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Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville (TSDN) is a state school that offers a comprehensive education to meet the needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students from Early Childhood Education through 5th grade. 

TSDN provides a bilingual education in which the acquisition of both American Sign Language (ASL) and English is fostered. Students are provided educational experiences that develop skills and knowledge that they need to be successful members in their communities. The field of education is constantly evolving, and we adapt and equip our faculty with the necessary resources needed to provide a well-rounded, research-based education bilingual education. 

On our quest to meet the needs of the whole child, TSDN provides additional supports as determined by the IEP team.  Our school operates on a multi-level tier approach to behavior intervention with a focus on positive behavior. Students also experience a variety of non-core classes which include ASL Rhythm, Physical Education, Art, and Social Emotional Learning. 

The TSDN faculty and staff are committed to providing our students with an exceptional educational experience in a safe, secure, and healthy environment.