St. Francis De Sales School For The Deaf in Brooklyn, NY, serves profoundly deaf students from infancy to 8th grade
St. Francis De Sales School For The Deaf in Brooklyn is a specialized private, state-supported school dedicated to educating profoundly deaf children from infancy through eighth grade. The school provides a nurturing, nonsectarian environment that focuses on the whole child—addressing their psychological, physical, social, and emotional development to help them reach their maximum potential.
The instructional program is uniquely guided by Reuven Feuerstein's theory of Structured Cognitive Modifiability. By implementing Mediated Learning Experiences, the school helps students develop essential cognitive skills and become active, engaged learners. This specialized approach, combined with the implementation of the New York State Curricula, ensures that academic instruction is tailored to the specific learning needs of deaf students.
Serving a diverse student body, St. Francis De Sales offers a supportive community for families navigating profound deafness. The school operates on a rolling admissions basis, providing flexibility for new students joining the program. For more information regarding enrollment or specific student supports, please contact the school at (718) 636-4573.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Total Students | 83 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 |
| Grades Offered | Prekindergarten-8 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 77 |
| School Memberships | Other special emphasis association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | sfdesales.org/2022-2023-school-calendar |
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