Education

Explore educational programs, literacy resources and support services aimed at helping you achieve your educational goals.

1st Five

Provides necessary links to up-to-date, community-based resources that match the needs of the family and child.


Address
EveryStep
1111 9th Street, Ste 320
Des Moines, IA 50314

Phone Number
(515) 558-9954

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

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C.R.I.S.P

  • Family Resource Matching
  • Education & Training

Address
C.R.I.S.P
210 W. Green Street
Winterset, IA 50273

Phone Number
(515) 462-9400

Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:00 – 11:00 am

Website
www.wintersetcrisp.org

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

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Connect 2 Careers

Youth & Young Adults (ages 14-24)

  • Develop Skills
  • Employment
  • Mentoring
  • Higher Education or Vocations
  • Financial Literacy
  • Support

Adult & Dislocated Workers (age 18+)

  • Connections to Local Employers
  • Schooling Services
  • Higher Education or Vocations
  • Job Experience
  • Training
  • Guidance

Address
Children & Families of Iowa
1111 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50314

Phone Number
(515) 288-1981

Website
cfiowa.org

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

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Head Start

Comprehensive preschool program, serving children from three to five years old. Apply Online.


Address
MATURA Madison Outreach
1726 N. John Wayne Drive
Winterset, IA 50273

Phone Number
(641) 782-6201

Website
www.maturacommunityaction.com

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

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Parents as Teachers (Short Years)

Early childhood parent education and family support program which serves families with children from pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten.

Services include: In-home parenting support & developmental screenings

All services are offered at no charge to residents. Please call for appointment.

Phone Number
(515) 238-8170

Website
www.shortyears.org

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

DMACC HiSET

The HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is an assessment of skills and knowledge comparable to those of a high school graduate. It is an alternative for those who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to finish high school.

HiSET has replaced GED in the state of Iowa.

Several locations in Des Moines

Website
www.dmacc.edu

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024

SWCC HiSET

The HiSET (High School Equivalency Test) is an assessment of skills and knowledge comparable to those of a high school graduate. It is an alternative for those who, for a variety of reasons, are unable to finish high school.

HiSET has replaced GED in the state of Iowa.

Campus Locations
SWCC Creston Campus
(641) 782-1305

SWCC Osceola Center
(641) 782-1529

SWCC Red Oak Center
(641) 782-1547

St. Paul Lutheran Church, Winterset
(641) 782-1497

Website
www.swcciowa.edu

Last Reviewed: Apr 05, 2024