Illinois School for the Deaf

The Office Coordinator is responsible for sending out all notices for IEP and ER meetings and maintaining the schedule for these meetings. In addition, the Office Coordinator manages the day-to-day office needs of the Evaluation Center. Contact Travis if you have questions regarding IEP and ER meetings.

Our mission is to help students develop a strong foundation in American Sign Language, and to plan and participate in Deaf cultural events. We strive to empower students with opportunities to develop a positive self-image that is based on linguistic, social and personal identity and to develop respect for diverse groups of people. ASL classes are offered to all students in the Elementary department daily throughout the school year. ASL and Deaf studies modules are integrated into core subject areas through push-in services by the ASL Coordinator. ASL classes are also offered to staff, community members associated with ISD, and to families of ISD students. 

Contact me for more information on current class offerings!

Greetings! I provide numerous services for your child, including:

• Audiological evaluations for educational programming
• Hearing aid evaluations, selections, and fittings
• Earmold impressions and fittings
• Amplification device troubleshooting
• Returns for repair as necessary

I also consult with staff, outside agencies, and families regarding students' audiological needs and provide FM systems for their classrooms as appropriate.

Hearing Technology and Resources

There is so much information on the internet about the technology available to assist individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing. Here are just a few examples of:

How The Ear Works    Hearing Aid Technology
Cochlear Implants       FM Systems

As School Psychologist, I provide psychoeducational assessments; counseling on an as-needed basis; consultation with teachers, school staff, and families; Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Staff Training; and Bullies to Buddies (B2B) Staff Training.

Psychoeducational assessments may be requested during the triennial eligibility review. Additionally, students may be referred at any time concerning a lack of academic progress, behavioral issues, or social/emotional problems. Assessment may consist of cognitive testing, academic achievement testing, behavior rating scales, social-emotional assessments, and observations in different settings.

As Clinical Psychologist, I provide counseling services for students who have more significant mental health needs than can typically be treated in a school environment. I also offer psychological evaluations for students who may need adult developmental disability services, as well as assessments of students with mental health concerns who may need a referral to a psychiatrist for medication.

As part of an Outside Evaluation, a licensed Reading Specialist is available to review current achievement data, goals/objectives, and progress, as well as administer assessments and make recommendations in the areas of phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.