Willie Ross School for the Deaf is a contemporary educational organization which is committed to preparing students to enter an increasingly complex world. The instructional approach using small classes is tailored to meet the individual needs of each student. A full continuum of programs ranging from the early childhood level through the high school level is available.
Students receive speech and language therapy to develop communication skills.
Instruction and all support services are presented in sign, widening instructional opportunities and communication. The Curtis L. Blake Center for Audiological Services provides complete audiological services for students in all programs. Willie Ross is the only school for the deaf that has a partnership program with a neighboring public school system. The partnership with East Longmeadow provides comprehensive academic opportunities on an individual basis for students to be included in regular classrooms through the use of a sign language interpreter provided by Willie Ross. Students can graduate with a high school diploma from the East Longmeadow Public Schools as part of the Willie Ross program.