Message from the Superintendent
Greetings from the land of ORANGE and BLACK!
“Our Legacy, Our Focus, Our Impact”
Wow, what a great year!
We have accomplished so much together since we returned to in-person instruction for the entire year. There were months when the pandemic challenged us, but we continued to serve our students optimally through our resiliency.
Everyone in our school community has worked hard to bring back normalcy this year. Our students have benefited and will continue to prosper from these efforts. We had much to celebrate during the last two weeks of school – students’ final performances, showcases, promotions, and graduation. We all need to take the time to appreciate our students’ achievements and encourage them to find joy in their accomplishments.
Our students had the opportunity to learn in their natural language, conversing with classmates and staff naturally. They were able to participate in leadership and athletic activities. Some students even had the chance to travel abroad and participate in national competitions.
Our CORE Department, which provides curriculum and assessment services, outreach, and Deaf education resources to schools, both statewide and nationally, has continued to provide direct support and assistance. Our Student Life Division was able to bring their programs back to life this year. Our residential students often say how delighted they are to be back full time. Our Pupil Personnel Services Division continues to provide direct services, especially mental health and well-being services. Last but not least, our Human Resources and Support Services divisions continue to keep the school operational.
I want to acknowledge that there is ugliness going on across the globe. There are dire concerns surrounding gun control, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and equity issues. At every level, California School for the Deaf is committed to promoting and supporting a learning and residential environment centered on dignity for all students that does not tolerate hatred, discrimination, or violence. Our values are available on our website, in our policies, and on any of our documents that communicate such expectations. We are here to teach, lead, guide, and support our students, not only with academics, but also to help them navigate societal issues in our community, nation, and the world. As always, we will continue to advocate and fight against any ‘isms’.
We had a Retirement Tea celebration to recognize and honor three years’ worth of retirees. We want to express our sincerest thanks for our retirees’ years of service to the students at CSD, and wish each of you the best in your future endeavors. Your impact on our students has been critical to their success and to our society’s future.
It is time to shift our focus onto the Extended Learning Year program, that starts on July 11th. We want to thank the teachers and staff who volunteered to share their summer with our students by working with them for three weeks this July.
Clark Brooke, Ed.S.
Superintendent
California School for the Deaf, Fremont
39350 Gallaudet Drive
Fremont, CA 94538
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