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The Illinois School for the Deaf is an integral part of the statewide continuum of services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
We serve students ages 3 to 21, from preschool through the 12th grade, and we also have a program designed specifically for infants and toddlers in the surrounding area who are deaf or hard of hearing. If your High School student determines that he or she would benefit from additional coursework or vocational training and elects to postpone receiving a diploma, we have a transitional program designed to meet those needs.
Why ISD
-Comprehensive on-campus services: nursing, audiology, counseling, speech-language therapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy
-Highly qualified, certified deaf educators
-Inclusive educational option to mainstream classes in Jacksonville public schools
-Student Work Experience Program prepares students for future employment
-Transition Living Program empowers students to live independently
-Assistive technology, including Smart Boards, iPads, and videophones
-Enriching residential programs with engaging recreational activities
-Supportive environment that fosters peer interaction and connection
-Exclusive opportunities for high school students to participate in Jr. NAD, LEO Service Organization, and Academic Bowl
Office Coordinator
Dawna Howle
phone: 217-408-2453
fax: 217-479-4290
email: dawna.howle@illinois.gov
First Steps of the Enrollment Process
Families, school districts, local education agencies and ISD work together to help determine if ISD is right for a child.
All children who are deaf or hard of hearing have the right to an education where their unique communication mode is respected, utilized, and developed to an appropriate level of proficiency as compared to that of students of similar ages who are hearing.
Parent / Guardian Steps
- Click the button below or call ISD Admissions at (217) 479-4297 to schedule a tour.
- Tour the campus.
- Contact your home school district and request an IEP meeting for your child.
- Complete the ISD application packet.
School District / Local Education Agency Steps
- Click the button below or call ISD Admissions at (217) 479-4297.
- Hold an IEP meeting if ISD is not listed as a placement option on the student’s current IEP.
- Send the following records to the Illinois School for the Deaf Admissions and Records office:
- Current IEP with ISD listed as a placement option
- Current 3-year Eligibility Review including:
- Relevant reports
- Achievement test scores
- Transcript - for high school students
