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The purpose of Great Prairie AEA Special Education is to serve as an educational leader in providing services to eligible individuals birth to age 21. The service area is charged with planning and supporting free and equitable access to quality educational programs along with school district staff, parents and staff from other agencies.

Web IEP Login


Documents

Administrative Rules for Special Education
IEP Early Childhood Outcome Form
IFSP Procedures Manual
Iowa Special Education Processes & Documentation (Happe Manual)
I-Plan
Procedures and Guidelines for the Assessment and Delivery of Special Education Services to Incarcerated Individuals in Iowa’s Adult Correctional Facilities
Procedures Manual
Programs & Services
Web IEP Login
Procedural Safeguards (Parent Rights) Booklet (December 2008)

Each school served by Great Prairie AEA has a team that serves its special educational needs. Teams include: School psychology, Special Education consulting services, social work services, and speech-language services. Other team members who specialize in occupational therapy, physical therapy and work experience are utilized when determined necessary.

Contact Dr. Mary Ellen Becker
Director of Special Education
800-622-0027 Ext. 5311 Burlington & Ottumwa Office
Maryellen.becker@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Dave Daughton
Regional Special Education Director
800-622-0027 Ext. 5324 Ottumwa Office
Dave.daughton@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Kim Kirchner
Regional Special Education Director
800-382-8970 Ext. 1225 Burlington Office
Kim.kirchner@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Matt Mitchell
Regional Special Education Director
800-382-8970 Ext. 1103 Burlington Office
Matt.mitchell@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Tom Mosbach
Regional Special Education Director
800-622-0027 Ext. 5712 Centerville and Chariton Offices
Tom.mosbach@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Thelma O'Neill
Regional Special Education Director
800-382-8970 Ext. 3011 Mount Pleasant Office
Thelma.oneill@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Sharma Parlett
Regional Special Education Director
800-622-0027 Ext. 5512 Oskaloosa Office
Sharma.parlett@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Melody Raub
Regional Special Education Director
800-382-8970 Ext. 2115 Fort Madison & Keokuk Office
Melody.raub@gpaea.k12.ia.us

Bill Walters
Regional Special Education Director
800-622-0027 Ext. 5403 Fairfield Office
Bill.walters@gpaea.k12.ia.us

 

Students, parents, employees and others doing business with or performing services for the Great Prairie Area Education Agency are hereby notified that this agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its programs and activities. The agency does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, sex, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment in, its hiring and employment practices. Any person having inquiries concerning the agency’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), § 504 or IOWA CODE § 280.3 is directed to contact: Educational Equity/Section 504/Special Education Programming, Matt Mitchell, Regional Special Education Director, Great Prairie Area Education Agency, 3601 West Avenue Road, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-6561 x1103 or 800-382-8970 x1103; Educational Equity/MCGF/Title IX Gender Equity/Title VI Race and National Origin Equity/Title III ELL, Dona Goettsche, Director of Instructional Services, Great Prairie Area Education Agency, 2814 North Court Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 641-682-8591 x5221 or 800-622-0027 x5221; or Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Hiring and Employment Practices, Greg Manske, Human Resources Director, Great Prairie Area Education Agency, 3601 West Avenue Road, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-6561 x1217 or 800-382-8970 x 1217, who have been designated by the agency to coordinate the agency’s efforts to comply with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, the ADA, § 504 and IOWA CODE 280.3 (2007).

Burlington Office: 3601 West Avenue Road, Burlington, IA 52601, 319-753-6561 or 800-382-8970 FAX: 319-753-1527
Ottumwa Office: 2814 N. Court Street, Ottumwa, IA 52501, 641-682-8591 or 800-622-0027 FAX: 641-682-9083

E-Mail comments to: comments@gpaea.k12.ia.us