Iowa State Contact Information

Speech-Language-Hearing Association

Iowa Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ISHA)

Phone: 515-250-6366
E-mail: isha@isha.org

State Regulatory Agencies

Audiology, Speech-Language Pathology, and Hearing Aid Dispenser Licensing

Iowa Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Building 
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319

Phone: 515-281-0254
Email: PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov 

School-Based Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Certification/Licensing

Board of Educational Examiners
Iowa Department of Education
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146

Contact: Mike Cavin                     
Phone: 515-281-3437 
E-mail: mike.cavin@iowa.gov

Early Intervention Requirements for Practice

Early Access
Iowa Department of Education  
400 E. 14th Street 
Des Moines, IA 50319

Contact: Dee Gethmann, Early Access State Coordinator
Phone: 515-281-5502
Email: dee.gethmann@iowa.gov 

Special Education Contacts

Special Education
Iowa Department of Education
Grimes State Office Building
400 E. 14th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0146

Contact: LauraBelle Sherman-Proehl                    
Phone: 515-681-2313                             
E-mail: laurabelle.sherman-proehl@iowa.gov

Hearing Screening Contacts

Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program
Iowa Department of Public Health
Lucas State Office Building, 5th Floor
321 E. 12th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0075

Contact: Tammy O'Hollearn
Phone: 515-242-5639
E-mail: tammy.ohollearn@idph.iowa.gov

ASHA Corporate Partners