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Unusual Transportation Service

Paul K. Thompson, Jr.
Director of Operations
610-383-5439

This program provides special transportation services as requested by school districts, private schools and other agencies, including: special routes; bus aides/monitors; and specially equipped vehicles for students with disabilities.

Videoconferencing Services

Taylor Reeder
Video Media Specialist
484-237-5012

Members of the Chester County Fiber Optic Network may participate in point to point or multipoint videoconferences using IP and ISDN technologies. Chester County school districts may also participate in bridged ISDN videoconferences with up to four sites. Local, national and international services are available.

Video Production

Taylor Reeder
Video Media Specialist
484-237-5012

Video production services include videotaping, script writing/ editing, video editing, computer graphics and animation, video digitizing and compression, location taping, and preparation of digital video for DVD and World Wide Web delivery.

Virtual Learning Environment (Using Moodle - A learning management system)

Kim Breuninger
Educational Technology Programs Coordinator
484-237-5098

Moodle is a virtual learning environment used for creating on-line programs. The program offers a comprehensive array of content delivery communication and evaluation features in a secure on-line environment. Teachers create Web sites that allow them to share content (handouts, notes, presentations) with students, communicate important information to students and parents, and to administer on-line tests and quizzes.

Moodle also allows schools to provide on-line enrichment and remediation to students in need of these services. Professional development for school staff is also provided through this program.

Program Features:

Collaborative teaching tools: file sharing, course cloning, staff chat, and discussion groups
Tools and resources: glossaries, management “blocks,” feedback module
Assessment tools: quizzes, exams, and surveys, exercise modules, GradeBook plus
Communication tools: e-mail, forums, chat, Pod casting and blogs
Advanced tools: RSS feedback, lesson module, Wikis, database module, virtual Whiteboard

Web Conferencing

Diane Thomson
Program Development and Support Coordinator
484-237-5017

Elluminate Live software is available for on-line meetings and classes. CCIU staff provide training and facilitation services. Elluminate features live two-way audio, text chat, and a whiteboard on which you can draw, show video images and collaborate with others. It is open 24 hours and is a great place to extend instruction and collaborate with other professionals on-line.

West Chester University (WCU) Collaboration Program

Diane Tallman
Vice Principal, Child & Career Development Center
610-383-7400

This collaboration is designed for students with disabilities who are aged 18 to 21 years old. The program is held on the campus of West Chester University (WCU). Students are paired with a WCU student mentor who familiarizes them with campus activities and facilities. The goal of the program is to offer students with disabilities a unique experience that improves social, leisure, and communication skills as they transition from high school to college. (See also Transitional Living Program.)

World Language Network

Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D.
Director, Teaching and Learning
484-237-5054
The World Language Network is a forum for discussing and sharing issues related to world language instruction, assessment, and professional development. It meets quarterly and is open to world language teachers and curriculum administrators from all Chester County school districts.

Young Parents Program

Teresa Mullineaux
Supervisor
484-237-5401

The Young Parents program provides support services to pregnant and parenting students.

Services include:

Instruction in prenatal care
Labor and delivery
Nutrition
Growth
Child development
Consumer skills
Life skills

In addition, students receive health and nutrition education; parent education; vocational and career counseling; case management; agency referrals; access to subsidized child care; and transportation services. The Young Parents program is supported in part by federal and state grants.