Parents of children nearing age 3 need to prepare for their child’s transition from early intervention to a public school district. Here’s who can help.
The Intermediate Unit, a county-by-county educational entity, manages the transition in several ways. The IU:
• Provides transition information 1 year before transition age, the I.U; sends letters telling you to begin thinking about transition and explains your options
• Takes part in a transition planning meeting with you and your child’s Early Intervention provider
• Introduces you to your local school district representatives.
• Helps with paperwork, such as intent to register and other forms
Here's where to contact southeastern Pennsylvania InterMedia Units.
Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit #13
1020 New Holland Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-606-1600
www.iu13.org
Berks County Intermediate Unit #14
1111 Commons Blvd., PO Box 16050, Reading, PA 19612
610-987-2248, 610-987-8404
info@berksiu.org
www.berksiu.org
Bucks County Intermediate Unit #22
705 N. Shady Retreat Rd., Doylestown, PA 18901
800-770-4822, 215-348-2940
info@bucksiu.org
www.bucksiu.org
Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21
4210 Independence Dr., Schnecksville, PA 18078
800-223-4821, 610-769-4111
generalquestions@cliu.org
www.cliu.org
Chester County Intermediate Unit #24
455 Boot Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335
484-237-5000, 484-237-5528
www.cciu.org
Colonial Intermediate Unit #20
6 Danforth Dr., Easton, PA 18045
610-252-5550, 570-421-4917
www.CIU20.org
Delaware County Intermediate Unit #25
200 Yale Ave., Morton, PA 19070
610-938-9000, ext. 6141
www.dciu.org
Montgomery County Intermediate Unit #23
1605 B W. Main St., Norristown, PA 19403
610-539-8550, 610-755-9401
www.mciu.org
Phila. School District Intermediate Unit #26,
Office of Special Education Services
John F. Kennedy Center
734 Schuylkill Ave., Phila., PA 19146
215-400-4170, 215-731-2110
www.phila.K12.pa.us
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If you need additional help: A state entity, the Special Kids Network, can assist with questions or difficulties in your child’s educational planning. Special Kids Network |
The Dept. of Health and Senior Services should have provided your child’s early intervention program. Prior to 120 days before your child’s 3rd birthday, a service coordinator from this department should assist in creating a plan to transition responsibility for your child’s education to your local school district.
NJ Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Early Intervention Services
PO Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-777-7734
www.nj.gov/health/fhs/eis
• Burlington County Unit
Raphael Meadow Health Center
Mount Holly, NJ 08060
609-267-1950• Camden County Unit
Dipiro Center Ste. 401
512 Lakeland Rd.
Blackwood, NJ 08012
856-374-6021• Gloucester County Unit
160 Fries Mill Rd.
Turnersville, NJ 08012
856-262-4157• Office of Special Education
100 Riverview Plaza, 2nd Fl.
Trenton, NJ 08625
609-292-0147
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If you need additional help: Contact your local school district special education coordinator. To find your school district online, visit www.state.nj.us/education/directory/districts.shtml. SPAN (The Statewide Parent Advocacy Network, can assist with questions or difficulties in your child’s educational planning. Statewide Parent Advocacy Network |
The Dept. of Health and Social Services manages early intervention and provides each child with an early intervention, or “Part C,” coordinator. Prior to your child reaching age 3, this coordinator is responsible for creating a smooth transition to your local school district. Your Part C coordinator will:
• Help develop a transition plan from E.I. to your local school district. The plan begins 9 months before your 3-year-old’s first day of school.
• Introduce you to your local school district contact
• Inform you about services to expect and your rights, and provides you with resources on developing an IEP (Individualized Educational Plan).
• Help you give your child the necessary social skills before moving into a public preschool, if appropriate.
Delaware Dept. of Health and Social Services
Division of Developmental Disabilities Services
Woodbrook Professional Center
1056 S. Governor’s Ave., Ste. 101
Dover, DE 19904
302-744-9600
www.state.de.us/dhss/ddds
Find Delaware public school district contact information at www.doe.k12.de.us/EduDir/DistAnchor.asp
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If you need additional help: Parent Information Center of Delaware can assist with questions or difficulties in your child’s educational planning. Parent Information Center of Delaware |