What is Preschool Early Intervention?

The Preschool Early Intervention Program of Schuylkill County Intermediate Unit #29 is a public special education service provided to children ages 3 to 5 living in one of our counties 12 school districts and who are experiencing a delay in development.

SCIU is made aware of a child through a referral from a person who has regular contact with the child-a parent, day care teacher, physician, or other professional. Once a referral is received, a child is screened to determine if an evaluation should be conducted. An evaluation tests several developmental areas. If a child is eligible, he or she will receive appropriate educational services. These services are provided at no cost to the family through federal and state funds.

• “A Family’s Introduction to Early Intervention” from PaTTAN website
• Early Intervention Pamphlet
• Referral Form
  

To Refer a Child for Screening/Evaluation FAX Referral Form to (570) 544-6412 OR Call (570)544-9131 extension 1222.

Please have the child’s name, date of birth, address, school district of residence, parents name, phone number and list of concerns ready to provide to our staff.

Not age 3 yet, but still have concerns? Contact the Birth-to-three Early Intervention Program for Infants and Toddlers at (570) 621-2700.