M of Services A to Z

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Management Consultation

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.

Media Duplication Services

Teacher Center Manager
484-237-5018

   
The Teacher Center provides media duplication services such as VHS to DVD conversion, VHS/DVD duplication, CD/DVD duplication, and custom CD/DVD printed labels.

Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Programs
(CARE Program – Child Partial)/ (Reach Program – Adolescent Partial)

Supervisor, Clinical Treatment Programs
610-384-7647

   
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 which 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)

Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5064

This program is the educational component of a mental health, partial hospitalization placement. Students in grades 5-12 who are 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

Mental health needs are addressed through:
  • Transition placement
  • Special education services

The primary goal 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

Supervisor
484-237-5052

Migrant education services provide for the educational, social, and health needs of over 1,200 children in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. Specific services include:  educational support services, extended school-day programs, Saturday programs, summer programs, pre-school instruction, parental involvement, post-secondary orientation programs, health and social service agency referrals, student leadership skills development, work-site ESL classes (for out-of-school youth), and life-skills lessons. Migrant education programs and activities are supported by state and federal funding. Click here for additional information.

Moodle Support
 

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

Multi-Disability Support - Child & Career Development Center

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

The multi-disability support program provides learning experiences for students aged 5-21 years old that 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
  • Assessment of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)
  • Academics

Related services include:
  • Counseling and social services
  • Adaptive physical education
  • Swimming

Health and support services included in the basic program include:
  • School nurse
  • Social worker
  • Psychological assessment

Related services not included in the basic program, but available at an additional cost include:
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational and physical therapy
  • Hearing and vision therapy
  • Adaptive equipment

Multi-Disability Support - Cross District

Supervisor, Special Education
484-237-5064

The Cross-District 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. Students receive instruction in the following areas:
  • Social and behavioral skills
  • Pre-vocational
  • Specialized feeding programs
  • Daily living skills
  • Communication skills
  • Augmentative communicative devices

Related services not included in the basic program, but available at an additional cost include:
  • Speech and language therapy
  • Occupational and physical therapy
  • Adaptive equipment
  • Hearing and vision services
 

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