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Scientific Experience and Observation Literacy

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Aggrey Sawuka’s application was awarded a Special Projects grant for $1,500 towards the purchase of 6 aquariums to encourage students’ scientific observations and literacy. More than 60 OSD students are currently taking biology and they need real life, hands on learning to increase their skills in the area of: observation of living organisms, documentation, data analysis and regular reporting. The state designed scientific inquiry rubric will be used to evaluate students’ performances and documents will be preserved in their science portfolios.

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IMG_2702The FOSD mission and purpose is to support the enhancement of programs and services for students at OSD beyond the State’s funding responsibility*. The FOSD Board has identified four initiatives for which awards may be granted:  education, cultural activities, innovative programs and minor capital improvement projects.

Founded by a small group of dedicated people in 2006, FOSD was established to support the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD).  From that beginning, Friends of OSD has grown into a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an all-volunteer Board of Directors. In 2014, FOSD created an Advisory Council of 15 members.

The Friends of OSD Strategic Plan provides direction as the nonprofit continues to expand. We are proud to say that 95% of all grants and donations go directly to programs that benefit students.

*The State of Oregon is responsible for operating programs and services for the students at the Oregon School for the Deaf (OSD). Federal case law establishes the expectation that special education services provided by a school be reasonably designed to ensure students make progress. Friends of OSD will not replace or supplant the responsibilities of the state.

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