Walden School at The Learning Center for the Deaf
Walden School
tlcdeaf.org/walden
80 Kellogg Street, Framingham, MA 01701
Admissions Contact
- Mary Jane Huru
- Admissions Director
- 508-879-5110 ext. 211
- referrals@tlcdeaf.org
Primary Approved Populations
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Both Day and Residential Program
6:1:2 Student:Teacher:Aide Ratio
Age Range Served: 7 - 22
Age At Admission: 7 - 22
365 Days of Daytime Operation
365 Days of Residential Operation
30 Maximum Enrollment
25% - 50% Students Taking MCAS ALT
Walden School (WS) is a nationally-recognized residential therapeutic and education program for deaf children and youth. Walden School students have often experienced significant adverse childhood events, as well as language deprivation, resulting in mental health challenges, and have treatment needs that have not been successfully addressed in other academic and residential settings.
Working with a staff that is proficient in American Sign Language (over 75% of whom are Deaf), Walden students receive highly individualized, trauma-informed care and therapy in a structured, supportive, home-like setting. Students attend classes during the day in contained classes with curriculum modified to each individual need, and have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities on campus.
