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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Provides special education services to students with learning, language, social, and behavioral challenges. Uses a multisensory academic and behavioral program in a positive, nurturing environment that is conducive to learning while also being warm, inviting, and stimulating.
Provides special education services to students with learning, language, social, and behavioral challenges. Uses a multisensory academic and behavioral program in a positive, nurturing environment that is conducive to learning while also being warm, inviting, and stimulating.
Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include:
School psychologists,
School social workers,
Speech-language pathologists,
Special education consultants,
Occupational therapists,
Physical therapists,
Audiologists,
Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing,
Teachers for vision, and
Early childhood special education teachers.
Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.
Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include:
School psychologists,
School social workers,
Speech-language pathologists,
Special education consultants,
Occupational therapists,
Physical therapists,
Audiologists,
Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing,
Teachers for vision, and
Early childhood special education teachers.
Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.
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.
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.
Generally serves people residing within the boundaries of the district. No economic restrictions. Ages 5 to 21 years for grades kindergarten through 12th. K-12 students living in contiguous districts may apply for open enrollment to any Des Moines School.
Visit website to find school locations and contact information.
Generally serves people residing within the boundaries of the district. No economic restrictions. Ages 5 to 21 years for grades kindergarten through 12th. K-12 students living in contiguous districts may apply for open enrollment to any Des Moines School.
Visit website to find school locations and contact information.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
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).
Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include:
School psychologists,
School social workers,
Speech-language pathologists,
Special education consultants,
Occupational therapists,
Physical therapists,
Audiologists,
Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing,
Teachers for vision, and
Early childhood special education teachers.
Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.
Area Education Agency staff work in school buildings on a weekly basis providing support services for students who may need extra help or who have IEPs. AEA staff available may include:
School psychologists,
School social workers,
Speech-language pathologists,
Special education consultants,
Occupational therapists,
Physical therapists,
Audiologists,
Teachers for the deaf and hard-of-hearing,
Teachers for vision, and
Early childhood special education teachers.
Transition support services are available for students, parents, and educators as they plan for students’ transitions for living, learning, and working. Planning includes movement from home to school, school to school, and to their post-school employment, education, and living settings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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
Educational Support Services to public and nonpublic schools including school improvement, special education, and media. Special Education Services include:
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.
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.
Provides various special education services to students in member districts. Services include operates a life skills classroom, a transition classroom, a self-contained cross categorical classroom, four sections of early childhood education, support and a variety of trainings to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents in the member districts.
Provides various special education services to students in member districts. Services include operates a life skills classroom, a transition classroom, a self-contained cross categorical classroom, four sections of early childhood education, support and a variety of trainings to teachers, paraprofessionals, and parents in the member districts.
