Revive ASL School: Sensory Immersion Academy
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The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and Blind in Tucson grapples with a challenging decision about its future. Enrollment has dwindled due to federal regulations under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, which favors local schools over specialized residential ones. However, experts propose a transformation into a Sensory Immersion Academy, a public magnet school focused on American Sign Language and tactile learning. This would serve deaf, hard-of-hearing, blind, and deafblind students, along with hearing kids for bilingual ASL-English education. A six-month feasibility study with Tucson Unified School District could pave the way for this innovative approach, potentially drawing a larger student pool and increasing funding.
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