Rapid Hearing Screening Program
This service provides the annual state-mandated hearing test for special education students unable to comply with typical screening procedures. Conditioned Play Audiometry, Tympanometry and Otoacoustic Emissions protocols are available as alternative test procedures. 
For more information: Special Education Services at (717) 606-1738 or specialeducation@iu13.org.

Reading Supervisors/Title I Coordinators Network
This service provides meetings with literacy education leaders from each of our member districts and IU 13 for the purpose of providing current information from the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Education. The meetings address keeping up to date on current research information from various state and national literacy professional organizations and foundations; engaging in collegial professional dialogue through district sharing, presentations and other professional learning opportunities; providing opportunities to review new curriculum and materials from various publishing companies and organizations; and planning various literacy events throughout the year. 
For more information: Instructional Services at (717) 606-1746 or instructional@iu13.org.

Residential Programs
This program provides a structured and self-contained program with an emphasis on academic and behavior modification components. These services are provided to students who reside at Summit Quest Academy in Ephrata and Philhaven Hospital in Mt. Gretna. 
For more information: Special Education Services at (717) 606-1738 or specialeducation@iu13.org.

Response to Intervention (RtI)
Response to Intervention (RtI) is a comprehensive school improvement strategy that is aligned to Pennsylvania’s academic standards. This service is offered within the context of intensive on-site technical assistance and a long-term partnership with school-based teams who are vested in instituting an alternative service delivery model designed to enhance the academic and behavioral achievement of all students. A goal of this service is to help leaders obtain “fidelity of RtI implementation” on a school level as it relates to the model’s core tenants including leadership, scientifically based core and supplemental instruction, reliable and valid assessment, sophisticated data analysis, synthesis, treatment matching, resource allocation, scheduling, and parent involvement. Response to Intervention (RtI) Select Team Training and Regional Networking represent formal structures that are available to interested districts. 
For more information: Special Education Services at (717) 606-1738 or specialeducation@iu13.org.