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Early Intervention

The purpose of early intervention is to reduce or address the impact of a child’s disability prior to entering school. Services are tailored to each child’s unique needs and may take place in the home, in a classroom setting, or through a combination of both. The number of service hours per week is based on the individual needs of the child and family.

Early Intervention Programs are available for children between the ages of three and five who demonstrate a need in one or more of the following areas:

  • Physical development

  • Sensory processing

  • Cognitive abilities

  • Language and speech

  • Social-emotional development

  • Self-help skills

All services are provided by qualified professionals in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

In the Rochester Area School District, early intervention services are administered through the Beaver Valley Intermediate Unit (BVIU).