Upcoming Activities
Educators • Families • Students

Introducing a guide to monthly activities and events for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families and educators. Save these dates for classes, activities and cultural experiences created just for you! Please share with others who might benefit from this email's content.

November & December 2023

Family Resources Workshop

Thursdays, Nov. 9 | 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Virtually or in-person at ISD

Theme: Reading with your deaf/hard-of-hearing child

For families and educators of school-age children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Non-ISD families and educators are welcome! Interpreters provided. Free; registration required.

Family Resources Workshop

Virtual American Sign Language Class

Nov. 10 – Dec. 8

Registration open for American Sign Language classes held virtually via Zoom. Free; must be eligible. Classes will be held Jan. 8 – Feb. 26.

Virtual ASL Classes

Bobcat Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 11 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Iowa School for the Deaf Lied Multipurpose Complex | $2 admission

Get a jump on your holiday shopping and help ISD student organizations at the same time! Wide variety of items are for sale- from handmade crafts and baked goods to special orders.

In-Person American Sign Language Class

Mondays, Nov. 13 & 27; Dec. 11 | 6 – 7 p.m.

ISD campus

These classes feature a weekly theme. Offered to families of ISD and others in the local area who have children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Non-ISD families are welcome; however, space is limited and ISD families will be prioritized. Please register to reserve your seat.

In-Person ASL Classes

ASL Storytime

Thursday, Nov. 16 | 6 – 7 p.m. | ISD Campus

All area families who have children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing are welcome, including those who do not have students enrolled at ISD.

No registration necessary. Held at the ISD Elementary Library.

Questions about Storytime?

Sports

The public is always welcome at home sporting events! Admission fee may be charged.

Sports & Activities Calendar

Save the Dates

Look for information on these future events.

Jan. 8: In-person American Sign Language Classes

Topic: Censored theme; adults only.

In-person class details


Jan. 11: ASL Storytime | 6 – 7 p.m.

ISD Campus

All area families who have children who are deaf or hard-of-hearing are welcome, including those who do not have students enrolled at ISD.

No registration necessary. Held at the ISD Elementary Library.


Jan. 22: In-person American Sign Language Class. Topic: technology/arts

In-person class details


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Jan. 25 & Feb. 1: Family Resources Workshop

Theme to be announced.

6-7:30 p.m.

Workshop details


Jan. 26 – March 1

Registration open for virtual American Sign Language classes via Zoom. Classes to be held March 18 – May 6. Free; must be eligible.

Virtual ASL Class details


Feb. 5: In-person American Sign Language Classes

Topic: Sports

In-person class details


Feb. 19: In-person American Sign Language Classes

Topic: People

In-person class details


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