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Curriculum, instruction, and special education for Grades K-12.

Preschool programs available in Wymore and Blue Springs. Developmental preschool for ages 5 years and under at Blue Springs Elementary.

Distance Learning Network courses for student independent study.

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Independent Study
Early Childhood Education
School Districts
Contracting service agency for area school districts needing special education services.
Catholic school provides curriculum and instruction for grades K-12.
Offers education services for all of Ames, grades K-12. Also offers special education and support services for students with special needs as well as programs for gifted and talented students.
The School District Office provides the administration of the public school services for all students in the school district. Services include: Child-find services which assess pre-school children to identify any developmental concerns as well as the child's readiness for kindergarten, Early intervention services for pre-school children (beginning at 3 years old) with identified developmental delays providing special preschool services, therapies, or other needed supports for the child, Creating with the parents an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with special education needs and ensuring that the services required by the plan are provided for the student, and Student counseling services, including counseling and guidance for all students in the district in the areas of personal, social academic, and career concerns. The school district also provides a Homeless Liaison, who coordinates the necessary services and support for any student in the district who is homeless (this includes providing transportation to and from school as well as other support that may be needed by the student).

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Early Identification Programs
School Districts
Homeless School Transition Programs
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Student Counseling Services
Public school district offices for Pre K-12 schools.

DRUG and Alcohol Free Youth program (DAFY).

Tobacco awareness and voluntary cessation group for students.

Tean-net assists pregnant teens and teen parents and encourages them to stay in school.

Friendship School / Student Friendship Program is a puppet program to promote better understanding and acceptance of disabilities.

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Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
School Districts
Alcohol Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs

ANKENY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS are located at:
Preschool - Terrace Learning Center: 310 NW School Street, 965-9670

Elementaries -
Ashland Ridge: 2600 NW Ash Drive, 965-9594.
Crocker: 2910 SW Applewood Street, 965-9710.
East: 710 S.E. 3rd Street, 965-9660.
Northwest: 1202 W 1st St 965-9680.
Heritage: 301 SW Prairie Trail Parkway, 965-9645
Northeast: 1705 Trilein Drive, 965-9620.
Southeast: 1005 SE Trilein Dr 965-9650.
Rock Creek: 3800 NW Abilene Road, 965-9629
Prairie Trail: 1850 SW College Avenue, 965-9605
Westwood: 2920 NW 9th 965-9690.

Middle Schools -
Southview: 1020 SW Cherry Street, 965-9635.
Parkview: 105 NW Pleasant 965-9640.
Prairie Ridge: 1010 Prairie Ridge Drive, 965-9705.
Northview: 1302 N Ankeny Blvd, 515-965-9700

High Schools -
High School: 1155 SW Cherry Street, 965-9630.
Ankeny Centennial High School: 2220 NW State Street, 965-9610

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Parenting and Community Education classes are offered each semester. 515-289-3960.

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Parenting Skills Classes
School Districts
Public Schools
Offers K-12 public schools. A preschool program that is optional is available.

Schools:
Dallas Center Grimes Elementary (Grades K-4) 515-992-3838
Heritage Elementary (Grades K-4) 515-300-9627
North Ridge Elementary (Grades K-4) 515-986-5674
South Prairie Elementary (Grades K-4) 515-986-4057
Dallas Center Grimes Middle School (Grades 5-6) 515-992-4343
Oak View (Grades 7-8) 515-986-0105
Dallas Center Grimes High School (Grades 9-12) 515-986-9747

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School Districts
Early Childhood Education
Public Schools
School district.

K-12 gifted program is available to students throughout the district, with multi-age, self-contained, highly gifted classes housed at Earl Hanson Elementary School.
Public school administration offices.

School district offers full programs for Pre-K, Kindergarten-High School, ages 4-18.

Advanced placement college credits are offered to eligible students.

Participates in the TeamMates mentoring program, offering a one-to-one school-based mentoring program for students 3rd-12th grade. Students are matched with adults from the community based on common likes and interests. Activities during weekly meetings could include walking around school campus, eating lunch together, playing catch, crafts, and more.

School district provides curriculum and instruction for grades preschool through grade 12.
Public school district.
Public education and instruction for grades K-12, as well as preschool programs.

Adult Basic Education (ABE) provides education for adults with less than an eighth grade education, as well as the GED High School Equivalency Program.

English as a Second Language (ESL).

Migrant education for eligible children whose parents have moved into the area in the past three years because of an agricultural related job.

Family literacy offers classes such as parenting skills, reading and math, GED, and ESL to those with children under the age of seven.
School district.
Curriculum and Instruction offers gifted education, K-12 curriculum, work experience programs, mentoring programs, and summer youth employment opportunities.

Lunch and breakfast program provides a free or reduced price breakfast and lunch to financially-eligible students. Applications are available at a child's school or the district office.

Special Education provides education for students with disabilities from birth to graduation and/or age 21 including special classes; resource programs; speech, physical and occupational therapy; audiologist services; work study counselors; and liaison personnel. Services are provided for students with hearing impairments, behavior disorders, mental handicaps (mild, moderate and severe/profound), home-bound, learning disabilities, orthopedic impairments, speech/language impairments, visual handicaps, and other health impairments.

Student Parent Program assists high school age students who are parents or prospective parents to stay in school and graduate; establish good health practices for themselves and their children; learn and use quality parenting skills; learn to balance responsibilities of school, children, and personal development; and develop career and life plans. The program is available in every Lincoln high school and middle school. Student/parent teams usually involve a school nurse, counselor and teacher; day care for infants is provided at Lincoln Northeast, and for infants and toddlers at Lincoln High School through learning centers that work with young children while the parents are in school.

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Special Education
School Districts
School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs
The School District Office provides the administration of the public school services for all students in the school district. Services include: Child-find services which assess pre-school children to identify any developmental concerns as well as the child's readiness for kindergarten; Early intervention services for pre-school children (beginning at 3 years old) with identified developmental delays providing special preschool services, therapies, or other needed supports for the child; Creating, with the parents, an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for children with special education needs and ensuring that the services required by the plan are provided for the student; and Student counseling services, including counseling and guidance for all students in the district in the areas of personal, social academic, and career concerns. The school district also provides a Homeless Liaison, who coordinates the necessary services and support for any student in the district who is homeless (this includes providing transportation to and from school as well as other support that may be needed by the student).

Categories

Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
School Districts
Early Identification Programs
Student Counseling Services
Homeless School Transition Programs

Public School District for PreK-12th grade in the Johnston community. Visit website for school locations and phone numbers.
School district.

Elementary and secondary education and special education services.

Public school district.
Elementary and secondary education.

Special education.

Vocational education.

Speech therapy.

Community relations counselor and crisis counseling.

Challenge program.

Reach for Success Mentoring Program for children 5 to 18 years, pairs district staff members with students who would benefit from a one-to-one relationship with an adult.

Parents as Teachers early-learning program for parents with children ages birth to five. Services include personalized home visits, book and toy library, play groups, family fun nights, periodic screening for learning, sensory or developmental delays, and linkage of families with other community services.
School district. School supplies may be available by contacting the school.