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Action Science Kits (Project ASK)

Eileen Helm Weaver, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Non-Public School Services
484-237-5059

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.

Administrative Information Systems, Microcomputer and Network Services

John A. DeMillion
Director, Information Technology
484-237-5220

This program provides assistance in the selection, design, installation, and operation of computer systems hardware and software, as well as local area networks.

Adult Basic Education

Jody Harman
Program Administrator
484-237-5107

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
Child & Career Development Center
610-383-7400

Cross District Contact: Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D.,
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5039

Preschool Special Education Contact:
Sharyn Ball
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5031

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

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
484-237-5039

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
484-237-5039

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.