Chester County Intermediate Unit

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3 Chester County Intermediate Unit Guide to Services The following guide is an alphabetical listing of the programs and services available from the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Please direct pricing questions to the contact person listed for the respective program/service. If you have any suggestions that would improve the ease of use of this guide, please contact the Public Relations Department at We are always looking for ways to improve our services to our customers. About the Chester County Intermediate Unit The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is one of 29 regional educational service agencies created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in The Chester County Intermediate Unit administers instructional, curriculum, enrichment and administrative programs and services to the 12 public school districts and to 58 private and parochial schools in the county. The intermediate unit is divided into eight service divisions: Administrative Services; Career, Technical & Customized Education; Division of Teaching and Learning; Educational Research, Development & Technology; Information Technology; Legal and External Relations; Student Services; and Student Support Services. These divisions oversee over 100 programs that directly and indirectly benefit 100,000 students. Programs include instructional, remedial and enrichment services for regular and special education students and staff. Other IU services support school district personnel and school directors. The diversity of CCIU programs enables staff to interact with school district personnel at all levels and to maintain a cohesive educational network throughout Chester County. CCIU Board of Directors The Chester County Intermediate Unit is governed by a board of directors composed of one school board director from each of Chester County s 12 school districts. They are elected to the CCIU board of directors by the 108 school directors in the county. CCIU Board of Directors are as follows: Katherine A. Pettiss, President... Great Valley School District Eric C. Scheib, Vice President... Owen J. Roberts School District Bonnie J. Wolff...Avon Grove School District Paul L. Johnson...Coatesville Area School District Robert S. Yorczyk... Downingtown Area School District Shirley L. Annand... Kennett Consolidated School District Peter J. Mango...Octorara Area School District Richard J. Nelson... Oxford Area School District Jill E. Slawecki...Phoenixville Area School District James D. Bruce...Tredyffrin/Easttown School District Edward R. Murray... Unionville-Chadds Ford School District James T. Smith...West Chester Area School District 1

4 Our Mission The Chester County Intermediate Unit is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative and cost-effective programs to enhance the lives of students and members of our communities. Beliefs in Support of the Mission: Customer Service: We do everything with the goal of exceeding our customers expectations. Partnership: We work collaboratively with our partners. Leadership: We accept a leadership role in serving the needs of our communities. Innovation: We promote change to meet evolving needs and foster innovation. Advocacy: We serve as a liaison for our member districts at the county, state and national levels. Professional Commitment: We maintain the highest standards of conduct. Organizational Culture: We provide an environment that fosters teamwork, creativity, professional growth, high morale, opportunity, and pride in all we do. General Information Charges/Pricing Please direct inquiries regarding pricing information to the contact person listed for the specific service. Existing Services The CCIU Guide to Services has been prepared to assist school directors and school district administrators in planning and selecting programs and services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit. New Services The administration of the Chester County Intermediate Unit is always willing to study the feasibility of developing and implementing new programs and services that will benefit the educational community. If you do not see a service listed, please contact the CCIU at Request for Services To arrange for services, please phone or the contact person listed for the desired service. References Upon request, the Chester County Intermediate Unit will supply references and a list of customers from the previous year. To obtain references, please phone or the person listed as contact person for the program name for which you would like to obtain references. 2

5 1306 Service Coordination Marianne Morehouse, 1306 Service Coordinator service coordination provides the coordination of the evaluation and individual education program (IEP) processes for students who have been residentially placed for non-educational purposes, such as juvenile detention centers, mental health institutions, drug and alcohol treatment centers, etc. Action Science Kits (Project ASK) Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Services This service provides training for, and loan of, elementary science kits for teachers. The kits contain lesson plans and all the materials and assessments for teaching science units in K-8 classrooms. Adult Basic Education Jody Harman, Program Coordinator Adult basic education (ABE) programs provide basic academic instruction to adult students who wish to improve their reading, mathematics, and writing skills. Community classes are provided at various sites and times throughout the county. Distance learning is also provided. Autism Support Child Development Center Contact: Susan Mateka, Ed.D., Principal Cross District Contact: Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Supervisor, Special Education Preschool Special Education Contact: Sharyn Ball, Supervisor, Special Education The autism support classroom programs provide academic, social, language, developmental and behavioral support services for students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Students receive individual and/or small group instruction in the following areas: Social and behavioral skills Multisensory approaches Enhanced interpersonal relationships Communication skills Pragmatic language skills Integrated, district-based curriculum Inclusionary programming Assessemnt of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS) Verbal behavior (Continued) The primary goal of the program is to promote interpersonal and prosocial skills while maintaining appropriate academic advancement. Health and support services provided in the basic program include: Parent education Behavior management Related services not provided in basic program, but available at an additional charge include: Occupational therapy consultation and assessment Speech and language consultation and assessment Physical therapy Direct one-on-one occupational therapy services Direct one-on-one speech and language services Autism Support: Community-Based Program - Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress (CHAAMP) Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Supervisor, Special Education jacalyna@cciu.org, The Autism Support: Community-Based program allows students with autism to use the community as their classroom in order to transition them from school to adult life. The program provides autistic adolescents with the skills necessary to lead an independent life. Program Features: Functional life skills Communication skills Social skills Community Experiences: Develop a positive work ethic Increase ability to navigate in the community Offer learning experiences that help students function independently in society Develop social skills Autism Support - Itinerant Consultant Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Supervisor, Special Education jacalyna@cciu.org, Autism support itinerant consultants provide services to students with autism spectrum disorders whose primary assignment is in a regular school with or without district special education services. The itinerant consultant provides a liaison service to the student's teachers. Also, direct social skills instruction is provided to students. 3

6 Blind/Visually Impaired Support Services - Itinerant Vince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Education vincem@cciu.org, The Itinerant Blind/Visually Impaired Support program provides specialized services and instruction for students, aged five through 21 years old who are in a regular education setting. The level of intervention is determined by student need, with a focus on the expanded core curricula. Teachers of the visually impaired provide regular education teachers with strategies for working with visually impaired students. Specialized instructional materials (digital, large print and Braille formats) and assistive technology equipment are provided to students as appropriate. Orientation and mobility instruction is provided as a related service. Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) Alan Slobojan, Ed.D., Director, Career, Technical & Customized Education alans@cciu.org, The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) provides high school students with the opportunity to earn original and makeup credit for course work completed online. The BVA was developed through a partnership between the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the 21st Century Cyber Charter School. All courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and meet the Pennsylvania State Academic Standards. Career Development Center Susan Mateka, Ed.D., Principal suem@cciu.org, The Career Development Center is a center-based, pre-vocational program for students in a highly structured, staff-intensive environment. The program provides learning experiences for students with severe learning disabilities, physical handicaps, mild emotional disturbances, and mild to moderate mental retardation. Basic academic, life and pre-vocational skills are taught in an integrated program for students, aged 14 to 21 years old. Academic and pre-vocational skills are tailored to student abilities and interests as determined by the student's individualized education plan team. Emphasis is placed on developing functional skills ranging from basic survival and self-help to higher level reading and math skills. Program Features Individual assessment and educational planning Integrated pre-vocational and academic programs Structured environment Transition services Job coaching for students involved in work experience program Interagency coordination - OVR and MH/MR Drug and alcohol counseling (Continued) Computer literacy education Social experiences - student council, dances, assemblies, field trips, Special Olympics, etc. Community-based instruction Prosocial skills instruction Cooperative education (work-study) Pre-vocational instruction is provided according to the student s interests and abilities. These experiences may include: Food preparation Health and child care Project development Horticulture Carpentry Small engine repair Automobile servicing Computer Assistive Design (CAD) Technology Each student s program follows the mandate of his/her individualized education plan and his/her school district's graduation requirements. In addition to academic and pre-vocational classes, students may participate in the following: Art Music Physical education Intramural sports Adventure/character education Other electives may include: Swimming Chorus School volunteer programs Adventure education The primary goal is to assist students in developing the necessary self-help skills, social skills, independent living skills, work habits and appropriate behavior to be successful in regular vocational programs and/or the world of work. Related services provided in the basic program include: Counseling Social services Psychological services Health and support services provided in the basic program include: School nurse Social worker Psychological assessment Related services not provided in the base cost, but available at an additional charge include: Speech and language therapy Occupational and physical therapy Hearing and vision services 4

7 CCiTV Diane Thomson, Program Development and Support Services CCiTV provides non-stop video delivery over the Internet. CCiTV's Video-on-Demand services broadcast school district video content at CCiTV also provides livestream services to broadcast school events live over the Internet. Center for Arts & Technology Brandywine Campus Paul Karwaski, Principal The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in career & technical education. The Brandywine Campus serves students in the following school districts: Coatesville Area, Downingtown Area (West Campus), West Chester Area and Twin Valley School Districts. The following career and technical programs are provided at the Brandywine Campus. Allied Health Science Technology (seniors only) Animal Science & Technology Applied Engineering (juniors and seniors only) Auto Collision Technology Auto Service Technology Business Academy Carpentry/Cabinetmaking Commercial & Graphic Arts Computer Information Systems Cosmetology Criminal Justice & Police Sciences Culinary Arts Early Childhood Care & Education Electrical Occupations Electronic Systems Technology Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles Health Occupations Horticulture & Landscape Gardening HVAC/Refrigeration Technology Masonry Ninth Grade Exploratory Teacher Academy (seniors only) Welding & Metal Arts Center for Arts & Technology Pickering Campus Debbie Noel, Principal debno@cciu.org, The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in career and technical education. The Pickering Campus serves students in the Downingtown Area (East Campus), Great Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Phoenixville Area, and Tredyffrin/Easttown school districts. The following career and technical programs are provided at the Pickering Campus. (Continued) Allied Health Science Technology (seniors only) Animal Science & Technology Applied Engineering (juniors and seniors only) Auto Collision Technology Auto Service Technology Carpentry Computer Information Systems Cosmetology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Care & Education Electrical Occupations/Telecommunications Electronic Systems Technology Engine Technology Graphic Communications & Printing Technology Health Occupations Ninth Grade Exploratory Security & Police Sciences Teacher Academy (seniors only) Changes (Drug & Alcohol Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Clinic) Kevin Donnelly, Clinical Supervisor kevind@cciu.org, Changes is an alternative high school program that addresses the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral needs of students who are not succeeding in a traditional high school setting due to substance abuse. Changes provides an opportunity for students to receive an integrated program of treatment for substance abuse with individualized, rigorous academics in a small, caring and personalized setting. The goal of the program is to provide students with the skills to maintain sobriety, achieve academic success, succeed in the workplace, transition into the community and return to the regular school setting. Chester County Alternative Education Program Charles (Chuck) Bonner, Ph.D., Principal chuckb@cciu.org, , ext The Chester County Alternative Education program provides services to middle and high school students (grades 5-12) who are unable to cope in a regular school environment. The program provides a structured and self-contained program with academic and behavior modification components. Chester County High School Charles (Chuck) Bonner, Ph.D., Principal chuckb@cciu.org, , ext The Chester County High School is an alternative learning environment for anyone, 16 years of age and older, who has withdrawn from high school and is motivated to earn a high school diploma. Students who are still enrolled in high school but who are at serious risk of withdrawing prior to graduation are also eligible to apply. Students follow an individualized instructional program to complete the necessary credits for a diploma. 5

8 Chester County Middle College High School Christopher Watson, Principal The Chester County Middle College High School is a joint venture of the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Delaware County Community College. Located at the college s Exton Center, the middle college offers an alternative education environment for secondary students at risk of not graduating in their home schools. Opportunities for students to enroll in both high school and college courses, as well as to participate in career internships, are integral components of this program. Chester County, PA Public Schools Professional Recruiting Consortium Iain Strachan, Director of Human Resources iains@cciu.org, This is a cooperative effort of local school districts and the CCIU to recruit outstanding professional employees throughout the eastern seaboard. This effort saves time, energy, money and resources for individual districts and the intermediate unit as they pool their resources to recruit professional employees. Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Seth Schram, Principal seths@cciu.org, The Chester County Technical College High School features three distinct yet interrelated educational programs - traditional high school career and technical programs, traditional college courses, and new dual-enrollment initiatives that blend high school with for-credit college courses. The Technical College High School is a partnership between the Chester County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County Community College and serves students from the Avon Grove, Kennett Consolidated, Octorara Area, Oxford Area, and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts. 6 Traditional career and technical programs include: Allied Health (seniors only) Animal Science Technology Automotive Collision Technology Automotive Science Technology Carpentry Computer Information Systems Cosmetology Culinary Arts Early Childhood Care & Education Electronic Systems Technology Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles Finance Academy Health Career Academy (juniors and seniors only) Health Occupations Horticulture & Landscape Gardening HVAC/Refrigeration Technology Security & Police Sciences Teacher Academy (seniors only) Chester County Youth Center Program Cris Chambers, Psy.D., Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services crisc@cciu.org, This program provides the educational program at the Chester County Youth Center. The educational program addresses the academic needs of adjudicated adolescents and those requiring a shelter for other reasons. Chester County Youth Orchestra Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Services eileenwe@cciu.org, The Chester County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) provides gifted student musicians in grades five through 12 with the opportunity to develop individual and ensemble musical performance skills and to learn standard orchestral repertoire. In addition to performing as a symphony orchestra, select students play in chamber ensembles (string quartets and wind ensembles). The orchestra performs a minimum of two public concerts annually. Students are accepted to the CCYO by audition only. Auditions are held in early September and January. Child Care Services - Infant and Toddler Centers Teresa Mullineaux, Supervisor terrym@cciu.org, The infant and toddler centers serve preschool-age children of teen parents from Chester County school districts. The programs are funded in part by the Department of Public Welfare. The program follows a 180-day school calendar, and the centers are open from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Child Development Center Susan Mateka, Ed.D., Principal suem@cciu.org, The Child Development Center provides educational programs for students identified as requiring autistic support, multi-disability support, emotional support, learning support, and life skills support. Choices Program Cris Chambers, Psy.D., Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services crisc@cciu.org, Choices is an alternative high school program that provides services to students who have individual education plans (IEPs) or services agreements and who are exhibiting mild to moderate adjustment difficulties. Students work both independently and in small group settings to satisfy IEP requirements and to complete course work that is aligned with the general education curriculum of their school district. The primary goal of this program is to provide students with an alternative setting for up to one academic year and then to transition them back into either a regular high school setting or another alternative setting.

9 Community Engagement for Early Care and Education Terry Mullineaux, Supervisor Community Engagement for Early Care and Education involves the community-at-large, including businesses and legislators, in developing an awareness of early care and education for the following programs: The Keystone STARs Program, Child Care Networks, PA Pre-K Counts, Preschool Special Education, and the Nurse Family Partnership. Computer Repair John A. DeMillion, Director, Information Technology This service repairs computers, printers, and related hardware. Repairs may take ten business days or longer (depending on parts availability) to complete. Conference Center and Facilities Rental Kristie Zoltek, Conference Center Coordinator The Conference Center at the Chester County Intermediate Unit provides a full-service, state-of-the-art training and meeting facility for hosting seminars, workshops, and meetings sponsored by educational institutions, businesses, non-profit and government organizations. Centrally located in the heart of Chester County, the facility s professional atmosphere and purposeful design support and promote learning and the sharing of ideas. Consortium Pricing Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learning rinav@cciu.org, Consortium pricing is available for curriculum materials and technology products when there is an interest from more than 50% of Chester County school districts. Continuing Education Programs Andrea Vaughn, Manager andreav@cciu.org, This area offers training in computers, workforce development, and professional skills development to the general public. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Kari Clark, Registrar karic@cciu.org, This program provides educators with undergraduate and graduate-level courses for continuing professional education (CPE) credit. The Chester County Continuing Professional Education Council reviews and recommends course proposals to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for accreditation. CPE course credits may be applied toward Act 48 requirements or Instructional II certification. Countywide Inservice Mary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialist marydr@cciu.org, The countywide inservice program is held each November on election day. Workshops are designed to meet the unique staff development needs of special area educators including: Special education teachers Paraprofessionals Guidance counselors Social workers Family and consumer science teachers Speech and language specialists Education technology teachers Gifted education teachers Librarians Psychologists School nurses World language teachers ESL teachers Hours attended at these workshops may be applied toward Act 48 requirements. Course and Workshop Support Services Mary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialist marydr@cciu.org, This service is offered to outside organizations that run their own education focused CPE courses or workshops. The primary goal of this program is to offer a bridge between these organizations and our educational community. Through this program, educators are linked with alternate professional development opportunities. Organizations may contract with CCIU to provide various levels of advertising, registration and Act 48 reporting services for the participants in their programs. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Cris Chambers, Psy.D., Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services crisc@cciu.org, The Crisis Prevention Institute course identifies proven strategies for the safety and welfare of all persons involved in a crisis situation. Participants learn safe and effective means to deescalate a crisis and to protect themselves when confronted with a potentially violent individual. Crisis Response Robin Romanelli, Administrative Assistant robinr@cciu.org, To help determine the most appropriate intervention, crisis team members use their clinical awareness of the impact of trauma and grief on both the individual and the school system. The Chester County crisis response team assists schools/district during a crisis by sending a trained team to any school or district needing assistance. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to: letter to parents; safe rooms; before and after school meeting agendas; staff assignments; and media guidelines. 7

10 Curriculum Needs Assessment Study Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learning This service provides school districts with an in-depth external review of their curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Analysis can be conducted by content area or by organizational level. All reviews are collaboratively planned with district staff. Customized Training for Business & Industry Andrea Vaughn, Manager Customized training is offered to area employers to help them increase productivity, retain quality employees and to maintain a competitive edge. Training is customized to meet the specific needs of the company s work force, taking into consideration the specific type of work performed by the company. Our training administrators are adept at identifying need and developing programs to fit those specific educational areas with thorough client meetings, highly qualified training personnel, and comprehensive programs. DARE Program Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Services eileenwe@cciu.org, Police officers teach middle school students the skills needed to recognize and resist pressures that cause them to experiment with drugs, become involved in gangs, and/or violent activities. Deaf/Hearing Impaired Classroom Support Program - Cross District Vince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Education vincem@cciu.org, CCIU operates district-based Deaf and hearing impaired classrooms at the elementary and secondary levels. The program supports students whose degree of hearing loss and communication needs require placement in a total communication setting. 8 Instruction is provided in the following areas: Functional academics Daily living skills Pre-vocational/vocational experiences Speech/language development Integrated district curricula Social skills development Audiological services are included in the basic program. Additional related services are available as required by individual students, among which are speech and language therapy and interpretation/transliteration. Discover Program Vince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Education vincem@cciu.org, The Discover Program integrates classroom and prevocational instruction with on-the-job training. Students with individualized education plans, between the ages of 16 and 21 years old, are assessed for placement in group and/or individual employment settings within the community. Work experiences vary in length and intensity depending on student ability, past experience and student/employer match. Trained evaluators assess students; contact employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities; coordinate on-the-job coaching; and support the classroom teacher. Employment-related travel training instruction is also provided to students prior to graduation. In addition, the Discover Program coordinates the assignment of students to Brian's House and Handicrafters Work Placement programs; and, facilitates the referral process; provides weekly oversight of students; and, provides quarterly feedback to referring districts. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students for success in the workplace and for independent living. Program Features Individual and group job coaching Vocational assessment Employment placement and support Travel training instruction Job development Discovery Education Streaming (Video-on-Demand) Melanie Coldiron, Coordinator melaniec@cciu.org/teachercenter@cciu.org, The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides all Chester County public schools access to over 5,000 full-length digital videos and video segments via Discovery Education streaming video (video-on-demand) free of charge. Select titles may be viewed and downloaded directly onto teachers computers via the Internet. The Discovery Education streaming service is also available to non-public schools for a nominal fee. Distance Learning & Internet2 Kim Breuninger, Educational Technology Programs Coordinator kimb@cciu.org, Schools have moved from independent four-walled rooms to global environments with students communicating and collaborating with others around the world in real-time. This communication takes place with videoconference equipment that allows students and educators to meet, discuss and learn about other cultures, governments, and economics while solving authentic problems. Programs and applications: Megaconference Jr.: A student-led international videoconference for k-12 schools (Continued)

11 MyK20 users forum Internet2 applications Professional development MAGPI Internet2 certification Student-led mini forums Document Imaging & Record Retention Services Liz Hummel, Data Imaging Clerk , The Document Imaging & Record Retention department electronically maintains records for school districts, such as regular education (transcripts and mandated information), special education, personnel/payroll, migrant education records, etc. Documents are scanned and stored on a secure Web-based server and are accessed by school districts over the Internet. Driver Education Del Brown, Coordinator delb@cciu.org, The Driver Education program provides 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction to high school students. Classroom instruction may be scheduled after regular school hours, during the school day, and in the summer. Behind-the-wheel training is scheduled after school; weekends; and, in some school districts, during lunch and study hall. The CCIU Driver Education program is approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Drug Free Consortium Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Services eileenwe@cciu.org, This program assists school districts in implementing drug prevention and intervention education programs, such as: student assistance program (SAP) team training, student support groups, drug and alcohol support groups, drug and alcohol assessments, and a school resource officer. Duplication Services Tonia Farnum, Supervisor toniaf@cciu.org, Duplication services provide high-speed, black and white copying, color copying, and bindery services to CCIU programs and Chester County public and non-public schools. Early Care and Education Center Teresa Mullineaux, Supervisor terrym@cciu.org, The Early Care and Education Center provides a nurturing environment in which infants, toddlers and preschool children play, learn and develop. This program is located at the Educational Service Center in Downingtown, and operates year round, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Early Care and Education Provider Training Program Andrea Vaughn, Manager andreav@cciu.org, This Early Care and Education Provider Training program is an initiative to improve the quality of care for Chester County children by offering training, support, and mentoring to early care and education providers. It is available for child care centers, groups, and family day care homes, with an outreach to providers offering unregulated care. Various training topics are offered. Workshops are customizable for providers requesting on-site training. Early Childhood Council Ann Appolloni, Ph.D., Educational Consultant anna@cciu.org, The Early Childhood council serves as a network resource to address early childhood and staff development issues. The focus is on successful kindergarten transition. Early Childhood Network Ann Appolloni, Ph.D., Educational Consultant anna@cciu.org, Early childhood educators meet to learn about a variety of current topics that address the needs of early childhood programs in Chester County. Education and Training Services for Adjudicated Youth/Residential Treatment Facility Lisa Tzanakis, Supervisor, Special Education lisat@cciu.org, This program provides educational programs for court adjudicated youth. Basic academic instruction in all major subject areas can be provided as well as reading, physical education, driver education, related arts and special education. Supervisors and fully-certified regular and special education staff are assigned to deliver educational programs. Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 students per teacher. Instructional aides are also provided as needed. Emotional and Learning Support - Center for Arts & Technology Lisa Tzanakis, Supervisor, Special Education lisat@cciu.org, Emotional and learning support classrooms provide academic and emotional support for students identified as emotionally disturbed and who manifest behaviors that result in behavioral and academic deficits. Students receive instructional and emotional support based on their individual needs. The primary goal of this program is to increase the basic academic, social and behavioral skills necessary to function in school and in the community. (Continued) 9

12 10 Program Features: Curriculum following general education courses Consultation with community agencies Parent involvement Behavior management program Transitional/vocational program at the secondary level Group interaction training Problem-solving and impulse-control intervention Instruction is provided in the following areas: Interpersonal skills Academic development Self-regulation skills Prosocial skills Positive school behaviors Health and support services provided in the basic program include: Behavioral management techniques Vocational assessment Psychological assessment and counseling Interagency coordination Mental health specialist support Related services not provided in the basic program, but available at an additional charge include: Speech and language therapy Occupational and physical therapy Emotional Support - Child Development Center Susan Mateka, Ed.D., Principal suem@cciu.org, The Emotional Support program at the Child Development Center provides academic and emotional support for students. Students receive instructional and emotional support to improve social and behavioral skills, group interaction skills, improvement of self-esteem, and remediation in planned courses. Classes are provided for students in grades K-12. The primary goal is to teach appropriate social skills, so that students are able to function appropriately in school and in the community. Program Features: Individual assessment and educational planning Structured environment Interagency coordination Computer literacy education Community-based instruction Social experiences - dances, assemblies, field trips, etc. Curriculum following mandated planned courses Parent education Transition services Job coaching Adaptive physical education Swimming (Continued) Community work experience Behavior management systems Prosocial skills instruction Adventure education Related services provided in the basic program include: Speech and language therapy Behavior management Social skills training Counseling and social services Pre-vocational skills Adventure education Health and support services provided in the basic program include: School nurse Social worker Psychiatric services Psychological assessment Behavior intervention Related services not included in the base cost, but available at an additional charge include: Occupational and physical therapy Hearing and vision services Psychiatric evaluations Emotional Support - Cross District Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Supervisor, Special Education jacalyna@cciu.org, Emotional support classrooms provide academic and emotional support for students identified as emotionally disturbed who manifest behaviors which result in behavioral and academic deficits. Students receive instructional and emotional support based on their individual needs. Program Features: Curriculum following general education courses Consultation with community agencies Parent involvement Behavior management program Transitional/vocational program at the secondary level Group interaction training Problem solving and impulse control intervention Instruction is provided in the following areas: Interpersonal skills Academic development Self-regulation skills Prosocial skills Positive school behaviors The primary goal of this program is to increase basic academic, social and behavioral skills necessary to function in a mainstream setting and in the community. (Continued)

13 Health and support services provided in the basic program include: Behavior management Vocational assessment Psychological assessment and counseling Interagency coordination Psychiatric assessment and consultation Mental health specialist support Related services not provided in the basic program, but available at an additional charge include: Speech and language therapy Occupational therapy Physical therapy English as a Second Language (ESL) Ambrose Finnegan, Ed.D., Director, Student Support Services ambrosef@cciu.org, Students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) program are provided with instructional services to assist them in their academic subjects; to develop their ability to read, write and speak English; and to adjust to the social and academic demands of learning in an English-speaking classroom. ESL Network Patty Gieschen, Educational Consultant, Effective Instructional Practices pattyg@cciu.org, This after school program is an opportunity for ESL teachers and interested others to meet, share successes and challenges, and learn about current programs and practices that benefit students learning English as a second language. E-Strategic Planning Support Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learning rinav@cciu.org, On-site support is available for district e-strategic planning, including facilitation of large group planning meetings; plan-specific work groups; and other targeted support/technical assistance to help with completion of the strategic plan. Even Start Deborah Hertzfeld-Miller, Supervisor deborahh@cciu.org, The Even Start program is a family literacy program that provides adult education, early childhood education, parenting education, and Adult-Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI) activities. Services are provided through a combination of center-based and home-based components. A family qualifies for Even Start services if there is a child between the ages of birth and eight years and a parent eligible for adult basic education. These services are offered in the Avon Grove and Kennett Consolidated School Districts only. Featured Educational Speaker Workshops Mary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialist marydr@cciu.org, This program offers workshops with nationally known presenters in education. Topics presented center on current trends, published works, and research-based strategies in education. Participants learn creative and instructional strategies easily adaptable to the classroom environment. Hours attended at these workshops may be applied toward Act 48 requirements. Fingerprinting Services Melanie Coldiron, Coordinator melaniec@cciu.org, The Teacher Center at CCIU provides FBI fingerprinting services to teachers and the community. Applicants must register with Cogent Systems prior to visiting the Teacher Center to be fingerprinted. Applications, fee structure and hours of operation are available at Food Manager Certification Andrea Vaughn, Manager andreav@cciu.org, All public food service establishments within the jurisdiction of the Chester County Health Department are required to employ at least one person who has successfully completed Chester County s food manager requirements. The Certified Food Manager program prepares food handlers in safe food preparation and handling techniques so they may successfully complete certification requirements. Recertification is also offered through this program. Food Service Program Sylvie Baccaro, Food Service Manager sylvieb@cciu.org, Food services provide breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks for students and staff located at the Child & Career Development Center; the Chester County Alternative Education program; the Center for Arts and Technology Brandywine and Pickering Campuses; the Chester County Middle College High School; the Chester County Technical College High School; the CARE, Changes, Choices, Reach and Steps programs; the Even Start program; and Chester County Head Start centers. In addition, the Food Service program also provides meals to CCIU child care centers located in Coatesville; and, operates a satellite program for the Family Academy Charter School in West Chester. General Education Development (GED) Jody Harman, Program Coordinator jodyh@cciu.org, General Education Development (GED) programs provide high school level instruction to adult students who have not graduated from high school. Instruction is provided in writing skills, social studies, science, reading, and mathematics. Community-based programs are located throughout Chester County and provide instruction in those areas included on the GED Exam. 11

14 General Education Development Testing Center Andrea Vaughn, Manager/Chief Examiner The General Education Development (GED) testing center administers the GED examination to individuals so they may obtain the Commonwealth Secondary School Diploma. Tests are administered monthly. Pre-registration is required by calling Gifted Network Cheryl Everett, Science Consultant The Gifted Network provides an avenue for teachers and supervisors of the gifted to discuss issues related to gifted education. The network meets quarterly with additional professional development opportunities held throughout the year. Government Relations/Legislative Services Jacob E. Dailey, Esq., Director, Legal & External Relations Chester County school directors and school district administrators are apprised of current legislative and regulatory activity. Area legislators are informed of the impact of proposed legislation on local school districts. Additionally, the director serves as a liaison to various statewide legislative councils. The Chester County School Boards Legislative Council is a component of this service. Head Start Deborah Hertzfeld-Miller, Supervisor deborahh@cciu.org, Head Start provides developmentally appropriate early childhood services to children aged three to five years old. Children receive free medical and dental screenings and nutritious meals and snacks. Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physically. Over 446 children participate in the program each year at nine different centers located in Coatesville, Downingtown, Jennersville, Kennett Square, Oxford, Phoenixville, Pottstown and West Chester. Classes are half-day, Monday-Thursday. Federal funds are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Head Start is a federally-funded preschool program for children from low-income families. Health/Language Arts Workshops Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learning rinav@cciu.org, This is a statewide program that works with schools to help impact the quality of health education at the elementary level. It is accomplished through a professional development series that integrates health education with children s literature. Hearing Impaired Communication Classroom - Preschool Special Education Ann Henry, Supervisor annh@cciu.org, The preschool classroom for children who are hearing impaired provides learning experiences in a language-rich environment for children, three to five years of age. Programming is provided for eligible children as determined by the IEP team. Districts may choose to offer preschool special education services to children during their kindergarten year if appropriate. The primary goal of the program is to improve communication skills through spoken language and listening. Sign language support may be used as a bridge to oral language. Program Features Individual assessment and educational planning Learning outcomes based on the child s needs Assistive technology Family service plan provided at parent s request Parent training The instructional program includes: Readiness skills Sign language support (as needed) Auditory skills Social skills Communication skills Language skills Related services provided in the program include: Speech and language therapy Occupational and physical therapy Health and support services provided in the basic program include: Psychological assessment and consultative services Service coordination Psychiatric consultation Hearing Impaired Support Program - Itinerant Vince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Education vincem@cciu.org, The Itinerant Hearing Impaired Support program provides specialized services and instruction for students, ages five through 21, whose skills allow them to function in a regular school setting. The level of intervention is determined by student need. Teachers of the hearing impaired provide classroom teachers with strategies for working with hearing impaired students. Auditory training units are provided to students as appropriate. Loaner hearing aids are provided when personal aids are not working. Audiological services are provided as a related service. 12

15 Home & Community Services Catherine Scanlon, Supervisor Home & Community Services provides behavioral and mental health rehabilitation services (wraparound) to children and their families. Wraparound services offer an alternative to more restrictive intervention, such as an out-of-home placement. The primary goal of this program is to provide school districts and agencies with an integrated and coordinated approach to serving at-risk children that allows students to remain in the least-restrictive, academic setting as possible. Program Features: Therapeutic support staff (TSS)/behavioral health personal care assistant (BHPCA) Consolidation and coordination of services Ongoing supervision Group intervention and support services Cost efficiency Mobile therapists and behavior specialist consultants Homeless Children's Initiative Terry Mullineaux, Supervisor The Homeless Children's Initiative works with school districts, social service agencies, and Chester County shelters to identify and support the needs of homeless children through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act.. McKinney-Vento provides that homeless children have access to the same free and appropriate education as other children and youth. The objectives of the initiative are: To eliminate barriers, including enrollment, record transfer, and transportation To create sensitivity to homeless childrens' needs, and to promote an awareness of their educational rights within the school setting To coordinate services with community agencies and shelters to refer homeless children for support services, such as: mental health services, drug and alcohol programs, food pantries, housing initiatives, churches and community-based groups. To provide an accurate count of school-age homeless youth Hosted Services Larry Konig, Metropolitan Area Network Manager Hosted Services provides a combination of traditional IT services over the Internet or other wide area networks (WANs). These include application and Web site hosting; infrastructure, applications, and security monitoring; ; and, off-site data storage. (Continued) Customers can consolidate their IT needs with Hosted Services for a predictable recurring fee. Hosted Services is able to keep costs low through the delivery of the same software and service to many customers at once. Customers are charged on a subscription basis. Information Technology Consulting Services John A. DeMillion, Director, Information Technology johnd@cciu.org, This program provides customized information technology consulting services in a variety of areas. Services are dependent on technical resource availability and may not be offered at all times. Inspiring Learning with Technology Kim Breuninger, Educational Technology Programs Coordinator kimb@cciu.org, Inspiring Learning with Technology provides Pennsylvania educators with a comprehensive professional development program designed to enhance classroom practices through effective technology integration. The curriculum incorporates national educational technology standards in order to guide teachers to enrich their lessons and to meet Pennsylvania academic standards. Modules are available as a complete program or as independent programs. A variety of formats are also available including: half-day, full-day, and on-line. Module 1: A Vision for the 21st Century Module 2: Communication and Collaboration Module 3: Research and Information Fluency Module 4: Literacy in the 21st Century Module 5: Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving & Decision-Making Module 6: Creativity and Innovation Module 7: Authentic Assessment Module 8: Sharing and Exchange Instructional Coaching Marjorie Graeff, Mathematics Consultant marjorieg@cciu.org, or Janine Presloid, Literacy Specialist janinep@cciu.org, The CCIU offers training for instructional coaches in a curricular area such as mathematics, social studies, literacy, instructional technology, or general knowledge. The training grants workshop/graduate credit for levels 1, 2 and 3. Course I - Content specific course providing deep contentspecific knowledge in a curricular area (mathematics, social studies, literacy, instructional technology, or general knowledge). The content specific knowledge of Pennsylvania Academic Standards and professional organizational standards are identified and demonstrated as part of the program's components. (Continued) 13