Kansas School for the Deaf - Olathe
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About Kansas School for the Deaf - Olathe
Kansas School for the Deaf in Olathe is a state accredited, campus-based school for Kansas students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Olathe program serves preschool through age 21, and admission is decided jointly by the family, the local school district, and KSD through the IEP process. Instruction is bilingual in American Sign Language and English. Student Life offers weekday residential living for students who live too far to travel daily, with students going home on weekends. Outreach and the Sound START birth-to-three program support families and districts statewide. About 60 percent of students use amplification, including cochlear implants.
Student fit
Who this school serves
Grades and ages
- Preschool
- Elementary
- Middle School
- High School
- Ages 18-21
- Birth to 3 (outreach)
- Preschool through age 21 (campus)
Learning needs supported
- Deaf
- Hard of hearing
Specialties
- Deaf education
- ASL/English bilingual program
- Statewide outreach
Learning and support
Curriculum and therapeutic services
Services and supports
- Audiology support
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
Programs
Programs at Kansas School for the Deaf - Olathe
Other programs and supports
- Audiology support
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
School facts
Practical details for families
Accreditation and licensing
- Kansas State Department of Education
Tuition and funding
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- Public IEP placement / FAPE
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kansas School for the Deaf - Olathe
Who can enroll at Kansas School for the Deaf?
KSD serves Kansas children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Campus enrollment is a joint IEP decision among the family, the local school district, and KSD. Hearing children, including siblings or children of deaf adults, are not admitted.
What ages and grades does the Olathe campus serve?
The campus program serves preschool through age 21. Birth-to-three support is offered through Sound START with the local early intervention program, and outreach serves families and districts statewide.
Is there a residential option?
Yes. Student Life is an extended-day program with room and board for students who cannot travel to Olathe daily. Students go home every weekend.
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