Tucker-Maxon Oral School Celebrates 65 years of Service to the Hearing Impaired Community

Tucker-Maxon is a place where both deaf and hearing students learn the importance of listening and spoken language for a lifetime of learning.

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(PORTLAND, OR) - Tucker Maxon Oral School kicks off its 65th year of service to the community with the Sentimental Journey Dinner-Auction on April 27th at The Oregon Golf Club in West Linn.

The Tucker-Maxon School was founded in 1947 as an auditory oral school for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Beginning in 2001, Tucker-Maxon extended enrollment to include students with typical hearing. Hearing and deaf students learn together in small classroom (8-10 students per class) taught by certified teachers – 90% have master’s degrees.

Students with hearing loss do not use sign language; instead, with the help of assistive technologies and trained professionals, they listen, talk and learn like their typical hearing peers.

Tucker-Maxon is a place where both deaf and hearing students learn the importance of listening and spoken language for a lifetime of learning.

This nationally acclaimed school attracts students whose families have relocated from all over the United States, as well as internationally, in order to provide their children with The Tucker-Maxon School experience.

Tucker Maxon is led by Karen Rossi, Executive Director. Lecturing nationally, Karen's work has focused on early childhood oral deaf education, with emphasis on the crucial role of families. She is the author of Learn To Talk Around The Clock: A Professional’s Early Intervention Toolbox (2003), Learn To Talk Around The Clock ® at Childcare (2007) and I Promise to Be a Good Parent (2008).

For additional information on Tucker Maxon services, contact Marie Jones (503-235-6551 ext 102 marie.jones@tuckermaxon.org) or visit tuckermaxon.org.

The Tucker-Maxon School, 2860 SE Holgate Blvd., Portland, OR 97202