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) 242-8223
Fax·
Fax
(515) 242-8220
Voice·
Main Phone
Email[email protected]
Application process
Special education staffing, review of educational needs
Fees
None
Service area
Polk County, IA
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.
Date of Last Formal Update
06/06/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
What's Here
Providing organization
Des Moines Public Schools
Offers PreK-12th grade education services to the Des Moines and surrounding communities.