CASE STUDY
Growing the scope of specialized support at LIU 12
May 26, 2026
Psychoeducational evaluationsBilingual speech-language therapyEarly intervention supportMental health counseling and behavioral services
CASE STUDY
Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12 (LIU 12) serves a vast network of school districts, private schools, and charter schools across three Pennsylvania counties. As a regional education service agency, their mission is to help every student realize their greatest potential through innovative solutions.
To support their diverse student population, including a rapidly growing number of bilingual families, LIU 12 partnered with Presence to build a flexible, multi-service clinical program.
Services delivered
LIU 12 supports a complex network of learning environments, from specialized centers to non-public schools. With an influx of Spanish-speaking students in the region, providing consistent bilingual support became a top priority for the district. Additionally, LIU 12 needed expert guidance to help support their mental health program and their Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) across multiple learning centers
LIU 12 first partnered with Presence in 2023 for mental health support. As needs grew, LIU 12 worked with Presence to include speech-language therapy, early intervention, behavioral health, and specialized assessments. By integrating Presence providers into their internal teams, LIU 12 bridged the gap for bilingual families and updated their MTSS framework. Together, we customized services to ensure every student received the exact support they needed to succeed.
For LIU 12, teletherapy is more than a backup plan, it’s a tool for equity. By integrating remote providers into their daily workflow, the educational service agency has ensured that students have access to specialized care in their native language. This student-centered model shows how regional agencies can successfully provide consistent services across even the most diverse communities.
*Data reflects results from the 2025–26 school year.
THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
Jennifer B. Leese, Ed.D., and the leadership team at LIU 12 play a vital role in welcoming Presence providers as true colleagues. By treating remote staff as a seamless extension of their own team, they have created a collaborative environment where providers feel supported and empowered. This high-touch approach helps students form lasting connections with their clinicians, turning every session into a real opportunity for progress.
LOOKING AHEAD
Beyond their own three-county footprint, LIU 12 is building a sustainable roadmap for how more regional agencies can serve their communities. This partnership highlights how intermediate units can break from traditional models and expand access to specialized services for the students who need it most.
As one of Pennsylvania’s 29 regional education service agencies, Partner of the Year LIU 12 models what is possible for regional agencies. Their flexible approach delivers high-quality support to preschool and non-public students, creating a successful roadmap for agencies across Pennsylvania.
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