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Special Education Services | Des Moines Public Schools

710 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Eligibility

Youth ages 12-21 with diagnosis of intellectual disability, mental health illness or developmental disability

Required documents

Call for details
(515) 242-8220

Voice - Main Phone

http://rubyvanmeter.dmschools.org/
[email protected]

Application process

Special education staffing, review of educational needs

Fees

None

Service area

Polk County, IA

Description

Provides an educational program for children and youth ages 12-21 with intellectual disabilities. The program stresses self-help skills, communication skills, socialization skills, functional academics, and vocational skills. Referrals for school enrollment come from the student's special education program. Ruby Van Meter also has a Related Arts program that provides education in the areas of Physical Education, Music, Work Experience, Home Living Skills and Swimming.

Providing organization

Des Moines Public Schools

Offers PreK-12th grade education services to the Des Moines and surrounding communities.