News & Announcements

Updated First Day of School Dates:

TSD Knoxville - August 10th
TSD Nashville - August 10th
WTSD - August 12th

We look forward to seeing students again soon!
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Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (all campuses) is preparing for the re-opening of schools for the 2020-2021 school year following the planned calendar dates for each campus. After receiving feedback from staff and parents/families, the final "Reopening Schools - A Guidance Document for Tennessee Schools for the Deaf" has been posted and is available on the TSD COVID-19 webpage (7/29/2020).
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TSD's Central Leadership Team (CLT) Message - Supporting BIPOC Students and Staff as we prepare for and begin the 2020-2021 school year - posted 7/31/2020

ASL video and English (PDF)
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For the 2020-21 school year, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf (TSD) families have the option to attend their designated state special school for the deaf campus or participate in virtual learning through their designated campus location. With either option, all students are expected to maintain sufficient academic progress. This document provides an outline of the procedures and expectations for families and students who chose to enroll in TSD’s Virtual Learning Plan (VLP).

Parents interested in enrolling their student in the VLP should review the Virtual Learning Plan and submit the Virtual Learning Plan Application - due Friday, July 24, 2020 - 11:59 pm.
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A message from TSD Knoxville's Student Life staff to residential students . . . WE MISS YOU!
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Join us and special guest, Molly O'Hara, on June 22-24 for the 28th Annual Educational Interpreters Institute Webinar. This webinar is limited to K-12 educational interpreters who live and/or work in the state of Tennessee. Deadline to register is June 10th. The cost is $30; payments will be accepted by check only and due by June 15th.
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Tennessee Schools for the Deaf is seeking volunteers to assist with sewing clear-masks for students and staff for the 2020-2021 school year. We are also accepting fabric donations through May 31, 2020 as well as financial donations to the PTCA of TSD (TSD's Parent Support group).

If you are willing and interested in volunteering to sew clear masks, or have fabric donations, please fill out the form below and we will contact you with additional information.

To make a financial donation, please visit the Donate to the PTCA of TSD PayPal webpage on the TSD website.

These masks are needed for all students and staff at all three campuses.
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Family Learning Weekends are a free opportunity for parents of deaf and hard of hearing children to come together and learn from professionals. Join us on Saturday, May 30 from 9 AM - 11 AM EST / Saturday, June 13 from 10 AM - 12 PM EST.
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