FROM: Director Kris Smith, Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services The State of Illinois Office of the Governor is seeking qualified candidates for the following vacancy: SUPERINTENDENT Illinois School for the Deaf Jacksonville, Illinois The superintendent of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) performs job duties for students whose primary disability is Deaf […]
IAD recognizes the community’s concerns with how ISD has presented its research with cued speech. As a result, IAD is submitting a letter to the Superintendent of ISD, Ms. Serena Preston, addressing our concerns and recommendations on how ISD can remedy its fragmented relationship with the community. Click here to read the letter sent to […]
IAD President Corey Axelrod shares the latest updates with IAD’s letter to Dr. Purvis and IAD’s actions in ensuring IEPs are not violated. Click here for more information and to view the Request for State Complaint Investigation form. If you have any questions or concerns, please email President Corey Axelrod at president@iadeaf.org.
Education Strategy Team (EST) Chair Elke Weinbrenner shares she is looking for new committee members to join the team to better improve the education system for future generations of deaf and hard of hearing children in Illinois! Email Elke today to join the team!
Despite the appointment of the interim superintendent at ISD, IAD remains concerned about the situation at ISD and is submitting a letter to the Secretary of Education, Dr. Beth Purvis addressing our concerns. Click here to read the letter sent to Dr. Purvis on August 7, 2015.
