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