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Dispute Resolution – Iowa Department of Education

There are different ways to prevent and address educational disputes. No single method works best in all situations. However, it is always best to resolve disputes at the earliest stages by those parties who are most involved in a child's education–namely… Read More

Iowa School for the Deaf

Address: 3501 Harry Langdon Blvd.
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone: (712) 366-0571 Fax: (712) 3663218 Website: http://www.iowaschoolforthedeaf.org/

  The Iowa School for the Deaf prepares deaf or hard-of-hearing students from pre-school through age 21 for life as literate citizens who contribute to society The Iowa School for the Deaf is the statewide resource that provides optimal education and… Read More

STRIVE (Selected Training Recieved in Vocational Education)

Address: 2006 South Ankeny Blvd.
Ankeny, IA 50021
Phone: (515) 964-6200 Website: https://go.dmacc.edu/strive/Pages/welcome.aspx

Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) STRIVE is a support program on the Des Moines Area Community College Ankeny campus for special education students requiring transition assistance from high school to a vocational program at DMACC.  Read More

Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) 11

Address: 6500 Corporate Drive
Johnston, IA 50131-1603
Phone: (515) 270-9030 Fax: (515) 2705383 Website: http://www.aea11.k12.ia.us/

  Heartland Area Education Agency (AEA) works in partnership with public and accredited private schools to provide educational services, programs and resources for improving the learning outcomes and well being of all children and youth in central Iowa… Read More

The Legal Center for Special Education

Address: 317 East 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-1903
Phone: (515) 309-0033 Fax: (515) 3090035 Email: tlciowa@mcleodusa.net Website: http://www.askresource.org/tlc/

The Legal Center for Special Education (TLC) is a non-profit corporation created to provide effective, low-cost, and readily available legal and advocacy services to parents of children with disabilities in educational and related issues. TLC promotes… Read More

Iowa Parental Rights in Special Education

Address: 400 E. 14th Street, Department of Education
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: 515-281-5294 Fax: 515-242-5988 Website: https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/special-education/parent-information

Iowa Special Education Rules and Laws

Address: 400 E. 14th Street, Department of Education Special Education
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146
Phone: 515-281-5294 Fax: 515-242-5988 Website: https://www.educateiowa.gov/pk-12/special-education

HandiCare, Inc.

Address: 2220 9th Street
Coralville, IA 52241
Phone: (319) 354-7641 Email: handicare@qwestoffice.net Website: http://www.handicareinc.com/

Handicare determines the eligibility for enrollment of new children by the child’s age, developmental level and the hours that are needed in daycare. We give special consideration to children with special needs.  Early Care and Education for Infants Pre-school… Read More

VESS – Vocational Education for Special Students

Iowa Central Community College Ruth Aspenson, Program Coordinator VESS is a secondary transitional preparatory program for students on a current Individualized Education Program (IEP). It is located on the campus of Iowa Central Community College in Fort… Read More

Iowa Lakes Community College Specail Needs Services

Address: 3200 College Drive
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone: (712) 852-3554 Email: apetersen@iowalakes.edu Website: http://www.iowalakes.edu/student_services/special_needs_services/

Ann Petersen Director of Special Needs Programs This program assists students in becoming self-sufficient in daily living and selecting a vocational goal appropriate to their individual abilities and interests. Iowa WATS: 1-800-242-5108 Read More

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