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About the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities.

BCIU Services

The BCIU offers IDEA services to schools and districts through the Training and Consultative (TaC) provisions. Services are offered for assistive technology, low-incidence disabilities, paraprofessionals, safety care, transition assessment, and Indicator 13. 

Program Contact Info

Sherry Milchick
610-987-8648
shemil@berksiu.org

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Assistive Technology

The BCIU provides assistive technology support services to districts of Berks County through the Training and Consultative (TaC) provisions. 

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Low Incidence Disabilities

The BCIU offers teachers of students with Low Incidence Disabilities individual student consultation and classroom consultation services.

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Paraprofessionals

The BCIU offers comprehensive training for newly hired Paraprofessionals as well as Paraprofessionals who have been in the field for a while.

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Safety Care Training

Safety-Care training from the BCIU is intended to prepare staff to safely prevent and manage dangerous behavior.

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Transition Assessment

Indicator 13

BCIU Transition Consultants provide targeted and sustained training and technical assistance in developing and implementing effective secondary transition plans.

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