Central Rivers AEA serves students from birth to the age of 21. The eligibility requirements for children to receive services differ depending on the child’s age. In all cases, however, services are provided at no cost and are based on eligibility and need. If you believe that a child or student may need AEA services, we are here to assist you!
Children Birth to 3 Years
If your child is between the ages of birth to 3 years and has a condition that may cause later delays in development, or if they are showing delays in their ability to play, think, talk or move, your child may be eligible for Early ACCESS services.
You can make a referral or request an evaluation by completing the referral form or by contacting:
Age 3 to Age 5
- Parents: If you are concerned about your child’s learning and/or development, please call the Marshalltown CRAEA office at 641-753-3564 or 1-800-735-1539 to make a referral.
- Teachers in a school-based preschool: Referrals may be made by contacting your Team Rep or other appropriate staff (i.e. SLP for speech/language concerns). Provide your contact person with the date you discussed the referral with the child’s parent.
- Medical providers and outside agencies/center-based providers: If you believe the child may have a disability that affects their development, we encourage you to discuss this with the child’s parent or guardian first. We can accept a referral from a medical or outside provider, but it must include a signed release of information and a clearly stated reason for the referral. Once we receive the referral and release, our team will review the information and contact the parent.
Age 5 to Age 21
The Child Find process is different for students who are of school age. A parent may request an evaluation by contacting an administrator at the student’s school.
Important Contacts
Jose Alvarez
Special Education Support and Data Technician
