The Claremont Project Deaf Studies Program was first drafted in 1990 with a trial implementation during 1992-93.

The program contains ten broad areas of study:

Communication
Community and Culture
Deafness and Relationships
Deaf History
Careers
Living in a Hearing World
Prominent Deaf People
The Media
Medical Aspects
Professionals Involved

Deaf Studies is a developmental program, providing a curriculum that ranges from kindergarten to Grade 12. Many of the areas of study are introduced at Kindergarten level and are further developed at Primary and High School levels. Conversely, other topics target a specific age group.

In Kindergarten, Prep, Grades 1 and 2, Deaf Studies is taught incidentally, as part of the class program. In grades 3-6 and 7-10, students meet once a week for formal sessions.

All Deaf Studies classes are taught by a Deaf teacher of the deaf. Deaf visitors and excursions are also included in the program.

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