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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 throughout the county. Institutional programs are located in the Chester County Prison, the Work Release Center, and Gaudenzia House. Companies may also arrange to have programs operated in the workplace.
Autism Support
Child Development Center Contact
Susan Mateka,
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 as manifesting conditions associated with the autism spectrum. Students receive instruction on both an individual and small group basis. Instruction is provided in the following areas:
- Social and behavioral skills
- Multisensory approaches
- Enhanced interpersonal relationships
- Communication skills
- Pragmatic language skills
- Integrated district based curriculum
- Inclusionary programming
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 and available at an additional charge include:
- Occupational therapy consultation and assessment
- Speech and language consultation and assessment
- Physical therapy
- Direct one-to-one occupational therapy services
- Direct one-to-one speech and language services
Autism Support - Itinerant Consultant
Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D.,
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5039
Autism Support Itinerant Consultants provide services and supports to students with autism spectrum disorder whose primary assignment is in a regular school with or without district special education services.
The itinerant consultant provides a liaison service to regular and special education teachers assigned to the student.
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