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1343 East 7th Street, Door 6, Lockport, IL 60441

Provides education support to children that display significant delays in motor development, speech/language development, cognitive development, and/or social emotional development. Services are provided in a classroom environment and include literacy, math, science, social studies, arts, and technology while supporting social/emotional development.

1301 North Cunningham Avenue, Champaign, IL 61802

Provides special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Classroom placements are determined by grade, ability levels and communication needs. The program utilizes Structured Teacch and Applied Behavior Analysis.

Bridge to Independence Program serves students aged 18-21, offering personalized chances to earn graduation credits. Emphasizing practical life and social skills, students are expected to secure and keep employment. Vocational training is mandatory, and “Bridge Entrepreneurial Projects” offer extra opportunities.

K –12 students, classrooms have a clear structure, using varied teaching methods and ongoing assessments. Students face stimulating materials and are motivated to showcase their knowledge and skills creatively and traditionally.

Vocational Services around 50-60% of students receive vocational services, covering career exploration, resume development, skills training, and hands-on work experiences.

700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL 60093

Provides both practical and social/emotional help to older adults adjusting to vision loss.

Content (online, large print, braille and audio) is available free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment and to those who support them.

Library of learning content ranges from tips and techniques for everyday living with low vision to an extensive range of instruction on assistive technology and braille.

109 West North Street, Danville, IL 61832

Offers free customized one-on-one instruction training for children who have been diagnosed as dyslexic. Services may also include training for teachers or others with a bachelor's degree who wish to tutor children with dyslexia. 

6500 Corporate Drive, Johnston, IA 50131

Provides services for youth (birth to age 21) with disabilities and their families. The Agency screens students for hearing, vision and speech issues, as well as emotional, psychological and behavior issues. Services are provided at school or at the child's home. In most cases, Heartland AEA staff work closely with the staff of the school the child attends. Parents or others may refer children by calling any of Heartland AEA's offices throughout the agency's 11-county area, or parents may contact their local school for more information about Heartland AEA.

Children who are at risk for developmental delays or who have a developmental condition are entitled to an evaluation. This includes children with birth defects, vision or hearing concerns, language delays, autism, head injury, behavior problems, gross or fine motor delays, and feeding difficulties. After an evaluation, they may qualify for service coordination and a written Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Under this plan, the following services may be provided: assistive technology, audiology, communication, occupational and physical therapy, social work, home-based instruction and vision.

2500 Chase Street, Falls City, NE 68355

Preschool and special needs education for children age 3-4 years and for children 5 years old, if their birthday falls after July 31st.  After school program for children, K-2nd grade.

1556 South 1st Avenue, Suite B, Iowa City, IA 52240

Assists High-school age youth with disabilities with their transition into college and/or the workforce. Also assist consumers with disabilities in their efforts to transition from a nursing home or state institution to a less restrictive living environment that is able to meet their daily needs within their community of choice.

2060 Aberdeen Court, Suite B, Sycamore, IL 60178

Works with member districts and special education cooperatives to provide specialized services for children with special needs. School districts supply teachers, classrooms, and core educational resources, while NIA offers additional support and related services. This partnership aims to create an inclusive learning environment tailored to each student's needs.

5807 Osborne Drive West, Hastings, NE 68901


Provides a wide variety of services to member schools, including professional development opportunities, digital learning and internet services, and student supports for individuals with special needs.

The Early Development Network service coordination is a free service for families and children ages birth to three who have developmental delays, difficulties with speech and language, health issues, fine and gross motor difficulties, behavior issues, need to access community resources, and other concerns.

109 East Michigan Street, Missouri Valley, IA 51555

Special education services for students with all type of disabilities ages birth to 21.

Specialists in speech pathology, hearing, vision, physical, and occupational therapies.

Professional development for all levels of staff within both public and private schools specializing in math, reading, science, and early childhood curriculum areas.

School and community planning and addressing long-range goals for schools.

Provides training in many school climate issues around bullying, discipline, and addressing at risk factors.

160 North LaSalle Street, Suite S500, Chicago, IL 60601

Helps families navigate the special education system through education, advocacy, and legal assistance.

Buffalo Early Learning Center, 1600 North Buffalo Bill Avenue, North Platte, NE 69103

Early childhood special education offers evaluations to families at no cost in the areas of infant and toddler assessment, developmental skills, speech and language, hearing and vision, and fine and gross motor skills.

Early development services coordination provides a central point of contact for families with children, birth to three years, with disabilities or developmental delays.  A service coordinator is assigned to each family to ensure they get the help they need as they are linked with developmental evaluations through the schools, Nebraska Health and Human Services programs, health resources, parent-to-parent support, etc.

Services in the natural environment provided for children birth to age three in a location where the child normally is or where the child' parents would like him/her to be; staff work with parents as their coach, helping them to become their child's teacher.

Community based services for children ages three to five are provided in community preschools, child care centers, or wherever the child spends his/her day.  A team approach is used to develop speech and language, expand vocabulary, and refine gross and fine motor skills as well as emphasizing socialization.

7197 Pine Street, Omaha, NE 68106

Education for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Speech therapy.

Guidance, advocacy, and counseling.

Prevocational training.  

Adult vocational training.

821 West Oklahoma Avenue, Suite 2, Grand Island, NE 68801

Children's Services are provided to people under the age of 21.  Supports may include residential services, supported/intermittent, host home, day services, transitional services, special education or early intervention.

Children's Extensive Services focus on supporting families by providing respite care and community connector services to children living within their family home.

Grimes State Office Building, 400 East 14th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319

Provides consultant service, technical assistance, staff development, program development, and information regarding special education programs and services in Iowa. Special education instructional programs and support services are provided by the Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to Iowa's children with disabilities in accordance with state and federal rules and regulations. "Children with disabilities" includes those having mental disabilities, hearing impairments including deafness, speech or language impairments, visual impairments including blindness, behavior disorders, physical disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injury, other health impairments, learning disabilities, deaf-blindness, or multiple disabilities, and who because of those impairments need special education and related services. Families suspecting their child may be in need of special education should contact the superintendent of the Local Education Agency in which the child resides or the regions AEA director of special education.

MEDIATION services are available through the Bureau to assist in resolving disagreements between families and school personnel regarding special education services provided to the child.

1044 23rd Road, Axtell, NE 68924

Children's Services are provided to people under the age of 21.  Supports may include residential services, supported/intermittent, host home, day services, transitional services, special education or early intervention.

Children's Extensive Services focus on supporting families by providing respite care and community connector services to children living within their family home.

6165 NW 86th Street, Suite 234, Johnston, IA 50131

Provides personal help, team-based advocacy, clear training sessions, and useful resources for Iowa families of children and young adults with disabilities or special health care needs (birth to age 26), individuals with disabilities, and professionals who provide support.

2657 44th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601

Contracting service agency for area school districts needing special education services.

100 West Dixie Highway, Saint Anne, IL 60964

Offers special education services serving all 13 school districts located in Kankakee County. Programs include alternative day program, communications program, transition program, audiology, autism consultant services, behavior intervention, occupational therapy, vision itinerant services, orientation and mobility services. 

4814 Oaks Lane, Omaha, NE 68137

Children's Services are provided to people under the age of 21.  Supports may include residential services, supported/intermittent, host home, day services, transitional services, special education or early intervention.

Children's Extensive Services focus on supporting families by providing respite care and community connector services to children living within their family home.

300 East Monroe Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Provides special education services to district students.

4670 11th Street, East Moline, IL 61244

Legal entity joint agreement serving 14 local school districts in the Illinois counties of Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer. District encompasses approximately 1600 square miles and has a public, private, and parochial school-age population of approximately 38,000.

701 Illini Drive, Clinton, IL 61727

Provides administrative, psychological, social work, and supervisory services. Services include comprehensive social development assessments of children with learning disabilities or behavioral problems and determine the most appropriate educational placement for them. They consult with teachers and parents to assist them in carrying out the individualized programs and will refer to other community agencies when appropriate. 

3501 Harry Langdon Boulevard, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Programming is offered for preschool through transition aged. Users of American Sign Language, spoken English or both are served. Transition-to-work-or-college program has 85% of students continuing working 5 years after exit. Sign language classes for distance students, numerous free social activities and extended learning programming.

American Sign Language classes offered.

1003 North Main Street, Osceola, IA 50213

Special education services for students with all type of disabilities ages birth to 21.

Specialists in speech pathology, hearing, vision, physical, and occupational therapies.

Professional development for all levels of staff within both public and private schools specializing in math, reading, science, and early childhood curriculum areas.

School and community planning and addressing long-range goals for schools.

Provides training in many school climate issues around bullying, discipline, and addressing at risk factors.