The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school serving the 54 eastern most counties. The ENCSD provides a specialized learning environment, following a typical school calendar, for K-12 deaf and hard of hearing students. The ENCSD offers an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available during the school week for enrolled students, residing outside of Wilson County, who live too far to commute daily. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.