Fort Wayne's Guide for Special Needs Parents
Navigating the System. Supporting the Journey.
Halo's Hands provides step-by-step navigation and a complete resource directory for special needs parents in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From perinatal support to adult transitions, get personalized guidance through Medicaid, SSI, respite care and essential family services.
FORT WAYNE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS
SPECIAL EDUCATION CONTACT
Fort Wayne Community Schools
(FWCS)
Special Education Department Phone: 260-467-1110
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Main District Phone: 260-467-1000
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1200 S Clinton Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
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Special Education - Fort Wayne Community School District
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Special education for ages 3-22, including preschool early intervention services, school-age special education, and transition planning.
Southwest Allen County Schools
(SACS)
Special Education Department Phone: 260-431-2040
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Main District Phone: 260-431-2200
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4824 Homestead Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46814
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Special education preschool (ages 3-5), K-12 special education, 504 plans, and inclusive educational programs.
East Allen County Schools
(EACS)
Special Education Department Phone: 260-446-0100
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1240 State Road 930 East, New Haven, IN 46774
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Special education services ages 3-22, developmental preschool, related services, and transition planning.
Northwest Allen County Schools
(NACS)
Special Education Department Phone: 260-637-7168
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Main District Phone: 260-637-3155
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13119 Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
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Full continuum of special education services ages 3-21, developmental preschool, speech/language services, related services.
Educational Grants & Funding Resources
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Indiana Education Scholarship Account (INESA)
A school choice scholarship providing state funding to eligible K–12 students with special needs (and their siblings) who are not enrolled full-time in a public school. Funds can be used for approved private school tuition, accredited therapies, 1-on-1 tutoring, and customized educational services.