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- Infants and toddlers with disabilities (ages birth to 2 years) and their families receive early intervention services under IDEA Part C, Iowa's Early ACCESS. Special education information for children ages 3 to 21 years of age is also available via the Special Education webpages.
educate.iowa.gov/pk-12/early-childhood/special-education
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Early Childhood Special Education. Preschool children and families who are eligible for special education and support services are entitled to the rights and protections under federal law.
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Procedures, guidance and resources for early intervention and special education for parents, families and educators. Information for educators and parents on special education in Iowa schools, including programs, services, funding, and dispute resolution.
Early Intervention Services for Children (Birth-3) supports, and services as outlined in their Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). In Iowa, early intervention is known as “Early ACCESS.”.
Procedures, guidance and resources for early intervention and special education for parents, families and educators. This page contains resources for parents and Universal Tier staff. The information is consistent, reliable and available to all families and educators as needed.
Services are provided for children birth through the age of 21 and can be accessed through requests made by parents or school personnel. Contact your local AEA for assistance in the following areas for children with special needs: Assistive Technology; Autism/Challenging Behavior; Brain Injury; Educational Consultants; Hearing Services
IEP: The Plan for the Eligible Individual. Each eligible individual has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) which outlines and describes the learner’s special education program, including services and supports based on the unique needs as a result of the learner's disability.
In Iowa, under the supervision of the Iowa Department of Education, AEAs, local districts, and partnering agencies engage in ongoing collaboration to ensure individualized early intervention and special education services and support for all eligible individuals at no cost to the family. Contact Us.