Clinical Program

The Clinical Program is a unique center-based program for students ages 8 through 21 who meet a variety of mental health and educational criteria.  The students who attend the Clinical Program exhibit severe behavior problems and have not been educationally successful in a public school setting.  In addition, many students have either returned from or are at risk of needing out-of-county placements.  The purpose of the Clinical Program is to provide students with a safe and caring educational program within their local community as opposed to placement at an approved private school outside of the community.

Community School Program

The IU 13 Community School Program serves adolescents with emotional difficulties who struggled in a traditional school setting. This program operates on behalf of the 22 public school districts in Lancaster and Lebanon counties. It is designed to meet students’ academic, emotional and behavioral needs while preparing them to function appropriately in their communities. It offers a lower student-to-staff ratio and specialized instruction to meet the individual student’s needs.

Emotional Support Program

The IU 13 Emotional Support Program serves children who demonstrate learning or behavioral problems primarily due to emotional reasons. The goal of the program is to help each child develop the academic, emotional and social skills necessary to function productively. The staff provides training, consultation and technical assistance specifically in the area of behavior. This often includes assessment and evidence-based interventions.

Extended School Year Program

The IU 13 Extended School Year program offers special education services beyond the 180-day school year. This program is available to children with a disability who qualify as eligible, per the determination of their Individualized Education Program.

Learning Facilitators

IU 13 provides direct instruction and support to students with Individualized Education Plans enrolled in Career and Technology Center programs. The service also includes ongoing consultation with educators and administrators.

Prison Program

The IU 13 Prison Program provides facility-based classes serving students throughout Lebanon County. The program serves all incarcerated youth, including special education and general education students. The goal of the program is to develop self-sufficiency for incarcerated students, ages 21 and younger, at the Lebanon County Correctional Facility.

For more information, please call 717-606-1738 or email specialeducation@iu13.org.