Public Notice

Notice: The IESDB Board of Directors will be holding a Regular Board Meeting Tuesday, June 10th at 2:00 pm.

Darcy to Retire after 15 Years

Brian Darcy, Agency AdministratorAfter 15 years of dedicated service to the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind, Agency Administrator Brian Darcy has announced his retirement. Here is a final message from Mr. Darcy to the school's staff, students, parents, and community.

Welcome to Our Site

As the days grow longer and the first signs of spring emerge, I am reminded of the season’s promise of renewal, growth, and hope. Spring is a time of transformation—when the world around us awakens with new possibilities, and we, too, embrace change with open hearts and minds.

At Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind, we welcome this season as an opportunity to continue fostering learning, connection, and discovery. For our students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision, spring offers fresh opportunities to explore, create, and reach new milestones. Families, your unwavering support continues to be the foundation upon which our students flourish. And to our dedicated staff, your passion and perseverance breathe life into every lesson, every challenge, and every triumph – big or small.

This season, however, also brings a moment of reflection and remembrance. We mourn the loss of a beloved member of our IESDB family, Suszan Cadwell. A colleague, a mentor, a friend, and an unwavering advocate for our students, Suszan’s dedication touched countless lives. Her warmth, wisdom, and commitment to empowering others will remain an enduring part of our community. As we move forward, we carry her spirit with us—her passion for education, her kindness, and her belief in the potential of every student.

Spring teaches us that from loss, new growth emerges. As we honor Suszan’s legacy, we also look ahead with hope. Our classrooms and Outreach Services continue to expand, ensuring that every student, no matter where they are, has access to the tools and support they need to thrive. We remain steadfast in our mission to create an environment where learning is not just about knowledge, but about resilience, creativity, access, advocacy and the courage to embrace change. May this spring be a season of inspiration and renewal for us all. Together, let’s nurture the seeds of possibility, celebrate the beauty of learning, and continue to build a community where every student’s potential can blossom.

Educational Interpreting Support and Training

Interpreter's hands signing

The Idaho State Department of Education (SDE) and the Idaho Educational Services for the Deaf and the Blind (IESDB) support the Idaho Educational Interpreter Act, as defined by Title 33, Chapter 13, of the Idaho Code. This Act sets forth a minimum standard of skill for educational interpreters employed by public schools, grades K-12. It also established the position of Idaho Interpreter Education Training Coordinator to oversee support and training activities.

IESDB and SDE support continued professional development throughout Idaho for all educational interpreters, including Sign Language Interpreters, Oral Transliterators, and Cued Speech Transliterators.

This supports deaf and hard of hearing students who use educational interpreters to access education, for classroom participation and social communication in K-12 settings.

The Idaho Interpreter Education Training Coordinator provides interpreters across the state with:

  • Information and resources
  • Education and awareness
  • Interpreter training and development
  • Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (EIPA)
  • Guidance and Support

IESDB Educational Specialists, working from our Regional Education Centers throughout the State, provide support, information and resources to the parents, school districts, and educational interpreters. Idaho School for the Deaf and the Blind Library has various sign language resources (videos, books, materials) for those who are interested in improving their signing skills and passing the EIPA and/or other certification requirements. Contact the ISDB Librarian at (208) 934-4457 for inquiries and assistance.