In the last 6 years the LVCSD has been trying to open a Charter School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, here in the Las Vegas Valley. The LVCSD is represented by a Board of Directors comprised of educators, professionals, parents, and Deaf Community members/leaders in the field of Deafness.
Good news comes this year for the young children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The Clark County School District has decided to become a sponsor of the Charter School and will house children in grades K-3rd. Services such as the Bi-Bi program will help teach the Children more about the Deaf Culture and expose them to Deaf Adult Role-Models, as well as learn about new products and other services made for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This will prepare them to be successful productive members of our community and society.
DCC architects have been selected to be the designer for this project, and because funding is through donations and fundraising, DCC has amiably offered to provide services through pro-bono work. The Charter School is hoping to begin construction in August 2008, so long as a facility can be obtained. For more information regarding the School and it’s programs or to support LVCSD please contact Ms. Jean Gigante at 702-245-5636 or visit the website at www.lvcsd.org