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Great Prairie Area Education Agency - Ottumwa

2814 North Court Road, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Provides professional development and leadership to promote school improvement, a variety of instructional services, special education support services (birth to age 21), and technology and media services.

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Cunningham Children's Home

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.

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Sarah E. Raymond School of Early Education - Bloomington District 87

1402 West Olive Street, Bloomington, IL 61701

Provides early childhood education services for children who may be at-risk for academic difficulty. Services also include a special education program that provides educational and related services for children with special needs. 

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JAMP Special Education Services

751 Ullin Avenue, Ullin, IL 62992

Provides special education programs and diagnostic services to children with disabilities. Services include school psychology, school social work, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiological services, early childhood services, special education instruction, and vocational instructions.

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Keystone Area Education Agency - Elkader Office

1400 2nd Street NW, Elkader, IA 52043

Provides support to local schools and families by providing educational services, informational and technology, and special education services for children with disabilities. 

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Green Hills Area Education Agency - Missouri Valley

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.

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Children's Dyslexia Center - Freeport Office

Masonic Temple, 305 West Stephenson Street, Freeport, IL 61032

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. 

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

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

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

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Grant Wood Area Education Agency - Sixth Street Facility and Conference Center

4401 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
Provides support and links for gifted education in area schools.
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Green Hills Area Education Agency - Glenwood

103 Central Street, Suite 301, Glenwood, IA 51534

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.

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Educational Service Unit 9

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.
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Sioux City Community School District

627 Fourth Street, Educational Service Center, Sioux City, IA 51101
Educational programs typical of a pre-k through 12 public school system, including comprehensive services for eligible students who may have handicapping conditions.  Special education services for students with verified disabilities, ages 0 through 21 years.
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Green Hills Area Education Agency - Red Oak

212 East Coolbaugh Street, Red Oak, IA 51566

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.

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North Platte Public Schools Early Childhood Program

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.
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Lighted Way Association

1445 Chartres Street, La Salle, IL 61301

Provides a school for students with developmental disabilities due to physical and intellectual disabilities. The students are instructed by certified special education teachers and assisted by paraprofessionals. Also offers a variety of therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy and more.

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Special Education District of McHenry County

1200 Claussen Drive, Woodstock, IL 60098

Provides educational programming and services for member district students whose educational needs cannot be served within their local districts. Member districts annually complete a comprehensive needs assessment process identifying areas of programming needed for the upcoming school year.

Programming includes itinerant services for hearing and vision needs, adapted physical education, autism, and/or orientation and mobility training. Related support services and diagnostic and consultation services are also available to support students in their educational environment.

Professional development opportunities also available for clinicians and educators.

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Wabash and Ohio Valley Special Education District

800 South Division Street, Norris City, IL 62869

Provides special education services and resources to the students, parents, teachers, and administrators of the district.

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Northwest Area Education Agency

5800 Discovery Boulevard, Sioux City, IA 51106

Educational Support Services to public and nonpublic schools including school improvement, special education, and media. Special Education Services include:

-- Speech

-- Vision

-- Hearing

-- Psychological and Occupational Therapy

-- Physical Therapy

-- Social Work

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Educational Service Unit 9

5807 Osborne Drive West, Hastings, NE 68901
Students with hearing impairments are most often served in their local school districts by a staff of deaf educators and educational interpreters. The deaf educators and interpreters work as part of the local school team with other special educators and classroom teachers.
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Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative

807 North Mattis Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821

Offers a state-wide program for students with disabilities at each school in Champaign County. Services include employers, teachers, parents, and vocational coordinators work as a team to help students become productive members of society. Students receive training in employability skills that increases job retention. 

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Mosaic - Northeast Nebraska

3206 Raasch Drive, Suite 300, Norfolk, NE 68701
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.
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Northwest Special Education Cooperative

310 North West Street, Elizabeth, IL 61028

Offers to help local districts provide a meaningful, free, appropriate education for students who have special needs.

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Ruby Van Meter School

710 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
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.
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Mosaic - Axtell

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.
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Office of Human Development (OHD), Region I - Scottsbluff/Gering

1618 19th Avenue, Scottsbluff, NE 69361

Community-based services and support to persons of all ages with developmental disabilities.

Residential program includes staffed group homes for youth and adults, supervised apartments, and independent living arrangements.

Vocational training and employment services through a supervised training center (HUB), which includes on-site contract work, work stations in industry, supervised employment programs, and job coaching. Additionally, High Plains Employment Services concentrates on job readiness and securing employment.

Year-round educational program is available to children through contractual arrangements with the school district.

Respite care may be available, call for details.

Intergenerational Center, 1406 14th Ave, for individuals who have reached retirement age. Clients are served through an alternative day program that emphasizes recreation, leisure, and maintenance of daily living skills. Alternative day services are also available for other adults whose needs do not include vocational or employment goals.

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