If you choose Willie Ross, you will have selected a school dedicated to its students, a school which recognizes that, in order to respond to the unique needs of each student, different techniques and approaches must be offered and must be welcomed. 

The recommendation for placement in a school for the deaf must be considered very carefully.  At Willie Ross School, we understand that this decision is one which must be made with great care, and we wish to help. We are always available to answer any questions, and we would be more than happy to provide you with assistance, no matter what your final decision may be.
As a general guide, remember that any school that you choose should be able to demonstrate its ability to respond to all of the needs of the student, not only as they present at admission, but also as they evolve and develop over time. The school should be able to offer programs through high school and prepare the student for the transition to the next step in her or his life.

We offer the following for your consideration as to why Willie Ross School for the Deaf would be a good choice for a member of your family.

Director, Longmeadow Campus
413.567.0374 Voice/TDD
lcarfora@willierossschool.org 

The Willie Ross School for the Deaf has the capacity to respond to the needs of our students from age three through high school. The option of being placed at one of our two campuses allows our students to be the beneficiaries of programs which are tailored to meet their needs on an individual basis. As their needs change and evolve over time, the Willie Ross School has the capacity to offer programs and services which will respond to those changing needs.   

Willie Ross School for the Deaf offers a range of services and a range of instructional settings which are coordinated with and follow the  Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.

Willie Ross School for the Deaf offers a range of communication methods tailored to individual needs. The methods are intended to develop fully the academic strengths of each student. In addition, our related services provide opportunities for the development of expressive skills through sign language, spoken language, or through simultaneous communication. Auditory processing skills and access to all of our programs is enhanced by classroom soundfield systems, personal FM units, and support for the use of residual hearing. Students with cochlear implants receive support, including, but not limited to, opportunities for participation in public school academic classes with age-appropriate hearing peers.

At Willie Ross School for the Deaf we are dedicated to offering an academic program which will maximize the intellectual abilities of all of our students. We are interested in advancing academic achievement, and not on advocating for any particular communication or educational philosophy.