Report on the Iowa Early Intervention Block Grant Program administered by the Department of Education for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010

Report on the Iowa Early Intervention Block Grant Program administered by the Department of Education for the period July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2010

Supporting Early Childhood in Iowa, January 2004

Report produced by Iowa Community Empowerment Board

Growing The Fields of Opportunity for Children and Adults with Autism in Iowa, 2009-2010

Many would argue that the dramatic rise in autism has reached critical mass, and this council echoes that statement. Iowa, like many states in the nation, is currently ill equipped to handle the large influx of children and adults with autism. When this council was initially formed we were facing diagnosis rates of 1 in 150 and currently the diagnosis rate is 1 in 91. Current resource strains in education, qualified trained professionals, access to care, and financial services are rapidly deteriorating Iowa’s ability to deliver quality services to children, adults, and families affected by autism. If Iowa leadership fails to act quickly the already strained system will face a breaking point in the following areas: financing, coordination of care, educational resources, early identification, adult services, and access to service delivery - just to name a few. This council has taken the past 12 plus months hearing testimony from state officials, providers, and caregivers to ensure that care for those with autism is effective, cost efficient, and accessible. This council will be making recommendations on three major areas; early identification, seamless support/coordination of care, and financing of care. While these areas will be highlighted in this first annual report it in no way minimizes other areas that need to be addressed such as early intervention, special education, training, in-home support services, financing options, and data collection. Implementing the initial recommendations of this council will lay foundational support for the areas mentioned above. Often those in position to help ask what can be done to help families in Iowa. This council has provided a roadmap to help facilitate effective and proven treatments to children and adults with autism.

Early childhood network, 2005.

This brochure states the mission of the Early Childhood Network along with contact names and addresses of the specialists and consultants in the Iowa Department of Education and the Iowa Area Education Agencies for the years 2005/2006.

Iowa EHDI News, Fall 2009

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Fall 2010

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Fall 2011

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Spring 2010

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Spring 2011

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Summer 2009

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Summer 2010

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Summer 2011

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Winter 2009

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Iowa EHDI News, Winter 2010

The purpose of the newsletter is to communicate with parents and professionals about newborn hearing screening and follow up in Iowa. We will share information about: Hearing screenings Early intervention, including communication opportunities Resources available for parents and professionals “Best practices” by hospitals, Area Education Agencies (AEAs), private practice audiology offi ces or other health and education providers working with children who are deaf or hard of hearing National research Iowa EHDI program goals EHDI program progress, system development, evaluation Family stories Highlights from the EHDI Advisory Committee

Resources for career education, 1977.

This document contains a multitude of resources for career education available to Iowans from many sources.