Manitoba School for Deaf (MSD)

242 Stradford Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba   R2Y 2C9
Telephone: 204-945-8934 (Voice/TTY)
Website: www.msd.ca

Kathy Melnyk, Principal,
kmelnyk@msd.ca, 204-945-8934

SCHOOL MISSION STATEMENT:
Manitoba School for the Deaf (MSD) is committed to providing a bilingual-bicultural environment, thereby promoting academic excellence and the emotional, social, intellectual and physical development of school-aged Deaf and/or hard of hearing children.

MSD recognizes that American Sign Language provides students with full access to information, knowledge, incidental learning and socialization. It is also recognized that students need to be prepared to use American Sign Language (ASL) and English in their everyday lives. By providing an enriched academic and cultural learning environment, the goal is to promote early language acquisition that will facilitate fluency in both languages upon graduation from the school. ASL is used as the language of instruction in classrooms throughout the day and as the language of communication outside of class. Spoken English is used in one-to-one or small group sessions, as appropriate for students.

MSD is a modern school offering technical advances such as a visual announcement and classroom communication system, high-end videoconferencing equipment, videophone equipment and a Multi-media Centre. Living accommodations are possible for students from rural and northern communities from Sunday to Thursday through the Home Stay and Residential programs.

Teachers follow regular provincial curriculum, making adaptations and modifications if required. MSD has a number of partnerships that further expand opportunities for students. More detailed information about all of the programs available at MSD can be found at www.msd.ca