Academics and Services

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Contact Information

Willie Ross School for the Deaf
Contact: Erika Kaftan, Education Director
Email Address: ekaftan@wrsdeaf.org
Phone: 413-567-0374 xV/TDD
Fax: 413-567-8808

32 Norway Street Longmeadow, MA 01106
Area Served: West

Map Location Academics and Services

Narrative

Willie Ross School provides a comprehensive educational program stressing academic excellence. The school encourages development of students' intellectual, social, and emotional growth. The goal of full participation in society is accomplished through the dual-campus model. It offers an immersion approach (deaf students learning together) and inclusion (academic and community mainstreaming - deaf and hearing students learning together).

Service Types

  • After School Programs
  • Disability Awareness
  • Early Intervention
  • Family Support
  • Job Counseling
  • Job Skills
  • Job Training
  • Schools - Day
  • Socialization Activities

Program Type

  • Assistive Technology and Equipment
  • Communication
  • Counseling
  • Education
  • Mental Health
  • Transition
  • Vocational

Populations Served

  • Deaf
  • Hard of Hearing

Ages Served

  • Birth to 3
  • 3 - 4
  • 5 - 8
  • 9 - 13
  • 14 - 18
  • 19 - 22

Languages Spoken

  • American Sign Language
  • Spanish

Accessibility Features

  • Accessible Parking
  • Accessible Restrooms
  • Near Public Transportation
  • Services at Home
  • Services at School
  • Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

  • Accredited By: DOE
  • Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds
  • Licensed By: DOE