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This information in American Sign Language. What qualities and characteristics should the next superintendent of Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Iowa School for the Deaf have? You are invited to express your thoughts in a public forum in September. There are three dates and sites for in-person forums. You may… Continue Readingabout Input on superintendent qualities, characteristics

Click this link to view Iowa School for the Deaf's family and educator activities for this fall.… Continue Readingabout September and October Upcoming Events

Homecoming is back in the fall at ISD! Plan to join us for public activities Friday and Saturday, Oct. 13 and 14. The schedule will be updated as events as finalized. You can find more information here.… Continue Readingabout Homecoming Schedule

Registration for new and current students is now open. Parents, check your email for more information and the registration link. If you have any questions, please contact the school building's secretary. School starts August 23!… Continue Readingabout Student Registration Now Open

ASL Version Hi. More. All done. Mom. Dad. Anyone who has parented a toddler understands the importance of how a child communicates basic concepts. When a baby who is deaf is born to hearing parents who do not know sign language, the struggle to communicate can be overwhelming. A new free overnight experience, provided by… Continue Readingabout New event teaches families importance of ASL; Deaf mentors

Two Iowa School for the Deaf staff members presented at the XIX World Congress of the World Federation of the Deaf in Jeju, South Korea. Tina Caloud, ISD chief academic officer and Deb Cates, Ph.D., language resources coordinator, lectured on “Language modeling intervention for STEM reasoning in deaf/hard-of-hearing students.” Twenty-four presentations were accepted at the… Continue Readingabout ISD Presents at World Federation of the Deaf

Announcement in American Sign Language As part of Gov. Reynolds’ state government alignment, Iowa Educational Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired and Iowa School for the Deaf have moved under the governance of Iowa Department of Education, effective July 1. Previously, the special schools were governed by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa.  … Continue Readingabout Governance changes for Iowa School for the Deaf

ASL version Twelve ISD residential staff were among the three dozen schools for the deaf participating in the National Student Life for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (NSLDHH) conference in late June. A variety of student life-related topics were offered at the conference location, held at the New Mexico School for the Deaf in Santa… Continue Readingabout ISD dorm staff attend national student life conference

Welcome to Trisha Waddell, who joined the ISD staff June 29 as middle school and high school principal. Waddell was most recently principal at Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind, Tucson Campus. In addition to supervising staff and teachers, she was responsible for day-to-day operations for both the school and residential program.… Continue Readingabout Waddell new principal for ISD Middle School & High School

Two Iowa School for the Deaf faculty members presented at the national virtual PBIS conference June 21 & 22. PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, is an evidence-based, tiered framework which supports behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health. Kristi Zimmerman, ISD school counselor, and Hana Krommenhoek, ISD reading specialist, presented, “The Impact of… Continue Readingabout PBIS Conference

Iowa School for the Deaf staff presented at a conference for those who teach English learners, hosted by Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency in Bettendorf June 8. Tina Caloud, chief academic officer, and Megan Shama, ISD high school English learner faculty, presented, "Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing English Learners: Taking the ELPA (English Language Proficiency Assessment) and Classroom Strategies." The conference… Continue Readingabout Staff present English learner strategies

Kalista Nipper, Class of '23, won't forget her athletic years at Iowa School for the Deaf.  First, she became the first ISD basketball player to score 1,000 points during her basketball career this year. Next, in late June, she became the first female ISD athlete to be named Athlete of the Year, National Division II,… Continue Readingabout Making history. Three times in a year.

Two Iowa School for the Deaf faculty members will present at the national virtual PBIS conference June 21 & 22. PBIS, or Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports, is an evidence-based, tiered framework which supports behavioral, academic, social, emotional and mental health. Kristi Zimmerman, ISD school counselor, and Hana Krommenhoek, ISD reading specialist, will present, “The… Continue Readingabout ISD faculty present at national virtual conference

Iowa School for the Deaf has promoted Tina Caloud to the position of chief academic officer, where she will oversee the academic program. The promotion became effective May 28. Under this appointment, Caloud will maintain her role as outreach director where she established five areas of focus: family resources, assessments, expanded learning program, language resources… Continue Readingabout Caloud named chief academic officer

A customer-first attitude is evident every day in the service Megan Giaffoglione provides for members of the public, faculty and staff at Iowa Education for Deaf and Blind.  She earned recognized the Board of Regents, State of Iowa Staff Excellence Award Nov. 9 for her ability to anticipate the needs of individuals and departments and… Continue Readingabout 'Go-to' employee recognized with Regents Staff Award

“It is not often in someone’s career they have the opportunity to work with such an exceptional educator, let alone bestow on them an award for their work,” said Justin Cyboron, elementary and 4PLUS principal for Iowa School for the Deaf. Cyboron presented ISD physical education and health teacher Cody Kerekes with the highest faculty… Continue Readingabout Kerekes honored for consistent, best teaching practices

Iowa School for the Deaf has a new strategic plan, beginning this August. Along with departments serving both Iowa Educational Services for Blind & Visually Impaired and Iowa School for the Deaf, the five-year plan was formulated over the 2021-2022 school year. At the Board of Regents, State of Iowa meeting in early June, the… Continue Readingabout ISD launches 2022 – 2027 strategic plan

VIEW HF 604  Updated: View story from Radio Iowa  On April 6, the House of Representatives voted to approve Iowa Senate amendments to House File 604, “An act relating to language and literacy development for deaf and hard of hearing children.” This is Iowa’s version of LEAD-K legislation, which now goes to the governor for… Continue Readingabout Iowa LEAD-K signed into law

VIEW HF 604 On April 6, the House of Representatives voted to approve Iowa Senate amendments to House File 604, “An act relating to language and literacy development for deaf and hard of hearing children.” This is Iowa’s version of LEAD-K legislation, which now goes to the governor for signing. LEAD-K is the acronym for… Continue Readingabout Iowa LEAD-K close to signing

For the first time, Iowa Education for Deaf & Blind is seeking unified accreditation as an education service agency. In the past, both Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired sought accreditation as special schools. The result? Official determination on accreditation status won’t be until June, but… Continue Readingabout "Powerfully Strong" score achieved for accreditation

Complete a 5K, 10K, half-marathon or full as your time allows! The Class of 2023 is hosting these virtual events as a fundraiser. Events need to be completed between May 4th and 15th. T-shirts included and you can order an optional medal. Register by April 21! Link to registration Form When you complete your virtual… Continue Readingabout Virtual Run Fundraiser for Class of 2023

If you are a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student who is deaf or hard of hearing in Iowa, Teen Crew is for you! Meet friends, play games, chat and laugh all hour long!  … Continue Readingabout New! Teen Crew for 6th-8th graders

Feb 23 & March 2| 6-7 p.m. Last day to register: Feb. 22 Attention teens who are deaf or hard of hearing and their parents! Wondering about getting a job after high school? Spend an hour with us! You'll learn about resources Iowa has to help you transition to employment. Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation, Central Rivers… Continue Readingabout What happens after high school?

Every other Wednesday starting Feb. 17 | 6.30-7.30 p.m. via Zoom Introducing the Teen Crew! If you are in 6th – 8th grade and are deaf or hard of hearing, join us! Games, chatting and fun! Free. Held twice a month. Meet new friends and you don't even have to leave your house! Interpreters provided.… Continue Readingabout New! Virtual social time for middle school students