Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired is a school established by the Illinois Legislature in 1849 to provide specialized and intense services which focus on the unique learning needs of students with visual impairments, including additional disabilities. ISVI recognizes and addresses the unique educational needs and interests of each student. Every student receives instruction and guidance from staff who are sensitive to the needs of visually impaired students. ISVI stands ready to assist local schools and parents whenever students need the services and resources of this school. ISVI provides a broad range of instruction and services on its campus.Students can learn with specially trained teachers and other staff who understand vision loss and its effects on development.

Educators who are certified in visual impairments and/or subject area:

Students have access to 24-hour per day Health Center, staffed by licensed nurses 7 days a week. ISVI Students will experience a school day which integrates language development, motor skills, independent living and self-help skills, behavior management and social development into all aspects of learning.

ISVI provides blind and partially seeing students a comprehensive educational program commensurate with the individual needs and abilities. The school offers education, counseling, prevocational and vocational training, independent living skill training and an extensive range of extracurricular activities. The programs at ISVI are flexible enough to provide for the diverse needs of visually impaired students, including those with special needs.

Contact Information

658 East State Street
Jacksonville, Illinois 62650
Phone: 217-479-4400 Fax: 217-479-4479
Website: http://www.isvi.net/

Title Name Phone Email
Superintendent Reggie Clinton Ext. 4401 reggie.clinton@illinois.gov
Principal Janet L. McGovern Ext. 4456 janet.l.mcgovern@illinois.gov
Athletic Director Jim Raabe Ext. 4456 james.raabe@illinois.gov
Boys Track Coach Jim Raabe Ext. 4456 james.raabe@illinois.gov
Girls Track Coach Dawn Chambers Ext. 4456 dawn.m.chambers3@illinois.gov
Wrestling Coach Jim Raabe Ext. 4456 james.raabe@illinois.gov
Cheerleading Coach Vicki Mullis Ext. 4520 vicki.mullis@illinois.gov
Boys Swim Coach Jim Raabe Ext. 4456 james.raabe@illinois.gov
Girls Swim Coach Dawn Chambers Ext. 4456 dawn.m.chambers3@illinois.gov
Forensics Coach Vicki Mullis Ext. 4520 vicki.mullis@illinois.gov
Boys Goal Ball Coach Jim Raabe Ext. 4456 james.raabe@illinois.gov
Girls Goal Ball Coach Dawn Chambers Ext. 4456 dawn.m.chambers3@illinois.gov
Recreation Director Joe Lewey Ext. 4512 joe.lewey@illinois.gov
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