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Learning Support (Neurologically Impaired) - Child Development Center

Susan Mateka Principal, Child & Career Development Center
610-383-7400

Learning support (neurologically impaired) programs provide individualized learning experiences for students, ages five through 21 years old, who have a chronic condition of presumed neurological origin in oral expression, written expression, basic reading skills, reading comprehension, mathematical calculation and mathematical reasoning. Specially designed instruction develops functional skills ranging from survival and self-help to basic academic skills.

The primary goal is to increase cognitive and academic achievement and to increase basic interpersonal skills.

Learning Support Program: Center for Arts & Technology (CAT)

Lisa Tzanakis
Special Education Supervisor
610-486-2273

This Learning Support program provides academic support services for students in grades 9-12 whose skills allow them to function within a regular educational setting. Students are included in regular education classes whenever appropriate, from a minimum of lunch, vocational education, and physical education to all academic/vocational areas with support. A continuum of services is provided. The level of intervention is determined by the student’s needs.

The primary goal of this program is to increase student’s academic skills for successful integration in regular education and in the world of work.

Program Features:

Support within vocational classes
Transition planning
Ongoing general education/special education collaboration
Individualized educational planning
Vocational assessment
Curriculum based assessment techniques
Staff development
Specifically designed instruction to support individual learning styles

Students are instructed in the following areas:

Multisensory approaches
Remedial academic skills
Social and behavioral skills
State mandated curricula for vocational education
Curricula aligned with state standards
Basic communication skills
Critical thinking and problem solving

Related services not included in the basic program but available at an additional cost include:

Speech and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy

Legal Advice and Counsel Services

Jacob E. Dailey, Esq.
Director, Legal & External Relations Services
484-237-5171

Legal advice on education matters is provided to Chester County school district administrative personnel. This service is intended to give very prompt response to questions which arise within school districts. However, it is not intended as a substitute for the advice of, nor the representation by, local school board solicitors.

Legislative Services

Jacob E. Dailey, Esq. Director, Legal & External Relations Services
484-237-5171

Chester County school directors and school district administrative personnel are apprised of current legislative and regulatory activity. Area legislators are also informed of the impact of proposed legislation on local school districts. The director also serves as a county liaison to various statewide legislative councils. Chester County School Boards Legislative Council is a component of this service.

Life Skills Support

Career Development Center Contact
Susan Mateka, Principal
610-383-7400

Cross District Contact:
Lorrie Steele, Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5029

Center for Arts & Technology Contact:
Lisa Tzanakis, Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-6000

This Life Skills Support program provides a continuum of services for students, ages five through 21, whose social/behavioral skills are developmentally delayed. At the lower elementary level, programs focus on self-help and readiness skills; the upper elementary level focuses on the acquisition of academic skills; the middle school level focuses on pre-vocational and practical work skills; and the high school level focuses on community-based vocational programming, independent living and recreational/leisure skills.

The primary goal of this program is to develop each student’s cognitive, social, motor, behavioral and vocational potential to increase independent functioning.