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;
Voice
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.