Early Intervention (EI)

MIU IV provides services through a mutually agreed written arrangement (MAWA) with the state of Pennsylvania for all districts in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer counties. MIU IV provides a continuum of early intervention services from child find to direct services. This continuum includes supportive and supplemental services in a variety of preschool settings, specialized early intervention services in combination with other programs, home, specialized early intervention classrooms, or more restrictive placements in approved private schools. 
Related services are provided when needed and defined in the Individual Education Plan (IEP). These services might include audiology, speech therapy, hearing support, vision support, physical therapy, orientation and mobility, and occupational therapy.
The IU operates several early intervention classrooms in each county. Early intervention partners with many Head Start programs, community preschools, and child care programs to support children and families in the tri-county area.