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Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind

Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, nominated by Mastery Transcript Consortium, is a elementary/middle/high school in Ogden, Utah that describes itself as a public district school serving learners from a primarily urban/rural/suburban area.

Location Ogden, Utah

Governance Public district school

Grades Elementary, High, Middle, Prekindergarten

Students 351

Locale suburban

Associate Superintendent of the Deaf Michelle Tanner

Demographics

Percentage of students*

100%

Students with Disabilities

33%

Free/Reduced Lunch

15%

English Learners

White

Hispanic/Latino

Black/African American

2+ Races

American Indian

Asian

Hawaiian National

Why Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind was nominated

This school has implemented a competency-based learning model and is or will soon be publishing Mastery Transcripts or MTC Learning Records as summative records for some or all graduates.

Student experience design

Students that attend our campus programs often describe the school as their sanctuary because it is the only place that is truly accessible to them. With this peace of mind, learning is advanced and the social-emotional well-being of the students is nurtured. Teachers are able to personalize the learning to meet the individual needs of each student.

Core Practices

Core Practices Length of Use

Assessments For Career Readiness

5+ years

SEL Curriculum

3-4 years

SEL Integration School-wide

3-4 years

All Practices

Student Advisories

Assessments For Social-emotional Skills

Career Prep And Work-based Learning

Community And Business Partnerships

Competency/mastery-based Education

Competency Framework

Culturally Responsive Practices

Dual Language Programming

Extended Learning Opportunities

Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles

Grading Policies Focus On Mastery

1:1 Mentoring

Multi-age Classrooms

Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery

Project-based Learning

Performance Based Assessment

Self-paced Learning

Tutoring

Universal Design For Learning

key reasons for innovating

Mental health concerns

Date Updated: April 2024

*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.