California School for the Deaf Riverside

Organization Description

CSDR is a component of the State Special Schools and Services Division of the California Department of Education. The school serves Deaf students, between the ages of 3 and 21, who reside in the 12 counties of Southern California.

Students at CSDR are engaged in a positive environment where ASL and English are valued, cultures are embraced, learning is relevant, and self-worth is uplifted. In collaboration with families and school communities, Southern California students prepare for college and careers through academic rigor, innovative technology, and extra-curricular opportunities.

Program Information

Bilingual school, where everyone uses American Sign Language and written English. Spoken English is used only when appropriate (one-on-one private conversations out of sight, or in small groups). Sign language must be used at all times when in public, to provide 24/7 language access to the students.

Health & Safety

We will host several families with and with-out children with additional handi - caps (unknown at this time) we may have children in wheel chairs, children with Down Syndrome etc... we want to be sure that we are sensitive to all their needs. Safety concerns are minimal as we have security on campus 24 hours a day.
Additional requirements and/or considerations
  • Driver's License
  • Must be 18 or older
  • SAFETY: Students are NOT PERMITTED to take photos or video while on site.
Address 
3044 Horace Street
Riverside, CA 92506
United States
General Phone 
(951) 824-8114
Website:
http://csdr-cde.ca.gov
Student Contact 
Name
Laurie Maucere
Job Title
Thrive Outreach/Curriculum Supervisor
Phone
(951) 824-8114
Email
info@csdr-cde.ca.gov
Program(s) 
Service Learning
Organization type 
Education - Multi-level (Government)
Focus Population(s)
Children/Youth
Focus Area(s)
Education
Hours of operation 

-24/7 with different staff shifts for day time classes 8:30am - 3:30pm, after school program 3:30 - 6pm, and residential hours overnight. School is open from Sunday 7pm to Friday 4:30pm, unless sports games occur Friday evening or during weekends for regional, state, or national sports tournaments.

-evening hours after 5pm are available weekend hours are available

-Times available: Only upon request or as agreed, times to be specified according to each project.

Maximum students 
30