Early Intervention
The Office for Dispute Resolution (ODR) coordinates and manages Pennsylvania’s special education mediation and due process systems regardless of the age of the child. However, the procedures may differ based upon the child’s age. ODR offers IEP/IFSP facilitation, Resolution Meeting Facilitation, Mediation, and Due Process Hearings for Infants-Toddlers and Preschool age children who are receiving Early Intervention.
The Departments of Human Services and Education are responsible for Pennsylvania’s Early Intervention Program for eligible infants and toddlers. Information regarding mediation and due process hearings for infants and toddlers is available from both Departments.
Department of Human Services Early Intervention Services
Department of Education Early Intervention
To find your local Early Intervention program, contact CONNECT at 800-692-7288.
For more information about each of ODR’s services, please click on one of the links below:
If you have questions about any of these dispute resolution services, please contact the Special Education ConsultLine at 1-800-879-2301 or consultline@odr-pa.org.
To request Due Process, please fill out and submit the appropriate form below. To request mediation or facilitation, please click on the appropriate link above.
Due Process Request Form
Preschool and School Age Due Process Request form (English – Online submission)
Preschool and School Age Due Process Request form (Español – Online Submission)
Infant-Toddler Early Intervention Due Process Request form (English – Online Submission)
Infant-Toddler Early Intervention Due Process Request form (Español – Online Submission)