MIDWESTERN INTERMEDIATE UNIT IV
Early Intervention
Comprehensive Services for Children Under the Age of 6 Years
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Download Annual Public Notice of Special Education Services and Programs Including Early Intervention. MIU IV offers comprehensive early intervention programs and services from screening to preschool classroom programs for children ages 3 to 5 who demonstrate a 25% delay of their chronological age in one or more developmental areas. The Preschool Connection In order to serve families, referring agencies, and early Intervention partners, MIU IV offers a toll-free number that connects parents and agencies to services for children under the age of 5 years. The Preschool Connection is often the first step in the referral process. 1-800-345-0033. EI Screening & Assessment Services MIU IV has a screening and evaluation team in each of the three counties. After a screening takes place, a preschool assessment team reviews the data and determines the need for further evaluation. After evaluation, if a child is eligible for services, an individual education plan (IEP) is developed. Children are then enrolled into preschool programs based on IEP team decisions. Student eligibility: Children may be eligible for early intervention between 3 to 5 years of age. Eligibility for services is based on:
Once eligibility is determined through the evaluation process, then an individual education plan will be developed by the IEP team. MIU IV's Continuum of Services Auxiliary related services are provided when needed and defined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). These services might include assistive technology, audiology, case management, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, health related services in the classroom, parent education, family services and transportation. |
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Andrea Leahy Program Supervisor Preschool & Early Intervention 724-458-6700 x1538 Toby Woodward Director of Special Education (724) 458-6700 x1206 Mt. Chestnut Early Learning Center 139 Rieger Road Butler, PA 16001 724-282-0517 or (724) 458-6700 x1538  FYI for EI Parents: Click on the bar above to e-mail our Early Intervention FYI Committee with your concerns and questions. Attention Early Intervention Families! Please remember to complete and return to OCDEL in Harrisburg, the Annual Parent Survey. You should be receiving it in late spring. Your feedback is very valuable as it helps our program recognize your needs and respond to them in a timely manner.
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