February 6, 2025 Supporting Families with Early Intervention Services Supporting Families with Early Intervention Services Talking to families about EI or other early childhood supports can be hard. Having tools integrated into your ECE program can support program directors and teachers during these conversations. Here are some of the best practices that programs across Allegheny County are using to talk to families about early intervention:
February 3, 2025 EI Timelines and Eligibility Transition from Infant/ Toddler EI to Preschool EI If a child already receives Infant/ Toddler EI services, a transition planning meeting is held six months to 90 days before the child’s third birthday to discuss how to best support the child and family. If the Preschool EI Timeline 1 A referral is made and/or the family requests an evaluation from their Intermediate Unit. Families who reside in the city of Pittsburgh can contact Pittsburgh Public Schools at 412-529-4000. Families who reside anywhere else within Allegheny County can contact the Allegheny Intermediate Unit at 412-394-5904. If the child is transitioning to Preschool EI, the team will consider a variety of factors to decide if a review of the previous evaluation/records is appropriate or if a new evaluation needs to be completed. The goal of transition is to have a smooth switch from Infant/Toddler EI to Preschool EI if continued services are needed.
