New York School for the Deaf
Est. 1817
" Planning for the Future "
A New ERA...
New York School for the Deaf announces New Educational Vision Plan
BRADLEY PORCHE ', ED. D. SUPERINTENDENT
WHITE PLAINS, New York – April 11, 2018- Dr. Bradley Porche’, Superintendent at New York School for the Deaf, announced a new educational vision plan. Implementation of this plan will position the School for the future and reflects current trends in education. Students will now experience the full benefit of a S. T. E. A. M( Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) school, as do many of their peers at neighboring schools. The School is now updating their Mission and Vision statements to incorporate a STEAM focused K-12 Educational program in line with New York State standards.
In October, NYSD opened their new Center for Exploration and Creative Learning( CECL), which houses a brand new, state-of-the-art STEAM Lab, and implemented a STEAM pilot program. The students became fully engaged, and in five short months, developed a variety of new skill sets. They were excited about learning, and clamored for more. Dr. Porche’ noted that it was clear that they excelled in this learning environment and that the time was right to move full“ STEAM” ahead with additional emphasis on this program.
With the incorporation of a core STEAM focused K-12 educational program, NYSD will become a model school for the deaf. This“ specialty concentration of study” in STEAM has not been readily available to our students in the past. Although their core subjects areas will maintain the same level of importance, the entire curriculum will be enriched by STEAM focused learning.
In a special presentation to staff members, Superintendent Dr. Bradley Porche’ stated that“ All students should be taught to think deeply, and in unique ways, in order to have the opportunity to become innovators, educators, researchers, and leaders. A strong, STEAM based educational program will provide the tools necessary to address many of our current, and future, challenges. Currently, deaf students do not have nearly enough exposure and access to STEAM learning opportunities.”
This state-of-the-art STEAM program at New York School for the Deaf encourages students to use their imagination and creativity to apply STEAM principles to their learning. These skills, will prepare them
for either post-secondary education, or a 21st Century career path.
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