The Learning Center For The Deaf
- 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.
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-12 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 205 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 38% State avg.: 23% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 3:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Admissions Director | Michael J. Bello |
| Admissions Associate | Judy Vreeland |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and FieldBasketball, Cheering, Soccer, Track and Field, |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school is Sudbury Valley School (2.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Metro West Jewish Day School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Metro West Jewish Day School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- FraminghamOver The Rainbow Nursery SchoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: PK-KG | 57 students
0.4 miles
115 Edgebrook Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508)877-92370.4PK-KG
57 - FraminghamGrades: NS-8 | 295 students
0.5 miles
832 Worcester Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508)875-01810.5NS-8
295 - FraminghamSummit Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-6 | 70 students
0.9 miles
283 Pleasant St
Framingham, MA 01701
(508)872-36300.9PK-6
70 - FraminghamHappy Hollow SchoolDaycare / PreschoolGrades: NS-PK | 40 students
1.2 miles
29 Oaks Rd
Framingham, MA 01702
(508)872-42341.2NS-PK
40 - FraminghamMarian High School(Roman Catholic)Grades: 9-12 | 230 students
1.5 miles
273 Union Avenue
Framingham, MA 01702
(508)875-76461.59-12
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