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Management Consultation

Joseph P. Lubitsky
Director of Administrative Services
484-237-5071

Upon request, the Chester County Intermediate Unit provides management consultation to school districts. Management consultation services include, but are not limited to: staffing studies, computer training for school district personnel, cost-benefit analyses, human resources consultation, policy development and logistical support.

Mathematics Coaches Network

Marjorie Graeff, Mathematics Consultant
484-237-5334

Instructional coaching is a complex job that requires strong listening skills, flexibility, and the ability to understand and acknowledge many points of view. Mathematics coaches meet to discuss and share job-alike issues and concerns. These meetings provide opportunities for sharing stories, successes and failures, and discussing educational issues.

Mathematics Network

Marjorie Graeff, Mathematics Consultant
484-237-5334

This group consists of Chester County K-12 mathematics teachers, mathematics supervisors, and department chairs. The purpose of these quarterly meetings is to provide a forum for educational issues and best practices for teaching mathematics.

Media Duplication Services

Melanie Coldiron
Coordinator
484-237-5018

The Media Distribution/Media Duplication department provides media services such as downlinking satellite teleconferences, VHS/DVD duplication, CD duplication, print materials distribution, and traditional audio/visual equipment rentals.

Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Programs (CARE Program - Children/Reach Program - Adolescents)

Sue Lombardi,
Coordinator
484-237-6006, ext. 6222

Mental health partial hospitalization programs provide a therapeutic setting to address the academic and mental health needs of students unable to learn in a typical school setting. A psychiatric recommendation is required for placement.

The primary goal of these programs is to enhance the psychological well-being of students who experience emotional stress and disequilibrium that prohibits their ability to learn in the regular school setting.

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

Behavior management
Individual and group mental health counseling
Parent advocacy
Psychological and psychiatric assessment/consultation

Program Features:

Consultation with community agencies
Medication monitoring
Planned academic curriculum
Problem solving and impulse control
Prosocial skill development
Social and behavior skills
Therapeutically-based mental health intervention
Transition placement

Mental Health Support - Cross District (IMPACT/Insight)

Cris Chambers, Psy.D.
Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services
484-237-5064

This program is the educational component of a mental health, partial hospitalization placement. Students experiencing emotional difficulties receive learning and emotional support in the following areas:

Social and behavioral skills
Individualized educational goals
Curricula aligned with state standards
Coping strategies
Development of self-esteem
Problem solving skills

The complexity of mental health needs are addressed through:

Transition placement
Special education services

The primary goal of these programs is to increase basic academic, behavioral and social skills necessary to function in a mainstream/regular education setting.

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

Psychological consultation
Therapeutic intervention
Behavior management

Program Features:

Therapeutic treatment
Group and individual counseling
Parent education
Staff development
Consultation with community agencies
Impulse control intervention
Medication monitoring
Program supervision and management

Migrant Education Services

Jane Jershberger, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Migrant Education
484-237-5052

Migrant education services provide for the educational, social and health needs of over 2,200 children in Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. Specific services include: identification, instructional support, learning reinforcement, multicultural services, health referrals, parent involvement coordination and summer programs. Migrant Education services are supplemental to Title I and school district English as a second language (ESL) programs. Federal and state funds support migrant education programs and activities.

Multi-Disability Support - Child Development Center

Child & Career Development Center
Susan Mateka Ed.D., principal
610-383-7400

The multi-disability support program provides learning experiences for elementary- and secondary-age students who have been diagnosed with multiple disabilities by a physician and school psychologist. The primary goal is to develop basic and independent living skills.

Students receive instruction in the following areas:

Social and behavioral skills
Pre-vocational
Specialized feeding programs
Daily living skills
Communication skills
Augmentative communicative devices
Community-based instruction
Movement Opportunities Via Education (M.O.V.E.)
Sensory integration
Assessemnt of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)
Academics

Related services include:

Counseling and social services

Health and support services included in the basic program include:

School nurse
Social worker
Psychological assessment

Related services not included, but available at an additional cost include:

Speech and language therapy
Adaptive equipment
Occupational and physical therapy
Hearing and vision services

Multi-Disability Support - Cross District

Jacalyn Auris, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5039

The multi-disability support program provides learning experiences for students who have been diagnosed with multiple disabilities. The primary goal is to develop basic and independent living skills.