School-Age Special Education Services
- Chester County Intermediate Unit
- Learning Support Programs
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Learning Support Programs
Learning Support - Child Development Center
Learning support 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 (Technical College High Schools)
The learning support program provides academic support services for high school students participating in Career and Technical programs. The level of intervention is based upon individual student needs.
The primary goal of this program is to integrate the academic, social, and behavioral skills necessary for students to be successful in their community and choice of post-secondary outcomes.
Program features:- Academic support within the technical programs
- Transition planning
- Communication with sending school team
- Preparation and support for technical and academic assessments
- Comprehensive career assessments
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 including the basic program cost but available at an additional cost include:• Speech and language therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
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Program Contacts:At the Child and Career Development Center:Dr. Susan MatekaPrincipal of the CCDC610-383-7400SueM@cciu.orgAt any TCHS Campus:Michelle MacLuckieSupervisor, Special Education484-237-5064MichelleMac@cciu.orgLocations:Child and Career Development Center1525 East Lincoln HighwayCoatesville, PA 19320610-383-7400TCHS Brandywine443 Boot RoadDowningtown, PA 19335484-593-5100TCHS Pennock's Bridge280 Pennock's Bridge RoadWest Grove, PA 19390610-345-1800TCHS Pickering1580 Charlestown RoadPhoenixville, PA 19460610-933-8877