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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.

State-supported school for the education of deaf and hard of hearing children in Illinois.

Comprehensive educational programming including 0-3 years, preschool, elementary, junior high, and high school levels. College preparatory and vocational/technology programs are emphasized in the upper grades. Residential facilities are available for students living 25 or more miles from ISD. Technical assistance and training statewide for students ages 0-21.

Services include:

- Speech and Language Therapy.

- Inclusive Child Care (0-6 years old).

- Inclusive Child Care (6-18 years old).

- Social Skills Camp.

- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

- Social Skills Supports.

- Autism Resource Room: Open to general public by appointment.

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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School Districts
Special Education
School Based Teen Parent/Pregnant Teen Programs

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

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.

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

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Special Education
Education Advocacy Groups
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.
The Early ACCESS program for children birth to age 3 provides evaluations to identify children with special needs. Children ages birth to 3 years old with special needs are connected to early intervention services. In addition, Early Childhood Special Education services are available for children ages 3 to 5 who are identified as needing special education services.

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Pediatric Developmental Assessment
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Early Identification 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).

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

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.

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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Special Education
Education Advocacy Groups

Provides educational advocacy, resources, training and on-on-one guidance for families of students with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.

FAMILY TO FAMILY program is a statewide network of Family Navigators who provide assistance to families of children with special needs (developmental, behavioral, emotional, and/or physical).

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Education Advocacy Groups
Parenting Skills Classes
Special Education
Parent Rights Classes
Disability Related Parenting Programs
Parenting Helplines
Disability Rights Groups

Offers a at risk preschool program for children with disabilities ages 3-5 who reside in rural Champaign County. Services include screenings assess vision and hearing, speech/language, thinking and reasoning skills, fine and gross motor skills, and other academic readiness skills.

Special Education services provided by specialists and resource teams to children and young adults from birth to 21. Specialists include social workers, psychologists, autism specialists, behavioral strategists, physical educational specialists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and special education teachers/consultants. Resource Teams include academic strategists, assisted technology strategists, brain injury teams, challenging behavior teams, and transitioning teams. Early
Access provided to children under age 5.


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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School Districts
Special Education
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Early Childhood Education
Provides special education services to district students.

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.

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

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

Public school system.

Early childhood program.

Teammates program (Tom Osborne Program) provides mentoring.

Newcomers program assists adjustment of non-English proficient students.

Special education.

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School Districts
Early Childhood Education
Mentoring Programs
Special Education
Educational programs, services, and leadership for public and non-public schools in six Eastern Iowa counties. Services and resources from the Mississippi Bend AEA are available to local schools without charge, except some non-mandated services.

Providing behavior support for students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. Offers free onsite visits for schools and homes, free training for school and parent groups, free library with return postage, and a 24-hour helpline.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Special Education

Offers special education services to children with disabilities ages 3 through graduation or through age 22. Students are identified through a full and individual evaluation and individualized education plan conference process. Students are referred through their school for social, emotional, and academic problems which significantly interfere with the student's progress in school. Prior to the evaluation and placement, a parent must be involved and give consent. Children may not be evaluated or placed without this parental permission. Children may be referred by the child's parent, teacher, or other individual who knows the child and his/her difficulties. Direct referrals by individuals outside the school building should contact the building principal. School psychologists, social workers, speech pathologists, and other relate.