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We have a lot of exciting happenings at IESBVI. Learn more about recent news below and be on the lookout for our newsletter.

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IESBVI Family Spotlight: The Spencers

Posted on:May 20, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

IESBVI families – you are not alone! All families experience struggles and successes. We see you, and we value you. IESBVI families will be highlighted regularly so other families can feel supported and connected. Meet the Spencers Meet Josh, Jillian and Jensen Spencer. This story is written from the family’s perspective. Jensen is our diamond […]

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Big talkers; big winners

Posted on:May 16, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

The IESBVI Rams forensics team is making a name for itself: Winner. 2024 marked the third time Rams Forensics enjoyed receiving a first-place trophy since 2020. That says a lot, because the Rams don’t have the benefit of being coached in person, and instead rely on Zooms with Sheryl Thomsen, IESBVI coach. Thomsen coaches students […]

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Superintendent named

Posted on:May 9, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

The next superintendent for Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired and Iowa School for the Deaf has been named. Information at this link.

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Survey

Posted on:April 18, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

You can provide feedback about the candidates after the forum on April 29 using these links: Rayburn Boland: https://www.videoask.com/fz79rjst9 Chris Kaftan: https://www.videoask.com/fsgd6zje9 Iowa School for the Deaf and Iowa Educational Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired Rayburn Boland and Christopher Kaftan will move on for final consideration.  The superintendent search committee for the Iowa […]

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Abacus Bee Finals

Posted on:March 27, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

This fall, IESBVI participated in the first Abacus Bee, sponsored by American Printing House (APH) for the Blind. More information about the event at this link. Students from Florida, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey and Washington participated in their own states and 30 students earned a spot to the National Abacus Bee Finals held late […]

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IESBVI Family Spotlight: The Hanrahans

Posted on:March 8, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

IESBVI families – you are not alone! All families experience struggles, challenges and successes. We see you, and we value you. IESBVI families will be highlighted monthly so other families can feel supported and connected. Meet the Hanrahans “The strength and grace we need for tomorrow will be there tomorrow.” Hanrahan Family Motto Leah and […]

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Iowa Department of Education and Innivee Strategies Launches Search for IESBVI and ISD Superintendent

Posted on:February 23, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

The Iowa Department of Education is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Innivee Strategies, a Deaf-led leadership and organizational development firm, to lead the search for the next Iowa School for the Deaf (ISD) and Iowa Education Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (IESBVI) Superintendent. The prospectus for the Superintendent role is available […]

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SEEN – White Cane Day Art Exhibition

Posted on:February 6, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

Join us for an artist reception on Tuesday, February 13th, from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Sidecar Coffee, 2215 College Street, Cedar Falls. PROJECT VISION: In 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson proclaimed October 15 of each year as White Cane Safety Day. In 2023 students from across the state of Iowa who are visually […]

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736 students served in 2022/2023

Posted on:January 29, 2024 Post categories: Uncategorized

We’ve done the math and are proud to share some of our services numbers from school year 2022/2023. Every day, IESBVI staff are driven to ensure all students can participate and succeed in the classroom, regardless of their instructional level. During school year 2022/2023, IESBVI staff served 407 school buildings in addition to home and […]

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