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Special Education Services | McLean County Unit 5 - Normal

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.

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Education Advocacy Services | Iowa Department of Education

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.

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Education Services | Des Moines Public Schools

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.

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Special Education Center | Lighted Way Association

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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LASEC Academy | Lockport Area Special Education Cooperative

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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Area II Disability Support Services | Office of Human Development (OHD) Central Office

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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Educational Services | Educational Service Unit 3

Preschool services for children with disabilities aged 0 through 5 years.

School services for children with disabilities ages 6 through 21.

Service coordination for families of children with disabilities ages 0 through 3 years.

Consultation regarding Traumatic Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Assistive Technology, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, Planning Region 3.

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Special Education Services | Green Hills Area Education Agency

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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Gifted and Talented | Grant Wood Area Education Agency

Provides support and links for gifted education in area schools.

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Education Services | Educational Service Unit 9


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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Educational Support and Special Education Services | Northwest Area Education Agency

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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Education Services | Lincoln Public Schools

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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Education Services | Great Prairie Area Education Agency

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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Transition Services | Soyland Access to Independent Living

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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Transition Services | Access 2 Independence of the Eastern Iowa Corridor

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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Special Education Services | JAMP Special Education Services

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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Special Education Services | Tri-County Special Education Association

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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Education Services | Educational Service Unit #7

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

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Children's Autism Services | Macon Resources (MRI)

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.

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Education Services | Madonna School for Special Needs Students

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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Education Services | Illinois School for the Deaf

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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Special Education Services | Keystone Area Education Agency

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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Special Education Services | Alliance Public Schools

Special education services for students in the Alliance Public School District up to age 21.

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Children's Services | Mosaic

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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Distance Education and Support | Hadley

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.

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