Learning Support Programs
Learning Support (Neurologically Impaired)- Child Development
Center
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 (Centers for Arts & Technology)
- Cross District
Supervisor, Special Education
e-mail: lisat@cciu.org
484-237-6000
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 studentÕs needs.
The primary goal of
this program is to increase studentÕs 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/training
- 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
cost but available at an additional cost include:
- Speech
and language therapy
- Occupational
therapy
- Physical
therapy