Iowa Department of Education

Assessment & Testing

Students with disabilities may be provided with accommodations that give them access to the general education curriculum and its assessments. Some students with disabilities participate in alternate forms of assessment in order to demonstrate learning.

Conflict Resolution

The Individuals with Disabilites Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 offers several avenues for parents, AEAs, and districts to resolve issues around special education.

Data Profiles

The Office of Special Education Programs administration of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004 have identified Indicators and Outcomes upon which the Iowa which the Iowa Department of Education must annually report at the state, AEA, and local school district levels. Targets have been established for each indicator and outcome. Below are the current Data Profiles.

Fiscal

Special Education provides funding sources and requirements.

Individualized Education Program (IEP) Information

Information regarding IEPs including a series of video tutorials describing the changes to the 2007-2008 Web IEP application, as well as regulatory and best practice information about various topics surrounding the development of quality IEPs that are compliant with IDEA.

Parent Information

These links provide information for families and parents about special education programs and services. Links include Parental Rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 and The Special Education Eligibility Standards required for determining a child's entitlement for special education services and programs. 

Programs & Services

Special education support for students with disabilities is provided through special education services and programs.

State Guidance

Information regarding special education topics and issues.

State Requirements & Reports  

These links provide access to the most recent applications, policies, and reports required by Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004. The Iowa Administrative Rules for Special Education link is also included here.