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Who can attend Texas School for the Deaf (TSD)?
In order to be eligible to attend TSD, a student must have a documented hearing loss, be between the ages of 0 to 21 years, and live in Texas. Students are not considered for residential placement until they are 5 years of age and in kindergarten.

What is involved in the admission process ?
The parent or guardian of a student must complete an application packet which includes the following: student/family information, a copy of the student's social security card and birth certificate, health history, immunization records, and a TB test and physical examination within the past year. The parent must also provide school records or sign a release so that TSD can obtain these records.

What happens after the application is complete?
Once all of the information is received in the Admission Office, the file is reviewed by TSD staff. Then an appointment at TSD is scheduled for the student. The student is assessed, a social history is conducted by a school counselor with the parents, and a health history is obtained by one of the school nurses. Following this, an ARD meeting is held to discuss placement at TSD. The student's local school district is invited and encouraged to participate in this meeting.

How long does this process require?
After the Admission Office receives all of the information necessary to process the application and reviews it, the applicant is scheduled for the next available admission appointment. This usually requires three to four weeks so please do not withdraw your child from school where he/she is now enrolled.

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Questions?
If you have additional questions or wish to request an application, please contact us via E-mail, phone or TTY.

Email us :

Admissions Assistant
admissions@tsd.state.tx.us