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Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Preparation Program
Eileen Helm Weaver, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Non-Public School Services
484-237-5059
SAT prep courses prepare students to take the scholastic aptitude test, the examination used by the majority of colleges in the United States to evaluate a student’s academic readiness for post-secondary education. Classes are held after school in the fall and spring of each year.
School-based Mental Health Services
Cris Chambers, Psy.D.
Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services
484-237-5064
These services provide school districts with local program audits, program development, direct specialized mental health and/or social competence services, clinical supervision, and program development. Services are arranged through collaborative planning.
School Board Member Inservice
Jacob E. Dailey, Esq.
Director, Legal & External Relations Services
484-237-5171
This service provides training programs to keep school board members and administrators informed on current educational topics and issues, such as: education legislation, tax reform and collective bargaining. Programs are scheduled on an as-needed basis. An annual meeting with area legislators is conducted in cooperation with the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council.
School District Purchasing & Procurement Program
Elizabeth M. Hampton,
Director of Purchasing
484-237-5156
This service provides school districts with assistance in complying with the various requirements surrounding school purchasing and procurement. Services include: bid development and administration; product specifications; bid analysis; assistance with ongoing purchasing; and supply management.
School Psychological Services
Cris Chambers, Psy.D.
Supervisor, Assessment & Clinical Services
484-237-5064
School Psychological Services include diagnostic, consultative, intervention and support services for students, ages three to 21 years old, who are enrolled in regular and special education programs. Services are provided by education specialists certified as public school psychologists as mandated by Pennsylvania’s Special Education Regulations.*
School Psychological Services may include participation in multidisciplinary evaluation, special education program planning and provision, as well as direct intervention when education plans require provision of related psychological services or behavioral support.
*Please note: School psychologists provide services to students and staff in both public and non-public school programs.
Program Features:
- Consultation with professional staff regarding
programmatic needs of exceptional students, students at risk and regular education students
- Direct intervention in cases requiring emergency psychological services
- Inservice training programs for professional and paraprofessional staff
- Consultation and intervention with families to promote the educational success of children
- Generation and maintenance of appropriate (legally prescribed) documentation during and following service provision
- Ongoing supervision and professional development to assure high quality services
- Review, evaluation and distribution of materials and supplies necessary for service provision
- Clerical services
- Psychological counseling and evaluations
School Security and Surveillance Services
Joseph P. Lubitsky
Director of Administrative Services
484-237-5071
This program provides for the development of school-related security systems and administrative procedures. Services include: facility surveys; systems design and specifications; assistance with bidding; project management; and ongoing training. Security models for buildings of various grade configurations, sizes, and locations are used as the basis for developing a customized security program.
School Self-Insurance Benefits Program Management
Joseph P. Lubitsky
Director of Administrative Services
484-237-5071
This program assists school districts in forming self-insured healthcare benefit consortiums. Services include:
- Structure in the consortium
- Interfacing with insurance companies and consultants
- Data collection
- Payment and claim administration
- Employee benefit orientation programs
School-to-Careers
Mame Linford,
Project Manager
484-237-5106
This program provides employers and school districts the opportunity to develop partnerships through a menu of programs.
Career Awareness:
- Career Talks
- Workplace and Industry Tours
- Techies Day
- Girls Exploring Tomorrow's Technology (GETT)
Career Exploration:
- Job Shadowing
- Summer Career Academies
- Educator in the Workplace
Career Preparation:
- Tech Prep
- CareerScope Assessment
Special Education Supervisory Services
Ambrose Finnegan, Ed.D.
Director, Student Support Services
484-237-5057
Special Education Supervisory Services provides technical assistance to both elementary and secondary level special education programs. These programs may be administered and staffed by either intermediate unit or district personnel. A collaborative consultation model of delivery is used.
The primary goal of this program is to service districts in the development and delivery of appropriate special education programs for eligible students. The special education consultant maintains regular contact with teachers and district administrators to assess needs and make program recommendations.
Program Features:
- Experienced consultant certified in special education supervision
- Collaborative consultation model
- Specialized staff development activities and materials
- Coordination of services (transition/related services)
- Technical support for teachers and district administrators
Special Education Support Services
Ambrose Finnegan, Ed.D.
Director, Student Support Services
484-237-5057
Following is a list of special education support services offered to school districts:
Psychologist (190 Days)
Psychologist (per diem)
Psychological Counseling - Hearing Impaired
Supervisor
Instructional Assistant (full- or part-time)
Bilingual Psychological Evaluation
Part-Time Personal Care Nurse/Assistant
Interpreter for the Hearing Impaired (Individual and Group)
Captioning for the Hearing Impaired
Captioning/Interpreting for the Deaf/Hearing Impaired
Reading Evaluation
Psychological Evaluation/Comprehensive Evaluation Report
Psychiatric Evaluations
Secretary
Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training
APS Liaison (one day per week)
Transcript Typing
ACCESS Billing
Gifted Support - Itinerant
Post 21 Wellness Program
Special Education Transportation
Paul K. Thompson, Jr.,
Director of Operations
610-383-5439
This program provides transportation at a significant savings to participating districts for over 250 special education students throughout and beyond Chester County. Transportation arrangements vary from large buses to specially equipped vans delivering door-to-door service.
Special Events
Rebecca C. Givler,
Coordinator
484-237-5053
CCIU conducts, sponsors and coordinates programs and projects that enrich and enhance teaching and learning in schools. There is no charge for schools or students to participate. Current services, events and activities are included in the following list:
Cecil E. Tate Scholarship
Grade 12
Chester County Academic Competition
Grades 9-12
Chester County College Fair
Grades 9-12
Chester County Spelling Bee
Grades 5-8
Chester County Science Research Competition
Grades 4-12
Middle School Forensics Tournament
Grades 6-8
High School Art Show
Grades 9-12
Kids Voting
Grades K-12
Law-Related Education Project
Grades 2-12
Martha E. Yerkes Scholarships
Grade 12
PA Academic Competition
Grades 9-12
Regional Academic Competitions
Grades 9-12
Shakespeare Festival
Grades K-12
Technology Bowl
Grades 9-12
Please note: For information regarding the Computer Fair, please contact Kim Breuninger at 484-237-5098 or kimb@cciu.org. For all other programs, please contact Becky Givler at 484-237-5053 or beckyg@cciu.org.
Speech/Language Program - Preschool Special Education
Danielle Hawkins,
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5102
In the Speech/Language Preschool Special Education program specialized instruction is provided to children, ages three to five, who exhibit significant delays in the areas of speech and/or language development. Parents are provided with strategies, interventions and information to support their child's progress.
In addition to speech/language support as specialized instruction, evaluations are available as a separate service, and include the evaluation and a written report. Follow-up consultation and participation in special education program planning can also be provided at an hourly rate.
Speech/Language Program - School-Age
Lillian Neary,
Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5045
In the Speech/Language School-Age program specialized instruction is provided as mandated on a student’s individual education plan. Speech/language clinicians assist students in remediating or compensating for speech and language deficits that affect the student’s education. Classroom teachers are provided with strategies for working with students with speech/language deficits.
Steps Program
Brian Hughes
Substitute Principal
484-237-6100
This program works with students who experience mental health issues who demonstrate an interest and desire to learn, but who are reluctant to participate in mental health services.
Students are provided with the tools to work cooperatively with their peers. They learn the skills to deal with everyday issues at their ability level. Educational staff provides individual attention when dealing with academic and behavioral issues.
Strategic Planning
Rina Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Curriculum, Instructional Improvement & Assessment Services
484-237-5094
On-site support is available for district strategic planning including facilitation of large group planning meetings; work with plan-specific work groups; and other targeted support/technical assistance to assist with completion of the strategic plan.
Substitute Calling
Patricia McLaughlin,
Benefits Administrator
484-237-5088
The CCIU provides an efficient centralized service for school districts to obtain substitute employees. The CCIU system eliminates competition among school districts for substitutes; reduces individual district’s costs by sharing operating expenses; expands the pool of qualified substitute employees available to an individual district; and ensures accurate recordkeeping to better control unemployment costs and payroll processing.
Summer Career Academies
Eileen Helm Weaver, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Non-Public School Services
484-237-5059
Mame Linford,
Project Manager
484-237-5106
Summer Career Academies provide a wide range of enrichment and career exploration opportunities to youth during the summer months. One-week academies at school-based and off-site locations are held in June and July for students in grades five through eight, unless otherwise noted in the Summer Academies brochure. Each academy addresses specific interests and skills such as: science, fishing, journalism, writing, culinary arts, environmental studies, study skills, cosmetology, automotive and computer technology. Academies are funded by student tuition.
Summer School Program
Eileen Helm Weaver, Ed.D.
Supervisor, Non-Public School Services
484-237-5059
The Summer School Program offers a full spectrum of courses for students in grades six through 12. The three- to six-week programs allow students to earn academic credit for courses taken during the summer months for both make-up and original credit. Students may also take non-credit courses in selected areas. Courses are taught by certified staff.
Classes are held in districts throughout the county. Currently, the CCIU runs summer school programs in the Coatesville Area and Tredyffrin/Easttown School Districts.
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