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The Learning Center for the Deaf

848 Central Street, Framingham, MA, 01701-0170 -

School Notes Overview:

The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from infancy through high school. Founded in 1970 with several basic principles in mind, the following continue to be prevalent within our philosophy: * TLC fosters respect for each of our students, for their families, and for every staff member * TLC faculty shares the firm belief that learning is a life-long process which can be exciting and fun * TLC creates an environment where communication and language are continuously accessible * TLC provides academic opportunities and high standards for all deaf and hard-of-hearing students The Learning Center today is comprised of three schools — a comprehensive Parent/Infant through High School program on our main campus in Framingham; a South campus in Randolph serving infants through elementary school from southeastern Massachusetts; and Walden School, a therapeutic, education and residential, treatment program for deaf students facing severe emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges. Throughout its history, The Learning Center for the Deaf has been a leader in Deaf education. It was the first school in Massachusetts to depart from the "oral" method of education and to advocate the use of sign language in addition to spoken English. In 1988, TLC became a bilingual and bicultural school, placing it among the first in the nation....

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School Overview:

	The Learning Center For The Deaf
School Type	Special Education School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	202 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	23%	23%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 10 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 10 students
	Grade 5 - 10 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 10 students
	Grade 9 - 8 students
	Grade 10 - 24 students
	Grade 11 - 7 students
	Grade 12 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	50 teachers
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:3	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Admissions Director	Michael J. Bello
Admissions Associate	Judy Vreeland
Sport
Total Sports Offered	4
	Sports
	Basketball	Cheering
	Soccer	Track and Field

School Notes:

The Learning Center for the Deaf (TLC) serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students from infancy through high school. Founded in 1970 with several basic principles in mind, the following continue to be prevalent within our philosophy: * TLC fosters respect for each of our students, for their families, and for every staff member * TLC faculty shares the firm belief that learning is a life-long process which can be exciting and fun * TLC creates an environment where communication and language are continuously accessible * TLC provides academic opportunities and high standards for all deaf and hard-of-hearing students The Learning Center today is comprised of three schools — a comprehensive Parent/Infant through High School program on our main campus in Framingham; a South campus in Randolph serving infants through elementary school from southeastern Massachusetts; and Walden School, a therapeutic, education and residential, treatment program for deaf students facing severe emotional, behavioral or developmental challenges. Throughout its history, The Learning Center for the Deaf has been a leader in Deaf education. It was the first school in Massachusetts to depart from the "oral" method of education and to advocate the use of sign language in addition to spoken English. In 1988, TLC became a bilingual and bicultural school, placing it among the first in the nation.
Profile last updated: 09/28/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01701)	School Zip (01701)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,124 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	56%	43%
Population Average Age	40 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$70,613	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	47 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	79% / 21%	58% / 42%