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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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Educational Service Unit 13 - Sidney

361 College Drive, Sidney, NE 69162

Provides education assistance to area schools in areas of early intervention, special education, career awareness, math and science coalition, computer instruction/training, curriculum development, and nursing services.

Early Intervention Program serves infants and toddlers (birth-3 years) with disabilities. Services include screening, testing, referral, services, coordination of services, and implementation of Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Offers autism support and training for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, grandparents, or anyone that is affected by autism.

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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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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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Bellevue Public Schools

2600 Arboretum Drive, Bellevue, NE 68005

Elementary and secondary education and special education services.

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Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor - Cedar Rapids

601 2nd Avenue SE, Suite 4, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
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.
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Plattsmouth Early Childhood Center

902 Main Street, Plattsmouth, NE 68048

Preschool and Head Start program.

Service coordination and home visitation program.

Developmental testing, speech and language pathologist, occupational and physical therapists, and vision and hearing consultants.

Parent support groups.

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Champaign Unit #4 Special Education Department

502 West Windsor Road, Champaign, IL 61820

Provides individualized instruction and services to meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities. Disability areas for special education include intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, emotional disability, specific learning disability, autism, hearing impairment including deafness, vision impairment including blindness, deaf or blind, speech-language impairment, traumatic brain injury, other health impairment, orthopedic impairment, and developmental delay. 

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Illinois School for the Deaf

125 Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, IL 62650
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.
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Mississippi Bend Area Education Agency

729 21st Street, Bettendorf, IA 52722

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.

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Lockport Area Special Education Cooperative

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

Provides additional class instruction beyond the regular school year. Duration of the program is 6 weeks and housed in a resident district. Instructional and related services are provided as outline by the child's IEP team.

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ASK Resource Center

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.

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Tri-County Special Education Association - Bloomington Office

105 East Hamilton Road, Bloomington, IL 61704

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. 

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Alliance Public Schools Special Education Program

14th and Laramie Avenue, Alliance, NE 69301
Special education services for students in the Alliance Public School District up to age 21.
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Central Rivers Area Education Agency - Clear Lake Office

9184 265th Street Suite B, Clear Lake, IA 50428

Offers support to local schools by providing Educational Services, Informational and Technology, and Special Education.

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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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Rural Champaign County Special Education Cooperative

807 North Mattis Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821

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.

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Educational Service Unit 10

76 Plaza Boulevard, Kearney, NE 68845
Services designed to achieve a better balance of educational opportunities for students regardless of the population, financial differences, or geographic limitations of school districts. Services include: special education services, administrative services, teaching & learning services, technology services, and more.
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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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Lockport Area Special Education Cooperative

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

Works with children with moderate to severe cognitive impairments by engaging them in on-going community activities to generalize classroom skills in real world situation.

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Madonna School for Special Needs Students

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.
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Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor - Iowa City

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.
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SAIL - Shelby County Outreach Office

1604 West Main Street, Suite 100, Shelbyville, IL 62565

Provides staff who will help provide information, training and/or assistance to youth with significant disabilities, post high school, and individuals with disabilities living in nursing facilities with attention to deflection of people with significant disabilities at risk of entering institutions, so they may remain living in the community.

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Lockport Area Special Education Cooperative

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

Structured educational environment for children that are not able to function in a traditional setting that utilizes positive behavioral interventions and supports. Classroom model integrates a social worker to assist in promoting emotional and behavioral growth. A point and STEP system is utilized to reward children for positive behavior, track progress, and gauge readiness to re-integrate into the general education setting.

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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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