We started a new ILS program in 2019, where our teachers, student life staff, and student life educators come together to teach independent life skills like time management, money management, social skills, personal skills, maintenance skills, decision-making skills, event planning, and many more.
Living and Learning at OSD
At OSD, we help students build the skills they need to live independently after graduation.
Our program builds on the student life curriculum and focuses on:
Teaching independent living skills
Encouraging personal responsibility
Providing job training and work experience
Students in the Honor Dorm gain real-life practice managing daily tasks while preparing for life beyond high school.
OSD offers occupational training for students interested in after-school employment. Through this program, similar to OTOD, students:
Earn minimum wage while working part-time
Learn valuable job skills and develop a strong work ethic
Prepare for future employment after graduation
Most positions are on campus, but when available, students can also work off campus in the community, gaining experience working alongside their hearing peers with the support of needed accommodations.
All our dorms provide a welcoming and supportive living environment, including:
Community kitchens
Shared living rooms with flat-screen TVs
Furnished bedrooms with beds and dressers
Designed for high school juniors and seniors, these dorms include:
Personal televisions
Microwaves
Personal refrigerators
This environment helps students transition smoothly into independent adulthood while still receiving guidance and support.