Early Intervention Services  

The IU5 Early Childhood Intervention Program evaluates and provides services for children with special needs beginning at age 3 until they are eligible to enter kindergarten. Any parent concerned about his/her child's development may refer his/her child to the Early Childhood Intervention Program. 

For more information regarding the Early Intervention Program, call Toll Free 1 (800) 677-5610 ext. 8461 or (814) 734-8461.

Families, your voice is important!
Familias, su voz es importante!

Our Services

The IU5 Early Childhood Intervention Program identifies and provides services to children ages three to five years old, with special needs, for the following districts:

  • Crawford County
  • Erie County
  • Warren County

Services are required to be provided in a child's Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). These settings may include, but are not limited to:

  • Home/Daycare
  • Preschool/Pre-K Counts
  • Head Start
  • Specialized Setting
  • Approved Private Schools

Individualized Education Program (IEP)

If a child qualifies for Early Intervention Services, and Individualized Education Program (IEP) will be developed by the child's IEP team, which includes a parent/guardian.

Transition to School Age

When age eligible to attend Kindergarten, all children on an IEP are entitled to a transition meeting held in conjunction with school district personnel.

Referral Process

To make a referral for Early Intervention Services, contact us:

Click EI Referral Form for a fillable form - Once complete, you can save the form and e-mail it to eireferral@iu5.org

Once a referral is made, an Early Intervention Service Coordinator will call to schedule a time to meet to begin gathering additional information.

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