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Susan Mateka, Principal
610-383-7400
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, ages 14 to 21 years old. Academic and pre-vocational skills are tailored to student abilities and interests as determined by an IEP 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
- Computer literacy education
- Social experiences - Student Council, dances, assemblies, field trips, Special Olympics
- 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
- CAD (Computer Assistive Design)
- Technology shop
Each student’s program follows the mandate of his/her IEP as designed to meet local school district 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 services
- Social worker
- Psychological assessment
Related services not provided in the base cost but available on an as needed basis include:
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Hearing and vision services
Paul Karwaski, principal
610-384-1585
The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in providing career & technical education. The Brandywine Campus serves students in the following school districts: Avon Grove, Coatesville Area, Downingtown Area (West Campus), Kennett Consolidated, Octorara Area, Oxford Area, Unionville-Chadds Ford, West Chester Area and Twin Valley (Chester County). The following career and technical programs are provided at the Center for Arts and Technology 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
- 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
- Security & Police Sciences
- Teacher Academy (seniors only)
- Welding & Metal Arts
Debbie Noel, principal
610-933-8877
The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in career and technical education. The Pickering Campus serves students in the following school districts: Downingtown (East Campus), Great Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Phoenixville Area, and Tredyffrin/Easttown. The career and technical programs listed below are provided at the Center for Arts and Technology Pickering Campus.
- Allied Health Science Technology (seniors only)
- Animal Science & Technology
- Applied Engineering (juniors and seniors only)
- Auto Collision Technology
- Auto Technology
- Carpentry
- Computer Information Systems
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Care & Education
- Electronic Systems Technology
- Engine Technology
- Graphic Communications & Printing Technology
- Health Occupations
- Ninth Grade Exploratory
- Security & Police Sciences
- Teacher Academy (seniors only)
- Telecommunications Occupations
Changes (Drug & Alcohol Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Clinic)
Sue Lombardi,
Coordinator
484-237-6006
Cris Chambers,
Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services
484-237-5064
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 as a result of 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.
Sue Florian
Program Assistant
484-237-5046
The CCIU Career, Technical & Customized Education Division oversees Chester County Alliance for Adult Training & Education in cooperation with Delaware County Community College (DCCC).
The Alliance provides the full scope of college-related, non-credit courses such as
- adult literacy
- general education development (GED)
- professional certifications
- community education
- computer training
- contracted training for business and industry
The combined resources of DCCC and the CCIU make the Alliance the largest provider of computer training in Chester County, with a wide variety of computer course offerings in many locations throughout the county.
Chester County Alternative Education Program
Brian Hughes,
Substitute Principal
484-237-6100
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.
Christopher Watson, principal
610-518-2671
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, 16 years of age and older, who are still enrolled in high school but who are at serious risk of withdrawing prior to graduation are also eligible to apply. Students attend one of two, three-hour sessions where they follow an individualized instructional program to complete the necessary credits for a diploma.
Christopher Watson, principal
610-280-9377
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 participation in career internships, are integral components of this program.
Iain Strachan
Director of Human Resources
484-237-5085
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.
Seth Schram, principal
610-345-1800
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 and 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. A unique aspect of the school is that it offers dual-enrollment classes for high school students that blend career and technical programs with associate degree college courses. Students in dual-enrollment programs can graduate from high school with up to 16 college credits.
Dual-enrollment programs include:
- Applied Engineering Technology
- Automotive Technology Academy
- Automotive Service Technology
- Automotive Collision Technology
- Construction Technology Academy
- Carpentry
- Health Career Academy
- HVAC/Refrigeration Academy
Traditional high school programs include:
- Allied Health (Seniors only)
- Animal Science Technology
- Automotive Collision Technology
- Automotive Science Technology
- Carpentry & Cabinet Making
- Computer Information Systems
- Cosmetology
- Culinary Arts
- Drafting Design Technology
- 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
484-237-5064
This program provides the educational program at the Chester County Youth Center. The educational program addresses the academic needs of both adjudicated adolescents and those requiring a shelter for various reasons.
Eileen Helm Weaver, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Non-Public School Services
484-237-5059
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 rehearses year round and performs a minimum of two public concerts annually. Students are accepted to the CCYO by audition only. Auditions are held in early September, December and March.
Tuition is the responsibility of the participating student's parent/guardian
Chester County Residents - $100/semester or $200/year (10% discount for the second participating member from the same family)
Other Clients - $110/semester or $220/year (10% discount for the second participating member from the same family)
Child Care Services - Infant & Toddler Centers
Teresa Mullineaux, supervisor
484-237-5401
The Infant & Toddler Centers serve children ages one month to five years of age. The program is designed for children of teen parents from Chester County school districts with the majority of funding provided by the Department of Public Welfare. The centers are also open to adults with children aged one month to five years. 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.
Daily Child Care:
- Infant (full-time) $39.65/child/day
- Young Toddler (full-time) $37.50/child/day
- Older Toddler (full-time) $35.34/child/day
- Preschool (full-time) $32/child/day
- Preschool (part-time) $30/child/day
- Transportation (for student and infant) $13.75/day
Please note: Prices may change based on state subsidy.
Susan Mateka, Principal
610-383-7400
The Child Development Center provides educational programs for students identified as requiring autistic support, multi-disability support, emotional support, learning support (neurologically impaired) , and life skills support.
Each student’s program follows the mandate of his/her IEP as designed to meet local school district graduation requirements. In addition to academic 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 self-help skills, social skills, and independent living skills.
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 services
- Social worker
- Psychological assessment
Related services not provided in the base cost but available on an as needed basis include:
- Speech and language therapy
- Occupational and physical therapy
- Hearing and vision services
Cris Chambers, Psy.D.
Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services
484-237-5064
Choices is an alternative high school program that provides services to students with individual education plans (IEPs) or services agreements, who are exhibiting mild to moderate adjustment difficulties. Students work both independently and in small group settings to satisfy IEP requirements and complete course work that is aligned with the general education curriculum.
The primary goal of this program is to provide an alternative setting for up to one academic year for students and then transition them back into either a regular high school setting or another alternative setting.
Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress (CHAAMP) Program
Jacalyn Auris, ED.D.
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5039
The CHAAMP program allows students with autism to use the community as their classroom in order to prepare them for the transition from school to adult life. The program provides autistic adolescents with the skills necessary to lead an independent life.
The CHAAMP program is a collaboration between educators, families, local business people, and the community.
The Educational Program
The instructional center is located in the heart of Downingtown, and is a short distance from the life skills house.
Program Features:
- Functional math skills
- Communication skills
- Social skills
The CHAAMP Life Skills House
The life skills house provides students with the opportunity to learn and practice daily living skills necessary to lead an independent life in a real-world environment.
Mainstream Experiences
- Help develop a positive work ethic
- Increase ability to navigate in the community
- Offer learning experiences that help students
function properly and independently in society
- Develop social skills
Computer Repair
John A. DeMillion
Director, Information Technology
484-237-5220
This service repairs computers, printers, and related hardware that are not time-sensitive. Repairs may take ten business days or longer (depending on parts availability) to complete.
Please note: No charge for warranty work.
Conference Center and Facilities Rental
Kristie Zoltek
Scheduling Secretary
484-237-5153
The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides room and facilities rental for school districts, government agencies and other organizations to conduct seminars, workshops and to hold events. The CCIU provides fully operational computer labs, meeting rooms and auditoriums that can accommodate a wide range of business and educational events.
Consortium Projects
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement & Assessment Services
484-237-5094
This program provides specialized consortium services to create, implement, or evaluate curricula and assessments.
Content/Job Specific Staff Development
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement & Assessment Services
484-237-5094
This program provides high quality, job specific professional development in areas where specialized training may be less available including workshops for school nurses, physical education teachers, guidance counselors, foreign language teachers, and fine arts teachers.
Continuing Education Programs
Andrea Vaughn
Manager
484-237-5166
Through the Chester County Adult Training Alliance, this program provides training in computers, workforce development, and professional skills development to the general public.
Computer Training
- Chester County School Districts - $50-$450*
- Other Clients - Same
Professional Skills Development
- Chester County School Districts - $15-$300*
- Other Clients - Same
Technical Training
- Chester County School Districts - $65-$500*
- Other Clients - Same
Please note: Depending on course length & material costs.
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement &
Assessment Services
484-237-5094
CCIU's Continuing Professional Education (CPE) program provides undergraduate and graduate-level courses for continuing professional education 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 the requirements of Act 48 or for credits toward Instructional II certification.
Continuing Professional Education
- Chester County School Districts - $130/credit
- Other Clients - Same
Please note: Plus materials/building fee
Crisis Management & Student Assistance Intervention Program
Ambrose Finnegan, Ed.D.
Assistant Director, Student Services
484-237-5057
This program assists schools in developing, implementing and maintaining crisis management and student assistance intervention programs. It also provides schools with a variety of mental health and crisis intervention services, including:
- Inservice training for teachers and students
- Educational programs for parents
- On-site consultants
- Development of and support to student assistance teams
- Development of procedures for handling crisis and suicide
- On-site crisis management
- Stress management programs
Crisis Management Services
- Chester County School Districts - $8/student
- Other Clients - $9/student (min. $2,600)
Mental Health Consultation
- Chester County School Districts - $58/hour
- Other Clients - $64/hour (min. $2,600)
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI)
Lorrie Steele
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5029
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 de-escalate a crisis and to protect themselves when confronted with a potentially violent individual.
Curriculum Needs Assessment Study
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement &
Assessment Services
484-237-5094
This service provides school districts with an in-depth external review of their curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Studies can be conducted by content area or by organizational level. All reviews are collaboratively planned with district staff.
Customized Staff Development
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement &
Assessment Services
484-237-5094
This program provides research-based, customized staff development for public and non-public schools and other community agencies that address current topics of interest to educators. Customized staff development is available on site or through distance learning.
Andrea Vaughn
Manager
484-237-5166
Through the Chester County Adult Training Alliance,, 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.
- Pre-negotiated fee based upon training requirements.
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