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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.