March 24 - May 2: ELA, Math & Science Gen Ed State Testing
Thursday-Sunday, May 1-4: SDSBVI at NCASB Swim and Forensics Competition at the Illinois School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Jacksonville, IL
Friday, May 2: Special Olympics Area Track & Field at Milbank High School in Milbank
Thursday, May 22: Spring Concert - "Musical Dreams" at 9:45 AM in the GymAwards Program; CommencementLast Day of School; Classes dismiss at 12:10 PMLunch will be served; Dorm closes at 1:00 PM
Monday, May 26: CLOSED; Memorial Day Holiday
Thursday-Saturday, May 29 - 31: Special Olympics State Summer Games at USD in Vermillion
Sunday, June 1: Dorm opens at 1:00 PM for June ESY (Extended School Year / Summer School)
Monday, June 2 thru Thursday, June 19: June ESY - "ECC Rodeo Roundup"
Thursday, June 19: ESY is in Session; Juneteenth; June ESY ends at 3:00 PM; Supper will be served; Dorm closes at 6:00 PM
Friday, June 20: CLOSED; Juneteenth Holiday Observed
Friday, July 4: CLOSED; Independence Day Holiday
Sunday, July 6: Dorm opens at 1:00 PM for July ESY (Extended School Year / Summer School)
Monday, July 7 thru Friday, July 25: July ESY - "ECC Rodeo Roundup"
Friday, July 25: July ESY ends at 12:30 PM; Lunch will be served; Dorm closes at 1:00 PM
Thursday/Friday, September 25-26: All School Reunion
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (SDSBVI) website! At SDSBVI, our vision is for all South Dakota children who are blind or visually impaired to have full access to educational resources that prepare them for life. We view each child as an individual, deserving of personalized learning opportunities focused to help them achieve their highest level of independence. Our teachers are experts in the field of visual impairments, who provide innovative programming on our beautiful campus, adjacent to Northern State University. SDSBVI’s outreach consultants, also visual impairments specialists, provide visual impairment assistance to students, families, and educators throughout the state through our thriving outreach program.
Families, school districts, and the community are key partners in meeting the needs of each child. Whether you are a student, parent, or member of the community who wishes to contribute your time or support, I invite you to join us in transforming the lives of children with a visual impairment. SDSBVI is a greater community with you involved.
Thank you for visiting the South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired website. I invite you to use the "Contact Us" link located at the bottom of the page in the footer with any questions, or to explore ways you can make a difference at SDSBVI!
Sincerely,
Jessica Vogel, Ed.D. Superintendent
When the student needs touch cues, place the student’s hands on top of the teacher’s hands: this gives the student more choice about how much to feel and gives them a better level of comfort and control.
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