Atlanta Area School for the Deaf (AASD)

School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) StudentsService

State day school enrollmentProgram

AASD provides free preschool through 12th grade education for deaf and hard of hearing students referred by their local school system.

Bilingual ASL and English educationProgram

AASD uses American Sign Language and English for instruction and individualized language planning.

Preschool and Pre-KProgram

The preschool and Pre-K programs serve deaf and hard of hearing young children with play-based, language-rich learning.

Student Support and related servicesService

AASD offers related services such as audiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, social work, psychology, diagnostics, and ASL language support based on the student's IEP.

Career, Technical, Agriculture EducationProgram

CTAE classes help students prepare for work, college, and career pathways such as agriculture, audio-video technology, graphic design, nutrition, technology, marketing, and workforce readiness.

Work-Based LearningProgram

Work-Based Learning helps students build job skills through career awareness, training, and worksite experiences.

Athletics, clubs, and tutoringProgram

AASD offers sports, clubs, leadership activities, after-school programs, and tutoring for students.

ASL classes and family resourcesService

AASD shares ASL learning resources and refers families and community members to partner ASL classes through the Georgia Council for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.