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SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES | DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Provides an educational program for children and youth ages 12-21 with intellectual disabilities. The program stresses self-help skills, communication skills, socialization skills, functional academics, and vocational skills. Referrals for school enrollment come from the student's special education program. Ruby Van Meter also has a Related Arts program that provides education in the areas of Physical Education, Music, Work Experience, Home Living Skills and Swimming.

Physical Address

710 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Fax

(515) 242-8223

Application process

Special education staffing, review of educational needs

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

Youth ages 12-21 years with diagnosis of intellectual disability, mental health illness or developmental disability

Languages

English

Agency info

DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Offers PreK-12th grade education services to the Des Moines and surrounding communities.