Superintendent
Welcome to the CSDR student-run website!
Our school website has become CSDR’s most popular communication tool. The site receives visitors from throughout the world and is our number one way to communicate what is happening on campus.
As you explore this site you will gain insight into the everyday life of CSDR students. You will find information about things such as the academic programs, support services, admission procedures, and the various community, social, sporting, academic and other school events that take place on campus. CSDR has so much to offer that we are like a little city…in fact, to borrow Reno’s line, “CSDR is the BIGGEST little city in the world!”
I am confident that as you scan this site you will see that CSDR provides the best education available for a deaf/hard-of-hearing child. Through its academic programs, skilled staff, social/leadership programs, sports, and other activities, CSDR offers the very best learning environment for a child seeking to reach his or her full potential.
CSDR uses the same California State Standards that are followed in public schools; however, at CSDR there are smaller class sizes, teachers who are specially trained in the latest deaf education techniques, and an increased focus on literacy. By attending CSDR students go on to lead successful, meaningful lives and become active, responsible members of their communities.
The school also provides students with the freedom and resources to explore their individual interests, which can lead them to a rewarding career. We have the finest technology in the classroom, career exploration courses, and counselors to help students make a seamless transition after graduation to their choice of a university, community college, vocational training school, or directly into the world of work. The possibilities for CSDR students are endless!
Please feel free to contact CSDR staff should you have questions about our programs or services. We are here to assist you in making the decisions that are right for your deaf child.
Instruction
Welcome to CSDR’s Division of Instruction. My name is Alyce Berard and I have been a part of CSDR’s family for more than three decades. I am proud to be a part of our school’s past, present, and future and it’s commitment to excellence for all students.Our Instructional Division consists of the following departments: Early Childhood Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Career Technical Education, Special Needs, Physical Education, Curriculum, and Educational Support Services.Our goal is to provide graduates with all of the skills required to value academic success, character, leadership skills, sensitivity to others, and a passion for lifelong learning.All students enrolled at CSDR are exposed to a balance of both American Sign Language and English literacy, which is essential for academic, intellectual, and social growth.Throughout our Instructional Division, we promote excellence in teaching, and in learning for all students, by promoting a collaborative culture where teachers and other staff members work together to focus on student learning and academic success.Character Counts, a character education program, is integrated throughout our program, promoting a climate of respect and responsibility in the classroom and throughout the CSDR campus.
Support Services
The CSDR Student Services division facilitates the admission of new students, and then provides support services to help all students function at their full potential.The following programs and services are provided by CSDR Student Services:
Admissions Stefanie Kent (951) 782-6539 v/tty
Assessment Services Jennie Machado (951) 782-4933 v/tty
Student Information Nina Angulo (951) 320-6301 v/tty
Speech Services Pamela Rich (951) 782-6569 v/tty
Interpreting Services Becky Crawford (951) 782-6556 v/tty
Admissions Coordinator Robin Bandy (951) 321-4597 v/tty
IEP Coordinator Laurette Placencia (951) 782-6538 v/tty
Health Services Rosalie Yee (951) 782-6571 v/tty
Audiology Jane Rogan (951) 782-6525 v/tty
Behavior Management Doug Beatty (951) 320 7757 v/tty
Counseling Services Pamela Rich (951) 782-6569 v/tty
For further information regarding CSDR Student Services please contact:
Tina Moore, Director(951) 774-0118 v/tty
tmoore (at) csdr-cde.ca.gov
Residential
CSDR’s Residential Life Division is responsible for about 180 students from Sunday evening to Friday afternoon. The dormitories include a total of 12 buildings. Each school (Elementary, Middle, High School and Special Needs) has it’s own dormitory.The Residential Program consists of two primary components. First, students live in a positive home-like atmosphere allowing for a safe social environment. Second, various after school programs and academic resources provide the necessary support needed for every student’s social, physical, and academic success.The Residential Life Division’s staff is composed of three Supervising Residential Programs (SRPs). They function resembling quasi-administrators. Under the leadership of a Director of Residence, SRPs play an important role in providing leadership to the areas for which they are responsible. There are 7 Supervising Counselors (SCs) who are responsible for their area’s daily operations and act as on-site supervisors lending direction to all Dormitory Counselors, Night Attendants, and the Transportation Coordinator. In all, there are 52 Dormitory Counselors and 12 Night Attendants; each spending endless amounts of energy attending to students. This group of dedicated individuals is the most important part of the Residential Program.After school activities are also a strong component of the Residential Program. Parents of day students are strongly encouraged to involve their children with the Residential students. Residential staff excel in their creativity and scheduling of student activities. Our philosophy is based on Social, Physical, Intellectual, Communication, and Emotion. (SPICE), an experiential, yet applicable method helping students develop to their skills in managing life’s challenges.Farley WarshawDirector of Residence
