SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES | DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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

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211 Iowa UWCI

Physical Address

710 28th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4 pm; Tue 8 am - 4 pm; Wed 8 am - 4 pm; Thu 8 am - 4 pm; Fri 8 am - 4 pm;

Fax

(515) 242-8223

Application process

Special education staffing, review of educational needs

Fee

None

Required documents

Call for details

Eligibility

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

Languages

English

Service area

Polk County, Iowa

Agency info

DES MOINES PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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