EITA

EITA, the Early Intervention Technical Assistance Portal, is a brand that provides training and technical assistance to local Infant/Toddler and Preschool Early Intervention programs. They offer support and services to children from birth to school age with developmental disabilities and their families. EITA also supports local agencies that provide Evidence-Based Home Visiting (EBHV) services and family support programs for children and their caregivers.

Administered through the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit, EITA is part of the Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN). They work on behalf of the Bureau of Early Intervention Services and Family Supports (BEISFS) under the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL), as well as the Departments of Human Services and Education. EITA focuses on various initiatives such as Early Intervention Service Delivery, Inclusion, and Social Emotional Development.

They provide trainings, webinars, and resources on topics like development milestones, writing high-quality IFSP outcomes and IEP goals, and more. EITA strives to offer valuable support and guidance to professionals and families in order to enhance early intervention practices and improve outcomes for children with developmental disabilities