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​Early Intervention Announcement​ ​Announcement Number ​Issue Date ​Comments*
2023-2024 Early Intervention ​Fee Schedule (PDF)
Early Intervention Fee Schedule Rates 2024-2025 (Excel)
​EI 23-02
7/1/2023
Acceptable Signers of the Beneficiary Choice Form for the Infants, Toddlers and Families Medicaid Waiver (PDF)​ELS-EI 06-10​9/5/2006​Infant toddler early intervention only
​Amended Behavior Supports Announcement for Young Children (PDF)​EI 10-08​10/25/2010
At-Risk Tracking for Infants and Toddlers Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)​EI 14-01​11/21/2014
​Children Experiencing Homelessness (PDF)​OCDEL 13-01​5/9/2013​Applicable to all OCDEL programs
​Childfind System Including Children who are Wards of the State, Children Living in Residential Facilities Children Who Were Abused and Children who are Homeless (PDF)​EI 09-13​9/11/2009Infant toddler early intervention only
Recommendations for Infants, Toddlers and Preschool-Age Children Who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (PDF)
Attachments:

BEISFS Authorization to Release Information for Children With Hearing Concerns (PDF)
BEIS Authorization to Release Information for Children in Early Intervention (PDF)
BEIS Authorization to Release Information for Infants/Toddlers with Hearing Concerns - Spanish

​EI 21-03​11/29/2021
Collecting and Reporting Child Outcome Data in Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention Programs (PDF)​EI 12-07​10/26/2012
Confidentiality, Parent Consent and Surrogate Parents (PDF)
Attachment:
Understanding Early Intervention Data Systems (PDF)
​EI 12-03​4/11/2012​Infant toddler early intervention only
Early Intervention Service Delivery: Coaching Across Settings (PDF)
​EI 20-03​11/30/2020​PA Infant, Toddler and Preschool EI Program Leaders
Eligibility for the Infants, Toddlers and Families Medicaid Waiver (PDF)
Attachments:
​EI 08-10​9/22/2008​Infant toddler early intervention only
Eligibility for Infant/Toddlers and Preschool Early Intervention (PDF)
Attachment:
Guidance on Evaluation Practices (PDF)
​EI 13-08​12/13/2013
Extent and Duration of Early Intervention Programs for Preschoolers, Including Services During Scheduled Breaks in Their Programs (PDF)​EI 08-03​4/16/2008​Preschool early intervention only
Funding Responsibilities for Early Intervention Services for Children at Kindergarten Age (PDF)​EI 10-065/18/2010​​​Preschool early intervention only
Inclusion of All Children in Early Childhood Programs in PennsylvaniaDS 039/30/2020
IDEA Early Intervention Complaint Procedures (PDF)​EI 11-01​6/1/2011
​Infant and Toddlers Referred to Pennsylvania's Early Intervention Program from Out of State (PDF)​EI 13-04​4/30/2013​Infant toddler early intervention only
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Service Coordination (PDF)​EI 18-01​9/26/2018​Infant toddler early intervention only
Infant/Toddler Early Intervention Cost Centers (PDF)
Attachment:
Cost Centers Announcement (PDF)
​EI 11-0411/16/2011​Infant toddler early intervention only
​Lead Exposure in Infants/Toddlers and Preschoolers (PDF)​EI 22-01
4/19/2022
Local Determination Process (PDF)​EI 18-0212/21/2018
Mediation, Due Process, and IFSP Facilitation Procedures for Infant/Toddler Early Intervention (PDF)​EI 12-05​7/1/2012​Infant toddler early intervention only
Natural Environments (PDF)​ELS-EI 06-04​7/24/2006​Infant toddler early intervention only
Operational Guidance for Infant/Toddler Programs Regarding Children Living in Residential Facilities (PDF)​EI 10-04​4/9/2010​Infant toddler early intervention only
PA Pre-K Counts and Early Intervention Working Together(PDF)
Attachment:
MAWA Districts and Counties (PDF)
​EI 07-12​10/24/2007​Applicable to Pre-K and early intervention programs
Paraprofessional Qualifications (PDF)​EI 10-07​6/15/2010​Preschool early intervention only
Pennsylvania System of Payment (PDF)​EI 13-02​Reissued 3/19/2013​Infant toddler early intervention only
​Positive Behavior Support (PDF)
Attachment:
Restraint Form (PDF)
​EI 13-07​8/29/2013
Provider Qualifications (PDF)​EI 16-01​2/12/2016
Public Participation Requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (PDF)​EI 12-09​10/26/2012
Qualifications for Individuals to Provide Speech-Language Pathology Services in Early Intervention and the Requirements for Billing (PDF)​EI 09-17​10/5/2009
Reduction of Expulsion and Suspension in Early Childhood Programs in Pennsylvania (PDF)
​EI 17-02​6/30/2017
​Referring Children to the County Intellectual Disability and Autism Programs (PDF)
Attachments:
Attachment 1 - Diagnostic and Eligibility Information for Services Through the County IDA Program (PDF)
Attachment 2 - Department of Human Services Office Overview and Resources (PDF)
Attachment 3 - Understanding the Importance of Registering with the County IDA Program (PDF)
​ODP 00-22-04
​7/12/2022
Release of Information (PDF)
Attachment:
BEIS Voluntary Authorization to Release Information (Word)
​EI 10-02​1/29/2010
​Reportable Incidents for Mandated Reporters (PDF)
Attachment:
Reportable Incident Form (PDF)
Reportable Incident Form (Word)
​EI 23-03
9/21/2023
​Infant toddler early intervention only
Revision to the Early Intervention Special Education Plan Review Notice (SEPRN) (PDF)
Attachment:
Preschool EI Special Education Plan Revision Notice (Word)
​EI 20-011/31/2020​Preschool early intervention only
Early Intervention Session Note (PDF)
Attachment:
Session Note Format (PDF)
​EI 23-01
7/1/2023
​Infant toddler early intervention only
Screening, Evaluation, and Assessment in Early Intervention (PDF)
Attachments:
Parental Rights Agreement (PDF)
Parental Rights Agreement Annotated (PDF)
​EI 12-01​4/11/2012​Infant toddler early intervention only
Third Party Insurance Denials and Public Consulting Group (PDF)​EI 13-05​4/30/2013​Infant toddler early intervention only
Transition of Preschool Children to School Age Programs (PDF)
Attachments:
Transition Intent Letter 1st Grade (Word) ​
Transition Intent Letter K (Word)
Transition Meeting (Word)
​EI 09-19​10/20/2009​Preschool early intervention only
​Transition of Toddlers to Preschool or Other Community Services (PDF)
Attachment:
Transition Invitation Letters (Word)
​EI 13-01​1/30/2013
Updates to Early Intervention Policy Based on Requirements in IDEA Part C Regulations (PDF)​EI 12-02​4/11/2012​Infant toddler early intervention only

*Unless otherwise noted, announcements pertain to both infant toddler and preschool