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Utah: Deseret News newspaper Editorial

Deaf Schools United Deseret News editorial Published: Sunday, July 13, 2008 12:08 a.m. MDT In 2009, when state lawmakers prioritize funding for construction projects, they need to move a central campus for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind to the top of the list. Construction of a stand-alone school, which would serve 350-450 deaf students throughout the Salt [...]
Education Thu, Jul 17 2008

Utah: Parents, Kids and Alumni Protest Treatment

Deaf Schools United [link] Utahns rally for better treatment of deaf and blind students July 8th, 2008 @ 12:00pm By Nicole Gonzales Parents, children and advocates for deaf and blind students are letting their voices be heard today. Nearly 100 people gathered at the Capitol this morning to rally for children who attend Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind. Parents, children, grandparent...
Media Education Wed, Jul 09 2008

Oregon: OSD School Board appointments announced

Deaf Schools United Governor's Office has announced the appointments of the OSD School Board: Alum Robert Scheffel, Keizer - expires July 2008 - Retired; both alum of OSD and school educator at OSD for total of 47 years. Deaf person Daniel Sloan, Salem - expires July 2010 - installer and trainer with an independent contractor (also OSD alumni) Regional Program person Betsy [...]
Education Sun, Sep 30 2007

Florida: FSDB President replacement proposed

Deaf Schools United [link] SDB may pick interim president L. Daniel Hutto will be recommended to become the interim president of Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind at this Saturday's Board of Trustees meeting. Hutto, 62, a South Carolina native who goes by “Danny,” is currently the school's administrator for residential programs. He oversees boarding [...]
Education Mon, Sep 10 2007

Utah: Interim Superintendent appointed for USDB

Deaf Schools United Schools for Deaf and Blind needs new chief The superintendent of the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind is retiring, and a national search is under way to find a permanent replacement. Linda Rutledge, superintendent for the past three years, will retire June 22. Timothy W. Smith, superintendent of the South Summit School District, was named the [...]
Education Mon, Jun 18 2007

Oregon: Stateman-Journal - rally

Deaf Schools United Rally seeks to keep deaf, blind schools separated A bill before the Senate would create a school board for each RUTH LIAO Statesman Journal June 2, 2007 Supporters of the deaf and blind communities were joined by Salem neighborhood residents at the state capitol Friday in making another push for the schools' independent operations. They were protesting a recent [...]
Education Sat, Jun 02 2007

Oregon: Statesman-Journal

Deaf Schools United Statesman-Journal Legislature Special schools amendment in House proposal May 30, 2007 An amendment was included in a house proposal to grant the Oregon Legislature control over the deaf and blind state schools. House Bill 2263 moved out of the Senate Education Committee on Tuesday. The proposal included an amendment that would direct the superintendent of public [...]
Education Wed, May 30 2007

Oregon: State Leg. amendment stripping ODE's authority

Deaf Schools United May 29, 2007 This morning, the Senate Education & General Government Committee adopted Sen. Walker's -A13 amendment to HB 2263. The amendment requires the superintendent to make recommendations to the Legislature on facilities for the OSD and the OSB. It removes superintendent's authority to order a change in facility [...]
Education Wed, May 30 2007

Oregon: Statesman-Journal Editorial: No simple answer

Deaf Schools United statesmanjournal.com 11:53 a.m. No simple answer for deaf, blind school dilemma Friday, May 25, 2007 Here's a draft of Saturday's editorial. Send comments to Barbara Curtin, the lead writer. Two things appear inevitable about the fate of the Oregon School for the Blind and the Oregon School for the Deaf: oThe blind school will move to the campus of the [...]
Education Fri, May 25 2007

Oregon: OSD & OSB, we need your support!

Deaf Schools United OSD parents and supporters, Here's an update about what is happening with the School for the Deaf and the School for the Blind. As you know, Susan Castillo has made the recommendation to move OSB to OSD's campus. If you haven't seen the articles about this, please check [...]
Audism Education Fri, May 25 2007

Oregon: New Director hired for OSD

Deaf Schools United Statesman -Journal.com 1:36 p.m. New director hired at Oregon School for the Deaf May 24, 2007 A new director has been hired as director of the Oregon School for the Deaf, officials announced today. Patti Togioka will oversee instruction at the school and manage day-to-day operations, Oregon Department of Education spokesman Gene Evans said. Togioka will begin Aug. 1, [...]
Media Education Fri, May 25 2007

Ontario: The Sarnia Observer Editoral Opposition to...

Deaf Schools United Province shows ignorance of deaf residents / Belleville Intelligencer; Osprey News Network Editorial - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 @ 16:00 The province is failing in its role to ensure all citizens are treated equally by dismantling American Sign Language programs and support services for deaf and hard of hearing children. The erosion of these services [...]
Audism Thu, May 24 2007

Oregon: Debate still on OSD/OSB campus merger

Deaf Schools United [link] OPB News Merging Schools For Deaf And Blind Debated In Salem By Rob Manning SALEM, OR 2007-05-21 The state of Oregon currently runs two special schools in Salem - one for deaf students, another for blind children. But under a plan just announced by State Schools' Superintendent, Susan Castillo, one of those campuses will close in the [...]
Education Mon, May 21 2007

Utah: Utah Code 53A-25-104 Directly Impacts USDB's ability

Deaf Schools United The Utah Code 53A - 25 - 104 directly impacts USDB´s (Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind) ability to provide services. This code determines eligibility to provide special education services for deaf and hard of hearing students who are delayed to set up IEP goals. Those students who are "up to par" [...]
Legal Mon, May 21 2007

Oregon: Salem Statesman-Journal comments

Deaf Schools United Be advised! The comments in response to Castillo's merger is drawing very stiff opposition from the public, only one comment favorable, but the rest adamant opposition. The opposition is from all walks, not exclusively deaf or blind, but also those who detest Castillo for political purposes. [link] [link]
Media Education Sun, May 20 2007

Oregon: State Teachers Association Opposition to Merger

Deaf Schools United May 18, 2007 Superintendent Ignores Community Concerns Proposal to Merge Two State Schools Moves Forward Without Process Today Superintendent of Public Instruction Susan Castillo announced her intent to merge the Oregon School for the Blind (OSB) and Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). The proposal comes even after strong opposition from teachers, [...]
Media Education Sun, May 20 2007

Oregon: KGW news on OSB/OSD merger proposal

Deaf Schools United From the newsroom of the KGW-TV, Channel 8 News, Portland, Oregon, Friday, May 18, 2007 ..... Oregon official says deaf, blind schools should share campus Associated Press The Oregon School for the Deaf and the Oregon School for the Blind should share a campus, Oregon Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo said Friday. The move would take [...]
Media Education Sun, May 20 2007

Oregon: "Last Minute" Announcement by Castillo

Deaf Schools United FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 18, 2007 Castillo: Oregon School for the Blind, Oregon School for the Deaf to Share Campus SALEM - State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced that after two years of study by the Department of Education and hundreds of hours of meetings with stakeholders on what would be best for students, she has [...]
Media Education Sun, May 20 2007

Oregon: OSD Director candidates named

Deaf Schools United Brad Hansen, Montana qualifications?? internship with OSD, living in Montana for 2 years, out of Deaf Education and wanted to come back. Terry Gregersen qualifications?? dorm counselor, California School for the Deaf, Riverside and director for a mainstreaming program in Seattle, WA (he came from a deaf family of brothers, oral education background), currently [...]
Mon, May 14 2007

Oregon: Update on OSD Director Interviews

Deaf Schools United Blogger: This came in after 10:29 pm MST. Please note this is updated information from previous post. As you know, we're finalizing schedules for the interviews for next week. You already know that we'll be interviewing on Tuesday, May 15. In addition to the interviews on Tuesday, each of the three candidates will [...]
Education Fri, May 11 2007

Oregon: OSD Director interviews

Deaf Schools United Interim Director, Dr. Jay Gense passed this information to the general deaf public yesterday. Here's his message, abeit very brief.... Interview Team - I'm forwarding a message I sent to all OSD staff earlier today. I identify that each of the candidates we'll be interviewing on Tuesday will also be on campus on Monday. There [...]
Education Thu, May 10 2007

Oregon: Statesman Journal (May 5, 2007) State Capitol Rally

Deaf Schools United 1:07 p.m. Group rallies at state capitol for independent school boards for deaf and blind state schools Ruth Liao Sen. Peter Courtney (left) greets Art Stevenson, a representative of the National Federation of the Blind Oregon chapter as part of a rally to support a Senate bill that would create independent school boards for the [...]
Education Sun, May 06 2007

Oregon: SB 757 Rally

Deaf Schools United National Federation of the Blind of Oregon is planning to hold a rally at the state capitol on May 5th from 11 am to 1 pm. We would like to invite you to participate. We will provide an ASL interpreters. OSB, OSD alumni, OAD and supporters will show up there! [...]
Education Legal Tue, May 01 2007

Oregon: Senate Bill 757 - Call to Action!!

Deaf Schools United Please all of you write a message to each of all Ways and Means Committee members about Sen. Walker's request. I sent my message to each of them this past Wednesday. We badly have your valuable help. If we do not do it, the bill will be [...]
Education Legal Tue, May 01 2007

Oregon: SJ - Letter to the Editor (Independent board would...

Deaf Schools United Independent board would benefit deaf, blind youths April 30, 2007 Please support Senate Bill 757/House Bill 3334 to establish an independent school board for Oregon School for the Deaf and Oregon School for the Blind. This would abolish control by Oregon Department of Education. The school boards should consist of a majority of deaf or blind representatives [...]
Education Mon, Apr 30 2007

Utah: USDB Superintendent position vacancy

Deaf Schools United Blogger note: it's a double whammy because of another position involving special education at the State Office of education is also vacant.... Linda Rutledge came from Idaho to take over from Dr. Lee Robinson. Education briefs: Top position at state ed office is vacant The Salt Lake Tribune April, 9, 2007 12:25:13 AM MDT A top position at [...]
Mon, Apr 09 2007

Oregon: Castillo's Letter (half-hearted support)

Deaf Schools United SUSAN CASTILLO State Superintendent of Public Instruction OREGON DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97310 Phone (503) 947-5600 o Fax (503) 378-5156 o www.ode.state.or.us Every Student, Every Day-A Success April 2, 2007 Dear State Schools Study Workgroup: An idea has been proposed to institute a two-year study with a [...]
Tue, Apr 03 2007

Oregon: OSDAA Historian Response to ODE's Study

Deaf Schools United To OSDAA members and OSD supporters, Important!!! Attention OSDAA and OSD supporters!!! This is very serious and frightening news regard the OSD museum and OSDAA office being in danger of being abolished from Kuenzi Hall by officials from the Oregon Dept.of Education (ODE). The OSD museum and OSDAA office now located in Kuenzi Hall will be converted to make [...]
Mon, Mar 26 2007

Oregon: OSD Director position

Deaf Schools United Susan Castillo State Superintendent of Public Instruction Oregon Department of Education Public Service Building, 255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, Oregon 97310 Phone (503) 378-3569 o Fax (503) 378-5156 o www.ode.state.or.us RECRUITING FOR . . . PLEASE POST PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE/MANAGER F DIRECTOR, OREGON SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF $61,908 - 95,052 annually* $56,823 - [...]
Mon, Mar 26 2007

Oregon: Oregon Deaf Coalition response to ODE study

Deaf Schools United FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE STAKEHOLDER RESPONSE TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STUDY ON SPECIAL SCOOLS Members of the Blindness and Deafness communities have reviewed the Oregon Department of Education's recently released study related to the future of the Oregon School for the Blind (OSB) and the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Attached is a response that [...]
Mon, Mar 26 2007

Oregon: SJ - Coalition response to ODE study

Deaf Schools United From the newsroom of the Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, Saturday, March 23, 2007 ..... Group wants separate deaf, blind schools Department study makes unfair comparisons, they say BY RUTH LIAO Statesman Journal Advocates in the deaf and blind community remain in support of two separately operated state schools in Salem. The group issued a response this week [...]
Mon, Mar 26 2007

Oregon: SJ Opinion on merger of schools

Deaf Schools United From the newsroom of the Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, Friday, March 23, 2007 ..... Opinion Blind, deaf schools study lacks input from those affected Concerning the recent feasibility study about combining Oregon School for the Blind and Oregon School for the Deaf, what is glaringly missing is input from the affected populations, research as to what is [...]
Mon, Mar 26 2007

Oregon: CEASD Letter to "The Oregonian"

Deaf Schools United March 21, 2007 The Oregonian Portland, Oregon Dear Editor: I am writing this letter on behalf of the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD) in response to the March 7, 2007 article entitled "Schools for the deaf, blind considering a merger". There are several statements and concepts in this article that [...]
Wed, Mar 21 2007

Oregon: SJ - Mulholland responds

Deaf Schools United From the newsroom of the Statesman Journal, Salem, Oregon, Monday, March 12, 2007 ..... Deaf kids face added obstacles to graduation by Jeanine Stice Jane Mulholland may not be leading the Oregon School for the Deaf, but she's still advocating on their behalf. By Sunday night I had an e-mail from her explaining the [...]
Tue, Mar 13 2007

Louisiana: Open position - Director (vacant since 2006)

Deaf Schools United contact: Louisiana School for the DeafLouisiana School for the Deaf is in need of a Director! Position formerly called Superintendent. Vacant since 2006! - Deafawe
Sat, Mar 10 2007

Schools: Open Positions

Deaf Schools United Feel free to submit notices to W. David Samuelsen (dsam@sampubco.com) for any administrative positions now open or about to be vacant through resignations or retirements. Â We want to reach out to anyone who might be best qualified for any position. Â Currently, to my information received so far, there are at least 10 vacancies in position of Director/Superintendent. [...]
Sat, Mar 10 2007

Rhode Island: Superindentent open position

Deaf Schools United Greetings. I wanted to help spread the word of the Rhode Island School for the Deaf open position of Director (Superintendent). The deadline to apply is April 10th and the position starts at July 1st. More information is at [link] Please spread the word about this open position. It's my hope that a deaf person [...]
Sat, Mar 10 2007

Oregon: Update from State legislative on SB 757

Deaf Schools United THANK YOU to one and all who attended the Senate Hearing thisÂ morning for SB 757 setting up an Independent School Boards for OSD and OSB .Â . Senator Walker did an amazing job providing a forum for both OSD andÂ OSB . . All those who provided testimony did an OUTSTANDING JOB . .Â Robert was amazing [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Tinkling Cymbals and Sounding Brass

Deaf Schools United Why does I say that? Tinkling Cymbals and Sounding Brass The art of telling tales. That is what Ed Dennis and Susan Castillo had been doing until exposed . Diversion from real issues. Cover-ups. Sex Misconduct? - Diversion (none actually found) Moving Blind to Deaf - Diversion Consolidation of Blind School and Deaf School - Diversion Earthquake issues - Diversion [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: ODE study report (distorting?)

Deaf Schools United Subject: FW: Castillo to Review Feasibility Study of Locating OSB at OSD From: “DENNIS Ed” Date: Tue, 6 Mar 2007 13:37:21 -0800 Community Members: I told you I would send this information on the same day that I got it, here you are. Ed Dennis, Deputy Superintendent Castillo to Review Feasibility Study of Locating OSB at OSD State Schools Superintendent [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Liebe response

Deaf Schools United The recent e-mail from Mr. Dennis claiming Castillo will be reviewing all issues concerning the closure of the OSB facility and citing earthquake issues at OSB as being one of the considerations in that decision seems a might interesting as most schools in Oregon are in similar straights seismically as the [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Rob Bartell?s response to SJ?s phone call

Deaf Schools United I too had a phone message from Ruth (Liao) at the Statesman Journal . . I responded as follows ?I TOLD YOU SO!!!? The position of the Oregon Deaf Coalition is today as it has been from the very beginning ODE , Susan Castillo and Ed Dennis have [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Salem SJ newspaper report

Deaf Schools United Report: Combine state schools for deaf and blind at new location March 6, 2007-StatesmanJournal A committee studying whether to move the Oregon School for the Blind to the Oregon School for the Deaf campus has instead suggested the two schools be combined on a new site. The State Schools Study Committee submitted its report [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Blogger?s response to Editors of SJ

Deaf Schools United Wrote the reponse to the Editors of Statesman-Journal tonight. (6 March 2007, when the Editors solicited options about their efforts on the issue.) Editors, You're done good job of keepting the spotlight on the ODE. Some parts of the report clearly shows the diversion of the spolight from ODE's fiasco involving Jane Mulholland. I do not [...]
Thu, Mar 08 2007

Oregon: Interim Administrator (with ZERO knowledge of...

Deaf Schools United Mr. Scheler -Â allow me to clarify .Â I'm including in this message the announcement I sent to all OSD staff regarding theÂ temporary appointment of Cathy Mink as an Interim Administrator (please seeÂ 03/02/07Â below). Ms. Mink is hired as a Temporary Employee and will be on campus for the remainder of this school year [...]
Wed, Mar 07 2007

Utah: Update on USDB new building

Deaf Schools United This is a follow-up on the news article posted about Utah State Legislative approving sale of Human Services Building. Per vp call to USDB's assistant superintendent, Melanie Austin.. 1. BYU Salt Lake Extension campus including the building is offered in trade deal by the LDS Church for Human Services Building. 2. The building is one that was looked [...]
Fri, Mar 02 2007

Colorado: Rocky Mtn Charter School rent trouble

Deaf Schools United [link] Area?s only deaf school in danger of closing by: Nelson Garcia , Reporter[...]
Sat, Feb 17 2007

Oregon: Oregon School for the Deaf supporters rally at...

Deaf Schools United Oregon School for the Deaf supporters rally at Capitol February 13, 2007 Students and teachers of the Oregon School for the Deaf handed out flowers and valentines to state legislators Tuesday afternoon to garner support for the school. Three middle school students passed out carnations to state legislators with teacher Kris Hurst. Later, adults from the Oregon Deaf [...]
Thu, Feb 15 2007

Canada: Ontario Association of the Deaf Educational Issues

Deaf Schools United Ontario Association of the Deaf Eight point Educational Plan
Thu, Feb 15 2007

Oregon: ODE?s Dennis response

Deaf Schools United No. I have not spoken at all to ODE staff regarding the picketers or spoken at all about the picketers. The only ways I could speak to all staff would be through an email and I have sent no emails to staff regarding picketers, or a all staff meeting and we have [...]
Wed, Feb 14 2007


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