Division of Special Education
 
    The Special Education Division has two main departments: Preschool (Early Intervention) and School Age. The Preschool (Early Intervention) department is responsible for providing services to eligible young children ages three to age of beginner through an agreement with the Department of Education. Preschool children are eligible for early intervention services that exhibit a developmental delay of 25 percent or a disability and require specially designed instruction.
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    School age programs and services are provided to children ages 6 to 21 who have one of the 13 defined disabilities and need specially designed instruction. The Special Education Division partners with the 22 school districts of Montgomery County, institutions, or places of employment. The school age programs and services fall into three broad areas:  Classroom programs, Itinerant programs (a staff member works with the individual student) or services which are dependent upon a particular area of expertise (i.e. Assistive Technology, Behavior Management, Professional development or District program reviews).

    The entire Special Education Division has one main goal: Student achievement and success for students with disabilities throughout their school career and beyond graduation. This goal is accomplished through collaboration with the students, other divisions within the Intermediate Unit, parents, school districts and community agencies. The Special Education Division provides best practices through innovative programs and services delivered by outstanding staff and leaders. We continually work with our parents in various parent organizations, workshops, or trainings. In summary, the Special Education division focuses on providing programs and services to students with disabilities ages 3 to 21 through a variety of state and local partnerships. All partnerships are geared for student achievement and success.



Department Contacts


 

Dr. Lois Robinson
Director of Special Education

Phone: 610-755-9442
Fax No: 610-539-7411

Debbie Conaway, Secretary, dconaway@mciu.org