Early Childhood Education
Greetings from the Early Childhood Education (ECE) Department!ECE provides a safe and warm environment that supports and promotes an enthusiasm for active learning. ECE is also a critical step for successful learning for youngsters from Parent Infant Program (PIP) to Kindergarten.Our PIP serves children from 18 months to 2.9 years old. The goal of PIP is to give our little ones all the experiences we possibly can that will enable them to move on to preschool with the language and self-confidence needed in order to have a successful journey.Pre-School includes the fundamental learning skills used in signing,
reading, writing, and math that will carry a child into adulthood and into success. Our program uses a combination of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP) and Creative Curriculum. These are framework guidelines that promote children’s cognitive and language development in order to prepare youngsters for more advanced lessons when they begin Kindergarten.Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten use California’s Standards-Based Education which provides a strong foundation for learning in the subject areas of literature, math, science, social students, the arts, and technology through a variety of classroom experiences.
Active parental participation is encouraged by teachers who view this cooperative relationship as a positive addition in the home environment. Working together, we establish the foundation for children to grow into caring and contributing adults.In order to meet our children’s language needs, a vital part of our program is the use of a dual language model: ASL in signing and English in print. We want our children to be proficient in both languages as it is critical to their academic success.Our goal is that all children who come to CSDR enjoy learning in a positive environment and we strive as an ECE team to make sure that every child blooms academically each and every day. Come visit our department and I guarantee our youngsters will melt your hearts!
Sincerely, Debra Rose
Early Childhood Education Principal
Download the ECE Handbook.
Elementary School
Welcome to CSDR Elementary, Home of the Cubs, where children are encouraged to reach their personal best and develop a lifelong love of learning.Currently we house approximately 77 students in grades first through fifth. The Elementary program provides educationally rich and challenging experiences for our students, as we work as a school community to teach using the high level essential state standards for Language Arts, Mathematics, History-Social Science, Science, and Visual and Performing Arts. In addition, our caring and experienced team of professionals, work very hard to individualize instruction and provide a quality education for all of our students.Our Elementary staff continues to participate in ASL/English Bilingual Professional Development (AEBPD) training with an emphasis on development and learning of both first and second languages. ASL/English bilingual teaching theories, practices and methodology are skillfully infused into our daily lessons and instruction. A Dual language approach is emphasized, ASLin signing and English in writing.We are proud to offer our students additional educational opportunities to develop their full potential. Technology curriculum, I-Mac lab, Accelerated Mathematics, Reading Counts, Character Counts, and Meet the Masters Art, are programs which continue to increase student performance.Our Elementary Department is one that encourages children to be responsible learners, who care about themselves, their community and others.
Nanci Shrager
CSDR Elementary Principal
Take a tour, give us a call at 951-782-6621, or e-mail me as nshrager (at) csdr-cde.ca.gov
Middle School
CSDR Middle School is a three-year comprehensive program that follows the State of California Content Standards and also meets the needs of each individual student through the IEP. The CSDR Middle School Program offers a variety of curricular programs designed to meet the educational needs of all students: Students whose program includes study of the Academic Curriculum generally are able to read for information independently, have a high potential for progress, are able to communicate clearly in writing, and have average or better retention skills. Students whose program includes study of the Applied Academic Curriculum generally have difficulty retaining information and using academic skills, and need emphasis on developing skills which will assist them in securing and maintaining meaningful employment as adults.
Principal: Tammy Mitchell (951) 782.6618 (v/tty)
Lead Teacher: Tim Hile (951) 782.6533 (tty only)
High School
Welcome to the High School Department!I would like to take a moment to welcome back all of the student members in our outstanding Sophomore, Junior, and Senior classes, and welcome in our newest Cubs in this year’s Freshman class – you are all part of the premiere high school in the entire area.We take pride in the fact that our school’s core activities concentrate on student learning and achievement. We have high expectations for all of our students as they are expected to master academic content and yet we offer a well-balanced education that also includes career and technical courses. Our academic courses help prepare students for the graduation and future academic endeavors while our career and technical education program prepares them for employment.Our staff is committed to serving our students, parents, and community. Our families become partners as we bring in along with community organizations and businesses to support our efforts in making our students successful.Picking up where they left off last year, our athletic programs are already having a great year, and our extracurricular groups are poised to offer wonderful experiences and opportunities for all of our students. Thanks to all of our 185+ students and 22+ staff members who make CSDR High School such an incredible organization. Get involved and take pride in being a Cub.
Janice Warshaw
High School Principal
Special Needs
Welcome to the Special Needs Department! I am Shelly Rempe, the principal for the Special Needs Department. Currently we have thirteen classrooms in the Special Needs Department. In addition, Michelle Barry-Suzuki is the Special Needs lead teacher and Trish Lopez is our secretary. The Special Needs Department serves students 6-22 years old who are deaf with additional challenges to learning. We have classrooms located in each of the school areas: Elementary, Middle School and High School. The Special Needs Department uses an alternate curriculum program which follows the CAPA standards outlined by the California Department of Education. Special Needs programming is community based, designed to develop students’ independent application of concepts. Following this idea, as much instruction as possible occurs in natural settings. Providing both skill development an application of skills in the “real world” develops the Special needs’ students’ ability to synthesize all “parts” of an activity, further developing their independence. While traditional textbooks are typically not used in the Special Needs classroom, concepts such as addition and subtraction or other mathematics skills are embraced as students learn to make purchases in the community or complete other projects. Reading can be found in the form of directions for completing activities or in the use of books written about their own experiences in school. In Middle School, the students begin to learn work skills by collecting for the recycling program. When in High School, a variety of work opportunities on and off campus are experienced through our Work Ability program.
Shelly Rempe
Special Needs Principal
Career & Technology Education
The Career and Technology Education Department has established programs which prepare students for life after high school. The department’s goal is to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills, which will help them become independent and successful members of their community. The department continues to seek funding for state-of-art technology and equipment to meet the current industry standards in each discipline. Staff members have been tasked to update career and technology programs to include advisory committees, statewide curriculum, industry standards, and professional growth indicators. The programs assist the students become aware of career opportunities. Our teachers are developing career and technology performance standards to prepare students for employment or post-secondary education/training. Presently the department offers the following career/ technology programs: Art & Design, Auto Technology (Auto Mechanics, Auto Body and Welding), Career Preparation, Construction Technology, Food Education and Service Training, Graphic Arts, Personal Management, Photography, Sport Therapy, TV Production, Web Design, Work Experience, and Yearbook.
Shelly Gravatt
Career & Technology Education Principal
Visual Arts
Career Pathways
Automotive Technology - Automotive Photo Gallery
Construction Technology - Construction Technology Photo Gallery
Transition Program
Transition Partnership Program (TPP) is a collaborative program between California School for the Deaf, Riverside and the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR). The purpose of the program is to better prepare each student for life after they leave high school. TPP and DOR are designed to facilitate juniors and seniors as they transition from high school to Community College, University, other post-secondary trainings, and the world of work. The program offers each student the support and information to make appropriate career choices.The TPP provides online career assessment, career counseling, Career Preparation Class, job coaching, job placement services (On-Campus Work Experience and Off-Campus Work Experience), access to Career Fairs, College Presentations, Financial Aid workshops, and Senior Transition Day. The juniors and seniors go on field trips to local Community Colleges, Universities, the Riverside Hearing Impaired Literacy Program, Regional Occupational Programs, Job Training sites, Employment Development Department, Career Fairs/Expos, and College Fairs. After graduation, CSDR students continue receiving services until he or she achieves his or her employment goals. TPP and DOR are striving to assure each student will become an independent lifelong learner.
Workability
Transitional Parntership Program
Physical Education
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, regular physical activity is one of the most important things that people can do to maintain and improve their physical health, mental health, and overall well-being. A student who is physically educated is more likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to remain healthy and physically active throughout his or her life. The CSDR staff understands the critical importance of offering a quality K–12 Physical Education program to CSDR students. A physically educated CSDR student will maintain a physically active lifestyle which has many benefits. The Physical Education department is very enthusiastic in instilling this characteristic in all CSDR children. We aim to teach our students both physically and mentally in fundamentals, discipline and knowledge. We proudly announce the completion of our curriculum that will comply with the Physical Education Model Content Standard for California Public Schools. Our curriculum activities are fun and age appropriate. For further information on CSDR’s Physical Education Program, please visit PE’s webpage.
