Special Education Programs & Services

Special Education Programs & Services

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.

Special Education Programs & Services

Blind & Visually Impaired

Services for children and youth who are blind or visually impaired.

Special Education Programs & Services

Secondary Transition

Information, downloads and links about the transition of youth with disabilities from high school to learning, living and working in the community.

Special Education Programs & Services

Dyslexia

Dyslexia supports and resources for Iowa learners.

Special Education Programs & Services

ACHIEVE

ACHIEVE is Iowa’s online system to support implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

ACHIEVE Iowa IDEA
Special Education Programs & Services

Early ACCESS

Early ACCESS is Iowa’s system for providing early intervention services. It is available to infants and toddlers from birth to age three years.

Special Education Programs & Services

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)

Accessible Educational Materials (AEM) legal requirements, who needs them, how to obtain them, and procurement responsibilities.

Special Education Programs & Services

Assistive Technology

Federal regulations, state rules, quality indicators, funding sources, and the different types of Assistive Technology (AT).

Special Education Programs & Services

Speech-Language

Iowa Speech-Language Services are provided by a statewide system of Area Education Agencies (AEAs). Links to AEAs and other resources.

Special Education Programs & Services

Extended School Year Services

Standards, considerations, and documentation related to special education services that are provided to a child with a disability beyond the normal school year.

Special Education Programs & Services

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Iowa education definition of autism spectrum disorder and services and placement available to learners who are eligible.

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