CAIU’s position on 2020 Early Intervention funding and educational funding for Loysville Youth Development Center School
The 2020-2021 PA state budget did not fully fund Early Intervention Services (preschool special education) and educational funding for Loysville Youth Development Center School. The budget only approved funding for these services through November 30, 2020. The Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU) requests the PA state budget fully support the funding of Early Intervention Services and Educational Funding for Loysville Youth Development Center School for remainder of the 2020-2021 school year at levels equal to or greater than funding for 2019-2020.
CAIU’s 2020 Early Intervention Fact Sheet
Every contact matters
Communication is key. Send an email, mail a letter, or make a phone call. Any communication is better than none at all. What matters most is that your legislators hear from you.
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Template emails and/or letters
- Parent/Caregiver supporting Early Intervention (PDF | Word)
- CAIU Staff supporting Early Intervention (PDF | Word)
- CAIU Staff for LYDC school funding (PDF | Word)
Do’s and Don’ts
- Do use Dear or Hello Representative/Senator
- Do talk about yourself (who, what you do, or other personal fact)
- Do share a personal story about how CAIU’s service(s) made an impact to you
- Do inform how the loss of the service will affect your family
- Do follow the 3Ps: polite, positive, persistent
- Do remember to say thank you for their support
- Don’t harass your legislative member
- Don’t use slang, inappropriate language, or name calling
- Don’t use CAIU letterhead or official materials