A School CODAs (Children of Deaf Adults) Can Call Home.
“There’s beautiful access here — interpreters, speech therapists, deaf and hearing teachers who sign, deaf and hearing children who sign—all interacting together.
Before we were alone.
Here we are not alone.”
—Tanya, mom
CODAS
If your child is a CODA (Child of Deaf Adult)—or even a GODA (Grandchild of Deaf Adult)—we are one of the only schools in the entire country that will understand your family’s unique needs. More than 75% of our students have deaf parents. And many of our ASL interpreters, teachers, and staff are CODAs themselves. Our social worker is Deaf and her kids are CODAS. She has nineteen years of experience working with P.S. 347 families.
"I’m a CODA. My parents are deaf Caribbean immigrants. Until we found P.S. 347, we were lost and completely misunderstood. This school changed my life…and taught me to believe in myself and all that I can accomplish. I’m so happy to return to the place I've always called home—and be able to give back now as a staff member.”
—Yastany Astacio, P.S. 347 school aide
We are familiar with the challenges CODA children face when learning English as a second language, and we know how to support them. Parents are amazed at the services we offer—and the comprehensive and caring support they don’t even have to request. We have an experienced department of ASL-fluent Speech Language Pathologists and a skilled team of ASL interpreters.
We also understand the difficulties CODA parents often face at other institutions. At P.S. 347 you will always be treated with respect—and will have full and equal access to all school meetings and activities. We also provide various support groups and workshops on topics helpful to deaf parents raising hearing children.
“My daughters are learning you can have deaf friends and hearing friends together, in the same place.”
—Clement, dad
It’s the best of both worlds: a DOE curriculum, plus a deaf and hard-of-hearing (D/HOH) friendly and knowledgeable environment. We understand Deaf Culture and the importance of ASL to our community.
CODA students are thrilled—and relieved—to meet so many other classmates and adults just like them.
All children with deaf families (parents, grandparents, cousins, etc.) are eligible to attend and receive bus service from all five boroughs. They can learn ASL and Deaf Culture as part of their school day to have better relationships with their entire family.
All our classes provide Integrated Co-Teaching (ICT) services; There are two teachers—a general education teacher and a special education teacher. They work together to adapt materials and modify instruction to make sure the entire class can participate.
In addition, class sizes are kept smaller than other public schools to ensure each student gets the attention and support they need.
WATCH OUR CODA STUDENTS AND STAFF!
