-of-hearing students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. For young children (from birth to age five) and their families, the Campus also provides language skill development. About thirty percent of enrolled students live on campus weeknights during the school year (late August through mid-June).
The Maryland State High School Diploma or the Maryland School for the Deaf Diploma is awarded to each graduating senior, and many graduates pursue higher education degrees. Vocational or technical training, and vocational rehabilitation services are available to help other graduates secure employment.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board of Trustees of the Maryland School for the Deaf governs the School. With Senate advice and consent, the Governor appoints the Board's nineteen members to six-year terms (Code Education Article, sec. 8-304).
COLUMBIA CAMPUS
P. O. Box 894
8169 Old Montgomery Road & Route 108
Columbia, MD 21044 - 0894
FREDERICK CAMPUS
P. O. Box 250
101 Clarke Place
Frederick, MD 21705 - 0250
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