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Early Intervention
The IU9 Early Intervention Program serves eligible young children, from age 3 to entrance to school age, and their families. Eligible children are those with a diagnosed disability or developmental delay who also are demonstrating a need for specially designed instruction.
- available services include: specialized instruction, hearing support, vision support, speech/language support, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and transportation
- classrooms located in Bradford, Coudersport, Emporium, Kane, Ridgway, Smethport, and St. Marys
- cost: free to eligible young children in need
- eligibility: determined by a multidisciplinary team evaluation (MDE)
- program options: consultative services, itinerant services, part-time classroom, full-time classroom or combination
- referrals made by parents, doctors, agencies, etc.
- staff includes certified teachers and therapists
contact: Jan Vicini
814-887-9287 ~ jvicini@iu9.org
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