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Standards, considerations, and documentation related to special education services that are provided to a child with a disability beyond the normal school year.
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.
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. Back to top.
Iowa Department of Education oversees and partners with Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and school districts to ensure all children with disabilities are provided early intervention and special education services at no cost to the family.
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.
To find the children in need of special education, Iowa’s Area Education Agencies (AEAs) conduct what are known as Child Find activities. In order to be eligible for special education services and supports, a child must have a disability under the IDEA (“disability”) and a need for special education services and supports.
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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.