Beyond the Classroom: Residential facilities

Two residential facilities are located within the Johnston School District. ChildServe is a facility for children PK-12 with multiple disabilities. Ellipsis is a residential facility for young men ranging in ages from 11 to 18.  Students from both facilities receive educational services in our school system, either in classes on their campus or within a school building. These facilities bring students from all over the state, creating an enriching environment for all learners.

What is ChildServe?

ChildServe improves the health and well-being of 5,800 children each year through specialized clinical, home, and community-based programs and services. They are experts in pediatric rehabilitation and care for children and young adults who have a wide variety of developmental delays, disabilities, injuries, and other special healthcare needs.

They offer specialty services, uniquely equipped facilities, and state-of-the-art technology. Their mission: We partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. The children and young adults we serve inspire us to provide possibilities and improve quality of life in a caring environment.

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What is Ellipsis?

Ellipsis is Iowa’s “no wrong door” care provider for kids and families. They are an agency that welcomes and works with people however they come or are referred to them, reducing barriers to programming and services that keep families connected and thriving.

On any given day, Ellipsis serves more than 750 kids and their families with residential care and treatment, counseling and therapy, behavioral health intervention services, care coordination and family support.

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ChildServe Contact

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Director of Special Education
District Office

Ellipsis Contact

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Director of Student Services
District Office