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Chester CountyIntermediate Unit

2010-2011Guide to Services

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Chester County Intermediate Unit Guide to Services 2010-11

The following guide is an alphabetical listing of the programs and services available from the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Please direct pricing questions to the contact person listed for the respective program/service.

If you have any suggestions that would improve the ease of use of this guide, please contact the Public Relations Department at 484-237-5171. We are always looking for ways to improve our services to our customers.

About the Chester County Intermediate UnitThe Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is one of 29 regional educational service agencies created by the Pennsylvania General

Assembly in 1971. The Chester County Intermediate Unit administers instructional, curriculum, enrichment, and administrative programs and services to the 12 public school districts and to over 50 private and parochial schools in the county.

The intermediate unit is divided into seven service divisions: Administrative Services; Career, Technical & Customized Education; Communications; Division of Teaching and Learning; Educational Research, Development & Technology; Information Technology; and, Student Services. These divisions oversee over 100 programs that directly and indirectly benefit 100,000 students. Programs include instructional, remedial, and enrichment services for regular and special education students and staff. Other IU services support school district personnel and school directors. The diversity of CCIU programs enables staff to interact with school district personnel at all levels and to maintain a cohesive educational network throughout Chester County.

CCIU Board of DirectorsThe Chester County Intermediate Unit is governed by a board of directors composed of one school board director from each of

Chester County’s 12 school districts. They are elected to the CCIU board of directors by the 108 school directors in the county.

CCIU Board of Directors are as follows:

Bonnie J. Wolff, President ............................................................ Avon Grove School District

James D. Bruce, Vice President .................................................. Tredyffrin/Easttown School District

Janice L. Heagy, Secretary ............................................................ Chester County Intermediate Unit

Sandra L. McCabe, Treasurer ...................................................... Chester County Intermediate Unit

Paul L. Johnson .............................................................................Coatesville Area School District

Suzanne D. Simonelli .................................................................... Downingtown Area School District

Andrew Daga .................................................................................Great Valley School District

Shirley L. Annand .........................................................................Kennett Consolidated School District

Nelson Stoltzfus ............................................................................Octorara Area School District

Kristina Barcus ..............................................................................Owen J. Roberts School District

Howard S. Robinson ..................................................................... Oxford Area School District

Jill E. Slawecki ............................................................................... Phoenixville Area School District

Dr. Holly Manzone ....................................................................... Unionville-Chadds Ford School District

Dr. John Wingerter ....................................................................... West Chester Area School District

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General Information

Charges/PricingPlease direct inquiries regarding pricing information to the contact person listed for the specific service.

Existing ServicesThe 2010-11 CCIU Guide to Services has been prepared to assist school directors and school district administrators in planning and

selecting programs and services from the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

New ServicesThe administration of the Chester County Intermediate Unit is always willing to study the feasibility of developing and implementing

new programs and services that will benefit the educational community. If you do not see a service listed, please contact the CCIU at 484-237-5171.

Request for ServicesTo arrange for services, please phone or e-mail the contact person listed for the desired service.

ReferencesUpon request, the Chester County Intermediate Unit will supply references and a list of customers from the previous year.

To obtain references, please phone or e-mail the person listed as “contact person” for the program name for which you would like to obtain references.

Our MissionThe Chester County Intermediate Unit is a dynamic educational service agency providing quality, innovative, and cost-effective

programs to enhance the lives of students and members of our communities.

Beliefs in Support of the Mission:

Customer Service: We do everything with the goal of exceeding our customers’ expectations.

Partnership: We work collaboratively with our partners.

Leadership: We accept a leadership role in serving the needs of our communities.

Innovation: We promote change to meet evolving needs and foster innovation.

Advocacy: We serve as a liaison for our member districts at the county, state, and national levels.

Professional Commitment: We maintain the highest standards of conduct.

Organizational Culture: We provide an environment that fosters teamwork, creativity, professional growth, high morale, opportunity, and pride in all we do.

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1306 Service CoordinationSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

1306 service coordination provides the coordination of the evaluation and individual education program (IEP) processes for students who have been residentially placed for non-educational purposes, such as juvenile detention centers, mental health insti-tutions, drug and alcohol treatment centers, etc.

Action Science Kits (Project ASK)Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

This service provides training for, and loan of, elementary science kits for teachers. The kits contain lesson plans and all the materials and assessments for teaching science units in K-8 classrooms.

Autism Support Child Development Center Contact:Susan Mateka, Ed.D., Principale-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

Cross District Contact:Katie Corry, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

Preschool Special Education Contact:Sharyn Ball, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: sharynb@cciu.org, 484-237-5031

The autism support classroom programs provide academic, social, language, and developmental and behavioral support services to students diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Students receive individual and/or small group instruction in the following areas:

• Assessemnt of basic language and learning skills (ABLLS)• Communication skills• Enhanced interpersonal relationships • Inclusionary programming• Integrated, district-based curriculum • Multisensory approaches • Pragmatic language skills • Social and behavioral skills • Verbal behavior

The primary goal of the program is to promote interper-sonal, prosocial, and communication skills while maintaining appropriate academic advancement.

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

• Parent education• Positive behavior support

Related services not provided in basic program, but avail-able at an additional charge include:

• Direct one-on-one occupational therapy services• Direct one-on-one speech and language services• Occupational therapy consultation and assessment• Physical therapy • Speech and language consultation and assessment

Autism Support: Community-Based Program - Communities Helping Adolescents with AutismMake Progress (CHAAMP)Laurie Masino, Program Coordinatore-mail: lauriem@cciu.org, 610-518-6862

The Autism Support: Community-Based program allows students with autism to use the community as their classroom in order to transition them from school to adult life. The program provides autistic adolescents with the skills necessary to lead an independent life.

Program Features:• Communication skills• Functional life skills • Social skills

Community Experiences:• Develop a positive work ethic• Develop social skills• Increase ability to navigate in the community • Offer learning experiences that help students function

independently in society

Autism Support - Itinerant ConsultantKatie Corry, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

Autism support itinerant consultants provide services to students with autism spectrum disorders whose primary assign-ment is in a regular school with or without district special educa-tion services. Social skills instruction is provided as part of the basic program. The itinerant consultant provides a liaison service to teachers.

Blind/Visually Impaired Support Services - ItinerantVince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: vincem@cciu.org, 484-237-5013

The Itinerant Blind/Visually Impaired Support program provides specialized services and instruction for students, aged five through 21 years old who are in a regular education setting. The level of intervention is determined by student need, with a focus on the expanded core curricula.

Teachers of the visually impaired provide regular education

teachers with strategies for working with visually impaired stu-dents. Specialized instructional materials (digital, large print and Braille formats) and assistive technology equipment are provided to students as appropriate. Orientation and mobility instruction is provided as a related service.

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Each student’s program follows the mandate of his/her individualized education plan and his/her school district's gradu-ation requirements. In addition to academic and pre-vocational classes, students may participate in the following:

• Adventure education• Adventure/character education• Art• Chorus• Intramural sports• Music• Physical education• School volunteer programs• Swimming

The primary goal is to assist students in developing the necessary self-help skills, social skills, independent living skills, work habits and appropriate behavior to be successful in regular vocational programs and/or the world of work.

Related services provided in the basic program include:• Counseling • Social services • Psychological services

Health and support services provided in the basic pro-gram include:

• School nurse • Social worker • Psychological assessment

Related services not provided in the basic program, but

available at an additional cost include:• Speech and language therapy • Occupational and physical therapy • Hearing and vision services

CCiTVDiane Thomson, Program Development and Support Servicese-mail: dianet@cciu.org, 484-237-5017

CCiTV provides non-stop video delivery over the Internet. CCiTV's Video-on-Demand services broadcast school district video content at http://ccitv.cciu.org. CCiTV also provides live-stream services to broadcast school events live over the Internet.

Center for Arts & Technology Brandywine Campus Seth Schram, Principal e-mail: seths@cciu.org, 610-384-1585www.catbrandywine.org

The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in career & technical education. The Brandywine Campus serves students in the following schools/districts: Coatesville Area, Downingtown Area (West Campus), West Chester Area, Twin Valley, and Bishop Shanahan High School. Career and technical programs provided at the Brandywine Cam-pus are as follows:

• Allied Health Science Technology (seniors only)• Animal Science & Technology

Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA)Alan Slobojan, Ed.D., DirectorCareer, Technical & Customized Educatione-mail: alans@cciu.org, 484-237-5109

The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) provides high school students with the opportunity to earn original and make-up credit for course work completed online. The BVA was developed through a partnership between the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the 21st Century Cyber Charter School. All courses are approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and meet the Pennsylvania State Academic Standards.

Career Development CenterSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The Career Development Center is a center-based, pre-vocational program for students in a highly structured, staff-intensive environment. The program provides learning experiences for students with severe learning disabilities, physical handicaps, mild emotional disturbances, and mild to moderate mental retardation.

Basic academic, life and pre-vocational skills are taught in an integrated program for students, aged 14 to 21 years old. Aca-demic and pre-vocational skills are tailored to student abilities and interests as determined by the student's individualized edu-cation plan team. Emphasis is placed on developing functional skills ranging from basic survival and self-help to higher level reading and math skills.

Program Features• Community-based instruction• Computer literacy education• Cooperative education (work-study)• Individual assessment and educational planning• Integrated pre-vocational and academic programs• Interagency coordination - OVR and MH/MR• Job coaching for students involved in work experience

program• Prosocial skills instruction• Social experiences - student council, dances, assemblies,

field trips, Special Olympics, etc.• Structured environment• Transition services

Pre-vocational instruction is provided according to students' interests and abilities. These experiences may include:

• Automobile servicing• Carpentry • Computer Assistive Design (CAD) • Culinary arts• Food preparation • Health and child care• Horticulture • Project development• Small engine repair• Technology

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• Applied Engineering (juniors and seniors only) • Auto Collision Technology • Auto Service Technology • Business Academy • Carpentry/Cabinetmaking • Commercial & Graphic Arts • Computer Information Systems • Cosmetology• Criminal Justice & Police Sciences • Culinary Arts • Early Childhood Care & Education • Electrical Occupations • Electronic Systems Technology • Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles • Health Occupations • HVAC/Refrigeration Technology • Ninth Grade Exploratory (Downingtown only)• Teacher Academy (seniors only) • Welding & Metal Arts

Center for Arts & Technology Pickering CampusDebbie Noel, Principale-mail: debno@cciu.org, 610-933-8877www.catpickering.org

The Center for Arts & Technology is a public high school specializing in career and technical education. The Picker-ing Campus serves students in the Downingtown Area (East Campus), Great Valley, Owen J. Roberts, Phoenixville Area, and Tredyffrin/Easttown school districts. The following career and technical programs are provided at the Pickering Campus.

• Allied Health Science Technology (seniors only)• Animal Science & Technology• Applied Engineering (juniors and seniors only)• Auto Collision Technology• Auto Service Technology• Carpentry• Computer Information Systems• Cosmetology• Culinary Arts• Early Childhood Care & Education • Electrical Occupations/Telecommunications• Electronic Systems Technology• Engine Technology• Graphic Communications & Printing Technology• Health Occupations • Ninth Grade Exploratory• Security & Police Sciences• Teacher Academy (seniors only)

Changes (Drug & Alcohol Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Program) Kevin Donnelly, Clinical Supervisore-mail: kevind@cciu.org, 610-518-6979

The Changes Program is an alternative high school program that addresses the academic, social, emotional, and behavioral

needs of students who are not succeeding in a traditional high school setting due to substance abuse. The Changes Program provides an opportunity for students to receive an integrated program of treatment for substance abuse with individualized, rigorous academics in a small, caring and, personalized setting.

The primary goal of the program is to provide students with the skills to maintain sobriety, achieve academic success, transition into the community, and return to the regular school setting.

Chester County Alternative Education ProgramCharles (Chuck) Bonner, Ph.D., Principale-mail: chuckb@cciu.org, 610-384-6205

The Chester County Alternative Education program pro-vides services to middle and high school students (grades 5-12) who are unable to cope in a regular school environment. The program provides a structured and self-contained program with academic and behavior modification components.

Chester County Middle College High SchoolChristopher Watson, Principale-mail: chrisw@cciu.org, 610-280-9377 www.middlecollege.org

The Chester County Middle College High School is a joint venture of the Chester County Intermediate Unit and the Delaware County Community College. Located at the college’s Exton Center, the middle college offers an alternative education environment for secondary students at risk of not graduating in their home schools. Opportunities for students to enroll in both high school and college courses, as well as to participate in career internships, are integral components of this program.

Chester County, PA Public Schools Professional Recruiting ConsortiumIain Strachan, Director of Human Resourcese-mail: iains@cciu.org, 484-237-5085

This is a cooperative effort of local school districts and the CCIU to recruit outstanding professional employees throughout the eastern seaboard. This effort saves time, energy, money and resources for individual districts and the intermediate unit as they pool their resources to recruit professional employees.

Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS)Michael Katch, Principale-mail: michaelk@cciu.org, 610-345-1800www.technicalcollegehighschool.org

The Chester County Technical College High School features three distinct yet interrelated educational programs: traditional high school career and technical programs, traditional college courses, and new dual-enrollment initiatives that blend high school with for-credit college courses.

The Technical College High School is a partnership between the Chester County Intermediate Unit and Delaware County Community College and serves students from the Avon Grove,

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Child Development CenterSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The Child Development Center provides educational programs for students identified as requiring autistic support, multi-disability support, emotional support, learning support, and life skills support.

Choices ProgramSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessment e-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

Choices is an alternative high school program that provides services to students who have individual education plans (IEPs) or services agreements and who are exhibiting mild to moderate adjustment difficulties. Students work both independently and in small group settings to satisfy IEP requirements and to complete course work that is aligned with the general education curricu-lum of their home school district.

The primary goal of this program is to provide students with an alternative setting for up to one academic year and then to transition them back into either a regular high school setting or another alternative setting.

Community Engagement for Early Care and EducationTerry Mullineaux, Supervisore-mail: terrym@cciu.org, 484-237-5401

Community Engagement for Early Care and Education in-

volves the community-at-large, including businesses and legisla-tors, in developing an awareness of early care and education for the following programs: The Keystone STARs Program, Child Care, PA Pre-K Counts, Preschool Special Education, and the Nurse Family Partnership.

Computer RepairJohn A. DeMillion, Director of Information Technologye-mail: johnd@cciu.org, 484-237-5220

This service repairs computers, printers, and related hard-ware. Repairs may take ten business days or longer (depending on parts availability) to complete.

Conference Center and Facilities RentalKristie Zoltek, Conference Center Coordinatore-mail: conferencecenter@cciu.org, 484-237-5153

The Conference Center at the Chester County Intermediate Unit provides a full-service, state-of-the-art training and meeting facility for hosting seminars, workshops, and meetings sponsored by educational institutions, businesses, non-profit and govern-ment organizations.

Centrally located in the heart of Chester County, the facil-ity’s professional atmosphere and purposeful design support and promote learning and the sharing of ideas.

Kennett Consolidated, Octorara Area, Oxford Area, and Unionville-Chadds Ford School Districts.

Traditional career and technical programs include: • Allied Health (seniors only) • Animal Science and Technology • Automotive Collision Technology • Automotive Service Technology • Carpentry • Computer Information Systems • Cosmetology • Culinary Arts • Early Childhood Care & Education • Electronic Systems Technology • Engine Technology & Recreation Vehicles • Finance Academy • Health Career Academy (juniors and seniors only) • Health Occupations • Horticulture & Landscape Gardening • HVAC/Refrigeration Technology • Security & Police Sciences • Teacher Academy (seniors only)

Chester County Youth Center ProgramEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

This program provides the educational program at the Chester County Youth Center. The educational program addresses the academic needs of adjudicated adolescents and those requiring a shelter for other reasons.

Chester County Youth OrchestraEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

The Chester County Youth Orchestra (CCYO) provides gifted student musicians in grades five through 12 with the opportunity to develop individual and ensemble musical perfor-mance skills and to learn standard orchestral repertoire. In addi-tion to performing as a symphony orchestra, select students play in chamber ensembles (string quartets and wind ensembles).

The orchestra performs a minimum of two public concerts annually. Students are accepted to the CCYO by audition only. Auditions are held in early September and January.

Child Care Services - Infant and Toddler CentersTeresa Mullineaux, Supervisore-mail: terrym@cciu.org, 484-237-5401

The infant and toddler centers serve children 6 weeks to 5 years old*. The programs are funded in part by the Department of Public Welfare. The program follows a 180-day school calen-dar, and the centers are open from 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

* The program is open to the community but largely serves teen parents from Chester County school districts.

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Consortium PricingRina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learninge-mail: rinav@cciu.org, 484-237-5054

Consortium pricing is available for curriculum materials and technology products when there is an interest from more than 50% of Chester County school districts.

Continuing Professional Education (CPE)Kari Shields, Registrar email: karis@cciu.org, 484-237-5023

This program provides educators with undergraduate and graduate-level courses for continuing professional education (CPE) credit. The Chester County Continuing Professional Education Council reviews and recommends course proposals to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for accreditation. CPE course credits may be applied toward Act 48 requirements or Instructional II certification.

Countywide InserviceMary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialiste-mail: marydr@cciu.org, 484-237-5137

The Countywide Inservice program is held each November on election day. Workshops are designed to meet the unique staff development needs of special area educators including:

• Special education teachers• Paraprofessionals• Guidance counselors• Social workers• Family and consumer science teachers• Speech and language specialists• Education technology teachers• Gifted education teachers• Librarians• Psychologists• School nurses• World language teachers• ESL teachers

Hours attended at these workshops may be applied toward Act 48 requirements.

Course and Workshop Support ServicesMary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialiste-mail: marydr@cciu.org, 484-237-5137

This service is offered to outside organizations that run their own education-focused CPE courses and/or workshops. The primary goal of this program is to offer a bridge between these organizations and the educational community. Through this program, educators are linked with alternate professional development opportunities. Organizations may contract with CCIU to provide various levels of advertising, registration and Act 48 reporting services for the participants in their programs.

Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Sue Lombardi, Supervisor of Clinical Treatment Programse-mail: suel@cciu.org, 610-384-7647

The Crisis Prevention Institute course identifies proven strategies for the safety and welfare of all persons involved in a crisis situation. Participants learn safe and effective means to de-escalate a crisis and to protect themselves when confronted with a potentially violent individual.

Crisis ResponseRobin Romanelli, Administrative Assistante-mail: robinr@cciu.org, 484-237-5094

To help determine the most appropriate intervention, crisis team members use their clinical awareness of the impact of trauma and grief on both the individual and the school system. The Chester County crisis response team assists schools/districts during a crisis by sending a trained team to any school or district needing assistance. Areas of assistance include, but are not limited to: letter to parents; safe rooms; before and after school meeting agendas; staff assignments; and media guidelines.

Curriculum Needs Assessment StudyRina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learninge-mail: rinav@cciu.org, 484-237-5094

This service provides school districts with an in-depth external review of their curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Analysis can be conducted by content area or by organizational level. All reviews are collaboratively planned with district staff.

Deaf/Hearing Impaired Classroom Support Program - Cross DistrictVince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: vincem@cciu.org, 484-237-5013

CCIU operates district-based Deaf and hearing impaired classrooms at the elementary and secondary levels. The program supports students whose degree of hearing loss and communica-tion needs require placement in a total communication setting.

Instruction is provided in the following areas:• Functional academics • Daily living skills • Pre-vocational/vocational experiences• Speech/language development • Integrated district curricula• Social skills development

Audiological services are included in the basic program. Additional related services are available as required by individual students, among which are speech and language therapy and interpretation/transliteration.

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Discover ProgramVince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: vincem@cciu.org, 484-237-5013

The Discover Program integrates classroom and pre-vocational instruction with on-the-job training. Students with individualized education plans, between the ages of 16 and 21 years old, are assessed for placement in group and/or individual employment settings within the community. Work experiences vary in length and intensity depending on student ability, past experience, and student/employer match. Trained evaluators assess students; contact employers to identify appropriate employment opportunities; coordinate on-the-job coaching; and support the classroom teacher. Employment-related travel training instruction is also provided to students prior to graduation.

In addition, the Discover Program coordinates the assignment of students to Brian's House and Handicrafters Work Placement programs; and, facilitates the referral process; provides weekly oversight of students; and, provides quarterly feedback to referring districts.

The primary goal of this program is to prepare students for success in the workplace and for independent living.

Program Features• Individual and group job coaching • Vocational assessment • Employment placement and support• Travel training instruction • Job development

Distance Learning & Internet2Kim Breuninger, Educational Technology Programs Coordinator e-mail: kimb@cciu.org, 484-237-5098

Schools have moved from independent, four-walled rooms to global environments with students communicating and collaborating with others around the world in real-time. This communication takes place with videoconference equipment that allows students and educators to meet, discuss and learn about other cultures, governments, and economics while solving authentic problems.

Programs and applications:• Megaconference Jr.: A student-led international videoconference for k-12 schools• MyK20 users forum• Internet2 applications• Professional development• MAGPI Internet2 certification• Student-led mini forums

Document Imaging & Record Retention ServicesLiz Hummel, Data Imaging Clerk484-237-5179, e-mail: lizhu@cciu.org

The Document Imaging & Record Retention depart-ment electronically maintains records for school districts, such

as regular education (transcripts and mandated information), special education, personnel/payroll, migrant education records, etc. Documents are scanned and stored on a secure Web-based server and are accessed over the Internet.

Driver EducationDel Brown, Coordinatore-mail: delb@cciu.org, 484-237-5189

The Driver Education program provides 30 hours of class-room instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction to high school students. Classroom instruction may be scheduled after regular school hours, during the school day, and in the summer. Depending on the district, behind-the-wheel training is scheduled after school, evenings, weekends, and during lunch and study hall. The CCIU Driver Education program is ap-proved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

Duplication ServicesTonia Farnum, Supervisore-mail: toniaf@cciu.org, 484-237-5355

Duplication services provide high-speed, black and white

copying, color copying, and bindery services to CCIU programs and Chester County public and non-public schools.

Early Care and Education CenterTeresa Mullineaux, Supervisore-mail: terrym@cciu.org, 484-237-5401

The Early Care and Education Center provides a nurturing environment in which infants, toddlers and preschool children play, learn, and develop. This program is located at the Educa-tional Service Center in Downingtown, and operates year round, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Education and Training Services for Adjudicated Youth/Residential Treatment FacilityChris Watson, PrincipalChester County Middle College High Schoole-mail: chrisw@cciu.org, 610-280-9377

This program provides educational programs for court adju-dicated youth. Basic academic instruction in all major subject ar-eas can be provided as well as reading, physical education, driver education, related arts, and special education. Supervisors and fully-certified regular and special education staff are assigned to deliver educational programs. Classes are limited to a maximum of 12 students per teacher. Instructional aides are also provided as needed.

Emotional and Learning Support - Center for Arts & TechnologyLisa Tzanakis, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: lisat@cciu.org, 484-237-6000

Emotional and learning support classrooms provide academic and emotional support for students identified as

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emotionally disturbed and who manifest behaviors that result in behavioral and academic deficits. Students receive instructional and emotional support based on their individual needs.

The primary goal of this program is to increase the basic academic, social, and behavioral skills necessary to function in school and in the community.

Program Features:• Curriculum following general education courses • Consultation with community agencies • Parent involvement• Behavior management program • Transitional/vocational program at the secondary level• Group interaction training • Problem-solving and impulse-control intervention

Instruction is provided in the following areas:• Interpersonal skills • Academic development• Self-regulation skills • Prosocial skills• Positive school behaviors

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

• Behavioral management techniques• Vocational assessment • Psychological assessment and counseling• Interagency coordination • Mental health specialist support

Related services not provided in the basic program, but available at an additional charge include:

• Speech and language therapy • Occupational and physical therapy

Emotional Support - Child Development CenterSusan Mateka, Ed.D., Principale-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The Emotional Support program at the Child Development Center provides academic and emotional support for students. Students receive instructional and emotional support to improve social and behavioral skills, group interaction skills, improvement of self-esteem, and remediation in planned courses. Classes are provided for students 5 to 21 years old.

The primary goal is to increase social skills development so that students are able to function appropriately in school and in the community.

Program Features:• Individual assessment and educational planning • Structured environment• Interagency coordination• Computer literacy education• Community-based instruction • Social experiences - dances, assemblies, field trips, etc.

• Curriculum following mandated planned courses• Parent education• Transition services• Job coaching • Adaptive physical education• Swimming• Community work experience • Positive behavior support • Prosocial skills instruction• Adventure education

Related services provided in the basic program include:• Speech and language therapy • Positive behavior support• Social skills training • Counseling and social services• Pre-vocational skills • Adventure education

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

• School nurse • Social worker • Psychiatric services• Psychological assessment • Positive behavior support

Related services not included in the basic program, but available at an additional cost include:

• Occupational and physical therapy • Hearing and vision services • Psychiatric evaluations

Emotional Support - Cross DistrictKatie Corry, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

Emotional support classrooms provide academic and emo-tional support for students identified as emotionally disturbed who manifest behaviors which result in behavioral and academic deficits. Students receive instructional and emotional support based on their individual needs.

Program Features:• Curriculum following general education courses • Consultation with community agencies • Parent involvement• Behavior management program • Transitional/vocational program at the secondary level• Group interaction training • Problem solving and impulse control intervention

Instruction is provided in the following areas:• Interpersonal skills • Academic development• Self-regulation skills • Prosocial skills

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• Positive school behaviors

The primary goal is to increase basic academic, social, and behavioral skills necessary to function appropriately in school and in the community.

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

• Behavior management• Vocational assessment • Psychological assessment and counseling• Interagency coordination • Psychiatric assessment and consultation• Mental health specialist support

Related services not provided in the basic program, but available at an additional cost include:

• Speech and language therapy • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy

English as a Second Language (ESL)Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Services e-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

Students in the English as a Second Language (ESL) pro-gram are provided with instructional services to assist them in their academic subjects; to develop their ability to read, write, speak English, and to adjust to the social and academic demands of learning in an English-speaking classroom.

E-Strategic Planning SupportRina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learninge-mail: rinav@cciu.org, 484-237-5054

On-site support is available for district e-strategic plan-ning, including facilitation of large group planning meetings; plan-specific work groups; and other targeted support/technical assistance to help with completion of the strategic plan.

Even StartDeborah Hertzfeld-Miller, Supervisore-mail: deborahh@cciu.org, 610-444-6357

The Even Start program is a family literacy program that provides adult education, early childhood education, parent-ing education, and Adult-Child Interactive Reading Inventory (ACIRI) activities. Services are provided through a combination of center-based and home-based components. A family qualifies for Even Start services if there is a child between the ages of birth and eight years and a parent eligible for adult basic educa-tion. These services are offered in the Avon Grove and Kennett Consolidated School Districts only.

Featured Educational Speaker WorkshopsMary Driscoll, Staff Development Specialiste-mail: marydr@cciu.org, 484-237-5137

This program offers workshops with nationally known presenters in education. Topics presented center on current trends, published works, and research-based strategies in educa-tion. Participants learn creative and instructional strategies easily adaptable to the classroom environment. Hours attended at these workshops may be applied toward Act 48 requirements.

Fingerprinting ServicesMelanie Coldiron, Coordinatore-mail: melaniec@cciu.org, 484-237-5321

The Teacher Resource and Innovation Center (TRIC) at CCIU provides FBI fingerprinting services to teachers and the community. Applicants must register with Cogent Systems prior to visiting the TRIC to be fingerprinted. Registration details, fee structure and hours of operation are available at http://pa.cogentid.com.

Food Service ProgramSylvie Baccaro, Food Service Managere-mail: sylvieb@cciu.org, 610-383-5725

Food services provide breakfast, lunch, and/or snacks for students and staff located at the Child & Career Development Center; the Chester County Alternative Education program; the Center for Arts and Technology Brandywine and Pickering Campuses; the Chester County Middle College High School; the Chester County Technical College High School; the CARE, Changes, Choices, Reach, and Steps programs; the Even Start program; and Chester County Head Start centers. In addition, the Food Service program also provides meals to CCIU child care centers located in Coatesville; and, operates a satellite pro-gram for the Family Academy Charter School in West Chester.

Government Relations/Legislative ServicesJacob E. Dailey, Esq., Director of Communicationse-mail: jacobd@cciu.org, 484-237-5171

Chester County school directors and school district adminis-trators are apprised of current legislative and regulatory activity. Area legislators are informed of the impact of proposed legisla-tion on local school districts. Additionally, the director serves as a liaison to various statewide legislative councils. The Chester County School Boards Legislative Council is a component of this service.

Head StartDeborah Hertzfeld-Miller, Supervisore-mail: deborahh@cciu.org, 610-383-6800

Head Start provides developmentally appropriate early childhood services to children, aged three to five years old. Chil-dren receive free medical and dental screenings and nutritious meals and snacks. Head Start provides children with activities that help them grow mentally, socially, emotionally and physi-cally. Centers are conveniently located in Coatesville, Downing-

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town, Jennersville, Kennett Square, Oxford, Phoenixville, Pott-stown and West Chester. Classes are half-day, Monday-Thursday. Federal funds are provided by the Department of Health and Human Services. Head Start is a federally-funded preschool pro-gram for children from low-income families. Over 446 children participate in the Head Start program each year.

Hearing Impaired Communication Classroom - Preschool Special EducationSharyn Ball, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: sharynb@cciu.org, 484-237-5031

The preschool classroom for children who are hearing

impaired provides learning experiences in a language-rich envi-ronment for children, three to five years of age. Programming is provided for eligible children as determined by the IEP team. If appropriate, districts may choose to offer preschool special education services to children during their kindergarten year.

The primary goal of the program is to improve com-munication skills through spoken language and listening. Sign language support may be used as a bridge to oral language.

Program Features• Individual assessment and educational planning• Learning outcomes based on the child’s needs• Assistive technology• Family service plan provided at parent’s request• Parent training

The instructional program includes:• Readiness skills • Sign language support (as needed) • Auditory skills• Social skills • Communication skills • Language skills

Related services provided in the program include:• Speech and language therapy • Occupational and physical therapy

Health and support services provided in the basic program

include:• Psychological assessment and consultative services• Service coordination • Psychiatric consultation

Hearing Impaired Support Program - ItinerantVince McVeigh, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: vincem@cciu.org, 484-237-5013

The Itinerant Hearing Impaired Support program provides specialized services and instruction for students, ages five through 21, whose skills allow them to function in a regular school setting. The level of intervention is determined by stu-dent need.

Teachers of the hearing impaired provide classroom teach-ers with strategies for working with hearing impaired students.

Auditory training units are provided to students as appropriate. Loaner hearing aids are provided when personal aids are not working. Audiological services are provided as a related service.

Home & Community ServicesCatherine Scanlon, Supervisore-mail: catherines@cciu.org, 484-237-5192

Home & Community Services provides behavioral and mental health rehabilitation services (wraparound) to childrenand their families. Wraparound services offer an alternative to more restrictive intervention, such as an out-of-home placement.

The primary goal is to provide school districts and agen-cies with an integrated and coordinated approach to serving at-risk children that allows students to remain in the least-restric-tive, academic setting as possible.

Program Features:• Therapeutic support staff (TSS)/behavioral health personal care assistant (BHPCA) • Consolidation and coordination of services• Ongoing supervision • Group intervention and support services• Cost efficiency • Mobile therapists and behavior specialist consultants

Homeless Children's InitiativeTerry Mullineaux, Supervisore-mail: terrym@cciu.org, 484-237-5401

The Homeless Children's Initiative works with school districts, social service agencies, and Chester County shelters to identify and support the needs of homeless children through the Pennsylvania Department of Education and in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Act.

McKinney-Vento provides that homeless children have ac-cess to the same free and appropriate education as other children and youth. The objectives of the initiative are:

• To eliminate barriers, including enrollment, record transfer, and transportation• To create sensitivity to homeless childrens' needs, and to promote an awareness of their educational rights within the school setting• To coordinate services with community agencies and

shelters to refer homeless children for support services, such as: mental health services, drug and alcohol

programs, food pantries, housing initiatives, churches and community-based groups. • To provide an accurate count of school-age homeless

youth

Hosted ServicesLarry Konig, Metropolitan Area Network Managere-mail: larryk@cciu.org, 484-237-5003

Hosted Services provides a combination of traditional IT services over the Internet or other wide area networks (WANs).

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These include application and Web site hosting; infrastructure, applications, and security monitoring; e-mail; and, off-site data storage. Customers can consolidate their IT needs with Hosted Services for a predictable recurring fee. Hosted Services is able to keep costs low by delivering the same software and service to many customers simultaneously. Customers are charged on a subscription basis.

Information Technology Consulting ServicesJohn A. DeMillion, Director, Information Technologye-mail: johnd@cciu.org, 484-237-5092

This program provides customized information technology consulting services in a variety of areas. Services are dependent on technical resource availability and may not be offered at all times.

Innovation InstituteJohn P. Branson, Ed.D., Director, Educational Research, Development, and Technology Servicese-mail: johnbr@cciu.org, 484-237-5016

The Innovation Institute assists educators in developing instructional strategies to better prepare students for the 21st Century global society.

The Innovation Institute prepares students to be innovators by:

• Seeking partnerships with Centers of Innovation• Identifying instructional programs that teach the skills of

innovation• Providing professional development programs focusing on fostering creativity and innovation within the

curriculum• Highlighting innovative practices to use in our schools

Innovation in the classroom involves rethinking learning. It involves student-based projects where the students are empow-ered to make sense of the world. It requires them to be chal-lenged by their peers and their teachers to solve new problems and explore opportunities. Innovation in the classroom involves preparing today's learners for tomorrow's world.

Instruction-in-the-HomeSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The Instruction-in-the-Home program is a home-based program providing learning experiences at home for students who have disabilities so severe that they cannot attend a school-based program. Instruction is provided for students aged five through 21 years old. Parents/guardians are fully involved in the educational process.

The primary goal of the program is to enable students to maintain optimal function in the areas of cognition, communica-tion, and self-help.

Services, as defined in a student’s individualized education

plan, are provided five to 10 hours per week and may include the following:

• Cognitive development • Fine and gross motor skills • Self-help skills• Social skills • Communication skills

Related consultation services may include:• Speech and language therapy • Hearing and vision services • Psychological assessment• Occupational and physical therapy

Program Features:• Evaluation by a multidisciplinary team• Individualized program plan• Coordination of related services

Instructional Technology and Training ServicesKim Breuninger, Educational Technology Programs Coordinatore-mail: kimb@cciu.org, 484-237-5098

This service provides extensive training for school districts in the effective use of instructional technology. CCIU staff work with district teachers to develop curriculum, educational Web sites, and collaborative partnerships. In addition to researching and evaluating the newest educational technology, staff develop new applications designed to meet the needs of school districts.

Staff develop on-line resources for use by teachers that provide lesson plans, links to curriculum-related Web sites, video-on-demand, Moodle, and distance learning training and collaborations.

Grant and educational technology consultations are also available.

Insurance ConsortiumIain Strachan, Director of Human Resourcese-mail: iains@cciu.org, 484-237-5085

The CCIU coordinates a cooperative effort to purchase life, medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability, worker’s and certain liability insurance coverages for school districts.

Interagency CollaborationSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

Through the Home, School & Community Council, school districts have the opportunity to collaborate with all child-serv-ing agencies in order to help students succeed in school. Staff from educational, clinical, protective, and corrections services work to enhance and coordinate services for students. Each district sets aside one day per month to counsel families. These meetings can be scheduled by families, school districts, or other child-serving agencies. This program is for regular and special education students who are not fully benefiting from their edu-cational experience.

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Council staff have also developed a collection of interven-tion manuals that are available to school districts and clinical agencies.

Joint PurchasingSharon Fremont, Purchasing Managere-mail: sharonfr@cciu.org, 484-237-5156

Through the joint competitive bidding process, the Chester County School Districts’ Joint Purchasing Board takes advantage of lower prices, reduced advertising costs and other economies associated with combining the purchases of materials, supplies and equipment. Each year, the board bids and then purchases approximately 1,200 items in up to 30 different categories. The Joint Purchasing Board is composed of a business administrator from each of the 12 Chester County school districts and the IU’s Director of Administrative Services. Chester County municipali-ties and other entities also participate in the joint purchasing program for selected bid items.

Learning Support (Neurologically Impaired) -Child Development CenterSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

Learning support (neurologically impaired) programs pro-vide individualized learning experiences for students, aged 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/or 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 as well as basic interpersonal skills.

Learning Support Program - Center for Arts & Technology and Chester County Technical College High SchoolLisa Tzanakis, Supervisore-mail: lisat@cciu.org, 484-237-6000

The learning support program provides academic support services for students in grades 9-12 whose skills allow them to function within a regular education setting. The level of inter-vention is determined by the student’s needs.

The primary goal of this program is to increase student’s academic skills for successful integration in school, work, and the community.

Program Features:• Support within vocational classes • Transition planning • Ongoing general education/special education collaboration • Individualized educational planning • Vocational assessment

• Curriculum-based assessment techniques • 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, but

available at an additional cost include:• Speech and language therapy • Occupational therapy • Physical therapy

Legal Advice and CounselJacob E. Dailey, Esq., Director of Communications e-mail: jacobd@cciu.org, 484-237-5171

Legal advice on educational matters is provided to Chester County school district administrative personnel. This service provides prompt responses to questions that arise within school districts. However, it is not intended as a substitute for the advice of, nor the representation by, local school board solicitors.

Life Skills Support Career Development Center Contact:Susan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

Cross District Contact:Katie Corry, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

This Life Skills Support program provides a continuum of services for students, aged five through 21 years old, whose so-cial/behavioral skills are developmentally delayed. At the lower elementary level, programs focus on self-help and readiness skills; the upper elementary level focuses on the acquisition of academic skills; the middle school level focuses on pre-vocation-al and practical work skills; and the high school level focuses on community-based vocational programming, independent living, and recreational/leisure skills.

The primary goal of this program is to develop each student’s cognitive, social, motor, behavioral, and vocational potential to increase independent functioning.

Program Features:• Individual assessment and educational planning• Functional school/community experiences• Sensory materials and equipment• Individualized instructional computer applications• Positive behavior support• Transitional programming at the secondary level• Preparation for independent living

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Instruction is provided in the following areas:• Functional academics• Daily living skills • Social and behavioral skills• Pre-vocational/vocational/community-based experiences

Health and support services provided in the basic program

include:• Psychological assessment • Consultative and transition services

Related services not included in the basic program, but available at an additional cost include:

• Speech and language therapy• Occupational and physical therapy

Literacy AllianceJanine Presloid, Literacy Specialiste-mail: janinep@cciu.org, 484-237-5329

The Literary Alliance provides an ongoing discussion regard-ing belief systems about writing and how those beliefs impact the instruction, assessment, scoring, culture, and context of writing within the classroom. Attendees are required to attend six sessions.

Management ConsultationJoseph Lubitsky, Director of Administrative Servicese-mail: joel@cciu.org, 484-237-5071

Upon request, the Chester County Intermediate Unit pro-vides 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 develop-ment, and logistical support.

Media Duplication Services Melanie Coldiron, Coordinatore-mail: melaniec@cciu.org, 484-237-5018

The Media Distribution/Media Duplication department provides media services such as downlinking satellite teleconfer-ences, VHS/DVD duplication, CD duplication, print materials distribution, and traditional audio/visual equipment rentals.

Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Programs(CARE Program - Children aged 6 through 10 years old)/ (Reach Program - Adolescents aged 14 through 21 years old)Sue Lombardi, Supervisor of Clinical Treatment Programse-mail: suel@cciu.org, 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)Samuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

This program is the educational component of a mental health, partial hospitalization placement. Students 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 The complexity of 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

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Multi-Disability Support - Cross DistrictKatie Corry, Supervisor, Special Educatione-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

The Cross-District Multi-disability Support program pro-vides learning experiences for students who have been diagnosed with multiple disabilities.

The primary goal is to develop basic and independent liv-ing 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 on an as-needed basis include:

• Speech and language therapy • Occupational and physical therapy • Adaptive equipment • Hearing and vision services

NegotiationsIain Strachan, Director of Human Resourcese-mail: iains@cciu.org, 484-237-5085

The CCIU coordinates the exchange of information among school district labor negotiators. Meetings are conducted to dis-cuss issues and plan strategies for the negotiation of employee labor contracts.

Network Operations CenterLarry Konig, Metropolitan Area Network Managere-mail: larryk@cciu.org, 484-237-5003

The Network Operations Center oversees the daily opera-tion and maintenance of the county's high-speed network. It monitors network traffic and resolves any network communi-cation problems, congestions, and failures. Metropolitan area network consultation, security audits, and design services are also available.

Non-Public School ServicesEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

Eligible non-public schools in Chester County receive services for their students in remedial mathematics and reading, guidance, and speech and language. Non-public schools receive federal funds for innovative programs, staff development, tech-nology equipment, and to strengthen mathematics and science programs. Nearly 14,000 students in non-public schools benefit from these services.

Migrant Education ServicesJane Hershberger, Ed.D., Supervisore-mail: janeher@cciu.org, 484-237-5052

Migrant education services provide for the educational, social, and health needs of over 2,200 children in Chester, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties. Specific services include: identification, instructional support, learning reinforcement, multicultural services, health referrals, parent involvement coordination, and summer programs. Migrant Education services are supplemental to Title I and school district English as a second language (ESL) programs. Federal and state funds support migrant education programs and activities.

Multi-Disability Support - Child Development CenterSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The multi-disability support program provides learning experiences for elementary- and secondary-age students who have been diagnosed with multiple disabilities by a physician and school psychologist.

The primary goal is to develop basic and independent liv-ing 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• Assessemnt of Basic Language and Learning Skills (ABLLS)• Academics

Related services include:• Counseling and social services

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 • Adaptive equipment • Occupational and physical therapy • Hearing and vision services

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Nursery School ProgramSeth Schram, Principal (Brandywine Campus)e-mail: seths@cciu.org, 610-384-1585

Richard Teifel, Supervisor (Pickering Campus)e-mail: richt@cciu.org, 610-933-8877

The preschool nursery program is operated by high school students in the Early Childhood Care and Education program at the Center for Arts & Technology. While the students are supervised by professional staff, the direction of the preschool is guided by secondary students. A goal of the preschool is to enhance the preschooler’s self-esteem and social interaction. Daily activities include: free play, art, music, readiness activities, large and small muscle activities, snack and story time. Academ-ics are introduced by exposure and readiness activities. Emphasis is placed on the social and emotional growth of each child. Tra-ditionally, the program begins the first Wednesday in October. Days and hours of operation vary by campus location.

Occupational and Physical TherapyVince McVeigh, Supervisor of Special Educatione-mail: vincem@cciu.org, 484-237-5013

Occupational and physical therapy services promote im-proved quality of movement, posture, fine motor functioning, visual motor functioning, gross motor balance, strength and coordination, functioning posture, appropriate positioning and mobility, and independence in activities of daily living.

The primary goal of this program is to assist each student in compensating for sensory, physical, and motor deficits in order to access an appropriate special education program or regular education program under Chapter 15.

Program Features:• Individual or small group therapy • Consultation services• Monitoring of students• Inservice training• Preparation of specialized student materials

On-line Course Design and Moodle SupportLaura Mikowychok, On-line Program Designere-mail: laurami@cciu.org, 484-237-5218

This program provides the design and development of in-struction for on-line delivery. Technologies may include Moodle, videoconferencing, Elluminate, and others. Specific services offered include:

• Creation of on-line courses for professional development/instructional design• Recommendations for interface design, sequencing of instruction, use of assessments and

design of course materials• Development of course materials that follow sound

instructional design principles• Evaluation of course materials for instructional

effectiveness

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 to share content (handouts, notes, presentations) with students, com-municate important information to students and parents, and to administer on-line tests and quizzes.

Parent MentorMaryann Amici, Parent Mentore-mail: maryanna@cciu.org, 484-237-5123

The parent mentor provides direct support to parents, students, and school districts in a variety of ways. A few of the services provided by the parent mentor include, but are not limited to:

• Parent consultation on special education regulation and rights

• Training and support for parent networks• Consultation and training on IEP meetings, 504 service

agreements, and functional behavior assessments• Assistance with effective home-school partnerships• Customized training for parents and educators

PaTTAN Videoconference/Teleconference Downlink SiteRobin Romanelli, Administrative Assistante-mail: robinr@cciu.org, 484-237-5094

CCIU offers its facilities as a downlink site for PaTTAN videoconferences and teleconferences that are broadcast across the state. Participants can sign up on PaTTAN’s Web site to at-tend a broadcast that is being shown via CCIU. PaTTAN can be accessed at http://pattan.net.

Practical Nursing ProgramPatricia Knecht, Directore-mail: pattyk@cciu.org, 610-384-6214

The Practical Nursing program is a post-secondary program that prepares students for the NCLEX-PN licensing exam.

This program includes 1,635 hours of instruction for stu-dents who have graduated from high school or completed their GED and who meet the minimum standard for admission on a nursing entrance exam. The program has an excellent reputation throughout the county and consistently boasts 95% job place-ment for graduates seeking employment and 100% first time NCLEX-PN pass rates since 2007.

The Practical Nursing Program is offered at the Center for

Arts & Technology Brandywine Campus in Coatesville and the Chester County Technical College High School in West Grove. Day and evening options are available.

The Practical Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission and approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

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Preschool Special Education Services Ann Henry, Assistant Director of Early Childhood & Related Servicese-mail: annh@cciu.org, 484-237-5131

Preschool special education services provide learning experiences for children with developmental delays in the areas of speech and language, cognition, social behavior, and fine and gross motor skills. Classroom instruction is provided for children with disabilities, aged three to five years old.

Programming is provided to eligible children at the direction of the individual education plan (IEP) team. Preschool special education services may be provided at the request of a school district.

The primary goal is to improve the development of preschool-aged children so that they can access the general cur-riculum when they become school-aged.

The instructional program includes the following five areas:• Readiness skills • Communication skills • Social and behavioral skills• Motor skills • Language skills

Related services provided in the basic program include:• Speech and language therapy • Vision and hearing services • Occupational and physical therapy Health and support services provided in the basic program

include:• Psychological assessment and consultative services• Psychiatric consultation• Service coordinators

Program Features:• Individual assessment and educational planning• Learning outcomes based on child’s needs• Specialized sensory materials and equipment and

adaptive equipment• Parent training

Prime TimeRichard Teifel, Supervisore-mail: richt@cciu.org, 610-933-8877

The Prime Time program provides adult students with day-time skills training in any of the career and technical programs offered at the Center for Arts & Technology. Typically, adult stu-dents enroll for three hours per day per semester. However, they may elect to attend for more than three hours per day and/or more than one semester. Tuition is paid by individuals, sponsor-ing employers, or government agencies. Individual training plans are created to meet the adult student’s individual career goals.

Prison EducationEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

This program provides education and training for adjudi-cated youth at the Chester County Prison.

Professional Development ConsultantsRina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learninge-mail: rinav@cciu.org, 484-237-5054

Consultants provide high quality, job-specific professional development in areas where specialized training may not be avail-able. These areas include, but are not limited to, science, math, literacy, and instructional delivery.

Program Development and Support ServicesDiane Thomson, Program Development and Support Coordinatore-mail: dianet@cciu.org, 484-237-5017

Program development and support services are coordinated to aid school districts in their efforts to integrate technology into the classroom. Listed below is a sampling of the programs/ser-vices provided.

• CCiTV• Live stream events• Middle and high school computer fairs• PDE webinar series• Reading Olympics• State technology student showcases• Elluminate moderator training• Video production

Psychiatric Consultation and EvaluationSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

Psychiatric consultation services include diagnostic and consultative intervention services for students, aged three to 21 years old, enrolled in regular and/or special education programs. Services are provided by licensed child psychiatrists.

Psychological Counseling and ConsultationSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

The intermediate unit assists school districts in providing psychological counseling to students.

Technical and direct service assistance is offered to districts as listed below:

• Technical support to secure alternative funding mechanisms, i.e., ACCESS and behavioral health rehabilitative services (BHRS)

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• Direct training to district psychologists and IEP teams on the use of effective evidence-based psychological counseling treatment• Psychological counseling to students by licensed psychologists and licensed social workers

Public Relations ConsultationMary Jeanne Curley, Director of Public Relations e-mail: maryc@cciu.org, 484-237-5171

The Public Relations department is available to assist school districts in developing and implementing plans, projects and programs that enhance internal and external communications. Consulting services are available for special events planning. In addition, the public relations department provides production services including:

• Typesetting• Photography• Graphic design• Desktop publishing• Web design services• Kids News• The Chester County Student Update

Rise ProgramSusan Mateka, Ed.D., PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: suem@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

Rise is a program for high school students who require in-tensive in-school counseling, academic coursework, and behavior management plans in order to make meaningful educational progress. The goal for all students is to enable their transition to a least-restrictive environment and/or to graduate from high school.

Rise addresses the needs of students who have depression,

anxiety, and other mental health disorders which interfere in their ability to make progress in their regular high school. The program does not offer in-school medication management, ongoing psychiatric services, drug and alcohol counseling, or physical management of aggressive behaviors.

Program Features:• PA standards based instructional program• Daily group counseling• Daily psycho-educational skills training• Weekly individual counseling• Diagnostic and prescriptive instruction • Ongoing progress monitoring• Interagency collaboration• Weekly parent communication • IEP management• Daily therapeutic activities• Clinical and educational supervision• Professional team collaboration

Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Preparation ProgramEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

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 ServicesSue Lombardi, Supervisor of Clinical Treatment Programse-mail: suel@cciu.org, 610-384-7647

This program provides school districts with local audits, program development, direct specialized mental health and/or social competence services, clinical supervision, and program development for school-based mental health services. Services are arranged through collaborative planning.

School Board Member InserviceJacob E. Dailey, Esq., Director of Communications e-mail: jacobd@cciu.org, 484-237-5171

This service provides training programs to keep school board members and administrators informed on current edu-cational 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 con-ducted in cooperation with the Chester County School Boards Legislative Council.

School District Purchasing & Procurement ProgramSharon Fremont, Purchasing Managere-mail: sharonfr@cciu.org, 484-237-5156

This service provides school districts with assistance in complying with legal requirements for school purchasing and procurement. Services include: bid development and administra-tion, product specifications, bid analysis, assistance with ongoing purchasing, and supply management.

School Improvement PlanningTo be selected; 484-237-5334

The CCIU works with school improvement team members from districts and schools to develop an effective plan. School improvement technical assistance is organized to provide teams with a data-driven, researched-based framework. Schools/dis-tricts define their goals and objectives for improving student learning and select strategies/measures to improve the effective-ness of the instruction.

Adequate yearly progress, EMetric, and PVAAS data is col-lected, analyzed, and used to identify areas for school/district improvement. The process of alternating specific practices and policies in order to improve teaching and learning involves a study/inquiry process by the school/district team. Teams use rel-evant data to identify the root cause, choose/develop an action plan, identify their desired outcomes, and reflect on the action

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Career Preparation: • Tech Prep • CareerScope Assessment

Science Assessment Bank Patti Gaydos, Curriculum Instructione-mail: pattig@cciu.org, 484-237-5364

This online bank of over 600 field-tested science questions helps educators prepare students for the PSSA science exam. Questions exist for each state testing level (grades 4, 8, and 11). Users can search for questions by anchor and can narrow their search by difficulty level (easy, medium, or hard), type of ques-tion (multiple choice or open-ended), and/or level of knowledge (conceptual, procedural, or strategic thinking). Each open-ended question has an exemplar response for easy scoring, and all ques-tions can be exported to Microsoft Word. Pennsylvania science teachers and content area experts developed this product collab-oratively with the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. It is currently being used by over 125 Pennsylvania school districts.

Science Curriculum FrameworkPatti Gaydos, Curriculum Instructione-mail: pattig@cciu.org, 484-237-5364

This is an online resource for science educators containing tools that address all eligible content found in the PDE Assess-ment Anchors for Science. Users may choose the subject specific eligible content by grade and download it into a Mircrosoft Excel spreadsheet. This product is also loaded with links to Web sites supporting the teaching and learning of science, and is a valuable tool for all school districts and science educators.

Self-Insurance Benefits Program ManagementJoseph P. Lubitsky, Director of Administrative Servicese-mail: joel@cciu.org, 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

Special Education Supervisory ServicesJacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Director of Student Servicese-mail: jacalyna@cciu.org, 484-237-5039

Special education supervisory services provides techni-cal assistance to both elementary- and secondary-level special education programs. These programs may be administered and staffed by either intermediate unit or school district personnel. A collaborative consultation model of delivery is used.

The primary goal of this program is to provide districts with the development and delivery of appropriate special education programs for eligible students. The special education consultant maintains regular contact with teachers and district

plan’s design. Lastly, the team articulates its commitment to pro-viding the appropriate time and resources to ensure the success of the improvement plan.

School Psychological ServicesSamuel Ewing, Supervisor of School-based Mental Health &Assessmente-mail: samuele@cciu.org, 484-237-5064

School psychological services include diagnostic, consulta-tive, intervention and support services for students, aged three to 21 years old, who are enrolled in regular and special education programs. Services are provided to both public and non-public school programs by education specialists certified as public school psychologists as mandated by Pennsylvania Special Edu-cation 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.

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 para-

professional 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 ensure high quality services

• Review, evaluation and distribution of materials and supplies necessary for service provision• Clerical services• Psychological counseling and evaluations

School-to-CareersMarianne (Mame) Linford, Project Managere-mail: mamel@cciu.org, 484-237-5106

These programs provide employers and school districts the opportunity to develop partnerships.

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

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administrators to assess needs and make program recommenda-tions.

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 ServicesJacalyn Auris, Ed.D., Director of Student Servicese-mail: jacalyna@cciu.org, 484-237-5039

The CCIU provides the following special education support services to school districts:

• ACCESS billing • Bilingual psychological evaluation• Captioning for the hearing impaired• Captioning/interpreting for the deaf/hearing impaired• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training• Drug and Alcohol Partial Hospitalization Program• Hearing impaired services• Gifted support - itinerant.• Instructional assistant (full- or part-time)• Interpreter for the hearing impaired• Mental Health Partial Hospitalization program • Orientation and mobility travel• Part-time personal care nurse/assistant• Psychiatric evaluations• Psychological counseling - hearing impaired• Psychological evaluation/comprehensive Evaluation report• Psychologist (190 days)• Psychologist (per diem)• Reading evaluation• Special education class placements• Speech and language services• Supervisor• Transcript typing• Visually impaired services• Vocational placements and assessments

Special Education TransportationPaul K. Thompson, Jr., Director of Operationse-mail: pault@cciu.org, 610-383-5439

The CCIU provides transportation at a significant savings to participating districts for special education students throughout and beyond Chester County. Door-to-door transportation ar-rangements vary from large buses to specially-equipped vans.

Special EventsJennifer Fraim, Coordinatore-mail: jenniferf@cciu.org, 484-237-5053

CCIU conducts, sponsors and coordinates programs and projects that enrich and enhance teaching and learning in schools. Current services, events, and activities are included in the following list:

• 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 festival (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)

Speech/Language Program - Preschool SpecialEducationCatherine B. Doran, Supervisor, Speech & Language Servicese-mail: cathyd@cciu.org, 484-237-5134

In the speech/language preschool special education pro-gram specialized instruction is provided to children, aged three to five years old, 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 consulta-tion and participation in special education program planning can also be provided at an hourly rate.

Speech/Language Program - School-Age OnlyCatherine B. Doran, Supervisor, Speech & Language Servicese-mail: cathyd@cciu.org, 484-237-5134

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 re-mediating or compensating for speech and language deficits that affect the student’s education. Classroom teachers are provided with strategies for working with students who have speech/lan-guage deficits.

Steps ProgramCharles (Chuck) Bonner, Ph.D., Principale-mail: chuckb@cciu.org, 610-384-6205

The Steps program provides assistance to students who experience mental health issues, but are reluctant to participate in mental health services.

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• Borrow books and technological resources• Collaborate with staff and other teachers to create innovative projects The TRIC also provides services such as: media conversion

(convert VHS to DVD), media duplication (reproduce multiple copies of DVDs/CDs), large format color poster production, desk/door sign production, and much more.

Admission to the Teacher Center is free for full-time Ches-ter County public school teachers from participating member schools. To find out if your school is a member, please call 484-237-5018 or e-mail: teachercenter@cciu.org. Non-members are welcome to join and may use the center by purchasing a day or multi-visit pass. Charter and Non-Public Schools interested in becoming a member school should contact the TRIC at: 484-237-5018 or email" teachercenter@cciu.org

For more information, please visit TRIC's Web site at http://ProjectInspirEd.cciu.org.

Teacher TempsMaria Schwab, Assistant Director of Human Resourcese-mail: marias@cciu.org, 484-237-5037

The CCIU hires individuals with bachelor's degrees on emergency teaching certificates to substitute in classrooms throughout the county. Candidates receive three days of formal training prior to entering the classroom.

Technology Integration ServicesVernice Mulcahy, Educational Technology Specialiste-mail: vernicem@cciu.org, 484-237-5030

Training is offered on a variety of technology with an em-phasis on how to integrate technology into classroom teaching. Workshops can be customized to meet a school's specific needs.

Workshop offerings include, but are not limited to:• Integrating Web 2.0 tools• Google Docs for collaboration• Open-source/freeware• Student-centered learning with interactive whiteboards• Effective use of online resources• Finding and using lesson-planning resources• Integrating multimedia into the classroom (videos/podcasts, etc.)

Therapeutic Education Advancing Children's Horizons (TEACH) ProgramSue Lombardi, Supervisor of Clinical Treatment Programse-mail: suel@cciu.org, 610-384-7647

The TEACH program provides a therapeutic setting that addresses the academic and mental health needs of students. A comprehensive in-take process is required, which includes psy-chiatric recommendations.

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.

Substitute CallingMaria Schwab, Assistant Director of Human Resourcese-mail: mariasc@cciu.org, 484-237-5037

The CCIU provides an efficient, centralized service for school districts to obtain substitute employees. The CCIU system eliminates competition among school districts for substi-tutes; reduces individual district’s costs by sharing operating ex-penses; expands the pool of qualified substitute employees avail-able to an individual district; and ensures accurate recordkeeping to better control unemployment costs and payroll processing.

Summer Career Academies Eileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

Marianne (Mame) Linford, Project Managere-mail: mamel@cciu.org, 484-237-5106

Summer career academies provide a wide range of enrich-ment and career exploration opportunities to students during the summer months. One-week academies at school-based and off-site locations are held in June, July, and August for students in grades fifth through eighth. Each academy addresses specific in-terests and skills, including: science, fishing, journalism, writing, culinary arts, environmental studies, study skills, cosmetology, automotive repair and maintenance, and computer technology. Academies are funded by student tuition.

Summer School ProgramEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

The summer school program offers a full spectrum of courses for students in grades sixth through 12th. The three- to six-week program allows 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. Current-ly, the CCIU runs summer school programs in the Coatesville Area and Tredyffrin/Easttown School Districts.

Teacher Resource & Innovation Center Melanie Coldiron, Coordinatore-mail: melaniec@cciu.org/teachercenter@cciu.org, 484-237-5018

The Teacher Resource and Innovation Center (TRIC) is a self-service resource facility. It provides teachers with the oppor-tunity to enhance their educational "toolbox" by utilizing various resources and attending workshops within the center.

Teachers can:• Create instructional materials for their classrooms• Learn and experiment with new technologies

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The primary goal of this program is to enhance the psychological well-being of students who are experiencing such emotional stress that they are unable to adjust to the demands and situations in a regular school setting.

Program Features:• Therapeutic mental health intervention• Medication monitoring• Consultation with community agencies• Problem solving and impulse control • Prosocial skill development• Planned academic curriculum• Social and behavior skills

Health and support services provided in the basic program include:

• Psychological and psychiatric assessment and consultation• Mental health counseling (individual and group)• Parent advocacy• Behavior management

Title 1 InstitutionalEileen Weaver, Ed.D., Supervisor, Non-Public School Servicese-mail: eileenwe@cciu.org, 484-237-5060

This program provides remedial services to students in in-stitutions located throughout eastern Pennsylvania. Students are classified as neglected or delinquent and are placed in the institu-tions by the courts and social service agencies. The intermediate unit assists institutions in developing and implementing remedial reading and math tutoring programs.

Training and Consultation (TaC)CCIU Training and Consultation (TaC) services provide in-

depth training and on-site technical assistance to school district personnel.

Contact: Katie Corry, Supervisor, Special Education e-mail: katiec@cciu.org, 484-237-5570

• Assistive technology• Autism• Behavior management• Transition to adult life • Occupational and physical therapy consultation • Progress monitoring

Contact: Rina F. Vassallo, Ed.D., Director, Teaching and Learning e-mail: rinav@cciu.org, 484-237-5054

• Reading • Inclusion • Parent mentor• Free and appropriate public edcation (FAPE) and

least restrictive environment (LRE) consultation

The primary goal is to provide school districts with techni-cal assistance through customized training and on-site support in the areas listed above. Consultants work with district admin-

istrators and staff to assess needs and to develop programs and services tailored to meet the specific goals of students, teachers, and other professionals.

Program Features:• Experienced consultants • Customized staff development activities • Coordination of services• On-site technical support and training• Up-to-date information sharing• Single point of contact access• Large and small group training

Transitional Living ProgramDiane Tallman, Vice PrincipalChild & Career Development Centere-mail: dianeta@cciu.org, 610-383-7400

The Transitional Living Program is an apartment-based community integration program. It serves students with disabili-ties during their transition to adulthood.

Program Features:• Independent living experience• Interaction with the community• Job training and work experience• Self-care, skill-building The primary goal of the program is to increase student

independence in the home and in the community.

Unusual Transportation ServicePaul K. Thompson, Jr., Director of Operationse-mail: pault@cciu.org, 610-383-5439

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

Videoconferencing ServicesTaylor Reeder, Video Media Specialiste-mail: taylorr@cciu.org, 484-237-5012

Members of the Chester County Fiber Optic Network may participate in point-to-point or multipoint videoconferences us-ing 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-on-Demand ServicesMelanie Coldiron, Coordinatore-mail: melaniec@cciu.org/teachercenter@cciu.org, 484-237-5018

The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides all Chester County public schools access to over 7,250 full-length digital vid-eos and video segments through two video-on-demand services:

• Discovery Education Streaming• Safari Montage

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Both video-on-demand services are free of charge to all Chester County public schools. Select titles may be viewed and downloaded directly onto teachers’ computers via the Internet. Both Discovery Education Streaming and Safari Montage pack-ages are available to charter schools and non-public schools for a nominal fee.

Video ProductionTaylor Reeder, Video Media Specialiste-mail: taylorr@cciu.org, 484-237-5012

Video production services include videotaping, script writ-ing/editing, video editing, computer graphics and animation, video digitizing and compression, location taping, and prepara-tion of digital video for DVD and World Wide Web delivery.

Web ConferencingDiane ThomsonProgram Development and Support Coordinatore-mail: dianet@cciu.org, 484-237-5017

CCIU provides training and facilitation services for Ellumi-nate Live software for on-line meetings and classes. Elluminate features live two-way video and audio, text chat, and a white-board on which participants can draw, present, and collaborate with others. The service available 24 hours a day, and is a great way to extend instruction and collaborate with other profession-als on-line.

West Chester University (WCU) Collaboration ProgramDiane Tallman, Vice Principal, Child & Career Development Centere-mail: dianeta@cciu.org, 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 stu-dents with disabilities a unique experience that improves social, leisure, and communication skills as they transition from high school to college.

Young Parents ProgramTeresa Mullineaux, Supervisore-mail: terrym@cciu.org, 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 devel-opment, and career and 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.

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IndexIntroduction ........................................................................................................................................................... 1Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................... 1Mission Statement ................................................................................................................................................. 2Charges/Pricing ..................................................................................................................................................... 2Existing Services ................................................................................................................................................... 2

New Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 Request for Services.............................................................................................................................................. 2 References .............................................................................................................................................................. 2

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1306 Service Coordination .................................................................................................................................. 3

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Academic Competitions ..................................................................................................................................... 20 Action Science Kits ............................................................................................................................................... 3Adjudicated Youth ..........................................................................................................................................8, 17Administrative Services ........................................................................................................................................ 1Alternative Education Program ......................................................................................................................5, 6Audiological Services ......................................................................................................................................7, 11Autism Support ..................................................................................................................................................... 3Autism Support: Community-Based Program - CHAAMP ........................................................................... 3Autism Support Support - Itinerant Consultant .............................................................................................. 3

B

Behavior Management ....................................................................................................................................9, 10Behind-the-Wheel Training ................................................................................................................................. 8Blind/Visually Impaired ....................................................................................................................................... 3Board Member Inservice ................................................................................................................................... 18Board of Directors ............................................................................................................................................... 1Brandywine Campus .........................................................................................................................................4, 5Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) ................................................................................................................. 4Bulk Purchasing (See also Joint Purchasing) ................................................................................................... 13

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CARE Program ................................................................................................................................................... 14Career Development Center ............................................................................................................................4, 5CareerScope ......................................................................................................................................................... 19Career, Technical & Customized Education Services ..................................................................................... 1CCiTV ..................................................................................................................................................................... 4CCIU Facilities Rental .......................................................................................................................................... 6Center for Arts and Technology Brandywine Campus ................................................................................................................................4, 5 Pickering Campus ........................................................................................................................................ 5Changes Program .................................................................................................................................................. 5Charges ................................................................................................................................................................... 2Chester County Alternative Education Program ............................................................................................. 5Chester County Intermediate Unit ..................................................................................................................... 1Chester County Middle College High School ................................................................................................... 5Chester County, PA Public Schools Professional Recruiting Consortium ................................................... 5Chester County Technical College High School ..........................................................................................5, 6Chester County Youth Center Program ............................................................................................................ 6Chester County Youth Orchestra ....................................................................................................................... 6Child Care Services (Infant & Toddler Center) ................................................................................................ 6Child Development Center .................................................................................................................................. 6Choices Program ................................................................................................................................................... 6College Fair .......................................................................................................................................................... 20Color Copying ....................................................................................................................................................... 8Communications ................................................................................................................................................... 1Communities Helping Adolescents with Autism Make Progress (CHAAMP) - (Formerly PAAL) ........ 3Community Engagement for Early Care and Education .........................................................................................6Computer Repair ............................................................................................................................................................6Conference Center and Facilities Rental .....................................................................................................................6

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Conferences, Seminars and Workshops ......................................................................................................................6Consortium Pricing ........................................................................................................................................................7Continuing Professional Education (CPE).................................................................................................................7Cost Benefit Analyses ................................................................................................................................................. 14Counsel Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 13Countywide Inservice ....................................................................................................................................................7Course and Workshop Support Services ....................................................................................................................7Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) ..................................................................................................................................7Crisis Response ...............................................................................................................................................................7Curriculum Needs Assessment Study .........................................................................................................................7

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Daytime Skills Training ............................................................................................................................................... 17Deaf/Hearing Impaired ..........................................................................................................................................7, 11Desktop Publishing ..................................................................................................................................................... 18Discover Program...........................................................................................................................................................8Distance Learning & Internet2 ....................................................................................................................................8Document Imaging & Record Retention Services ....................................................................................................8Driver Education ............................................................................................................................................................8Drug & Alcohol Partial Hospitalization and Outpatient Clinic (Changes Program) ..........................................5Duplication Services ......................................................................................................................................................8

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Early Care and Education Center ................................................................................................................................8Early Intervention Program (See Preschool Special Education Services) .......................................................... 17Economically Disadvantaged Children (See Head Start) ................................................................................10, 11Education and Training Services for Adjudicated Youth/ Residential Treatment Facility ................................................................................................................................8Education Consultants (See Training and Consultation) ...................................................................................... 22Educational Issues .................................................................................................................................................13, 18Educational Legislation ........................................................................................................................................10, 18Educational Research, Development & Technology Services.................................................................................1Emotional Support ..................................................................................................................................................9, 10Emotionally Disturbed ...........................................................................................................................................9, 10ESL (English as a Second Language) Network ...................................................................................................... 10E-Strategic Planning Support .................................................................................................................................... 10Even Start ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10Existing Services .............................................................................................................................................................2

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Facilities Rental ...............................................................................................................................................................6Featured Educational Speaker Workshops .............................................................................................................. 10Fingerprinting Services ............................................................................................................................................... 10Food Service Program ................................................................................................................................................ 10Forensics Tournament ................................................................................................................................................ 20

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Government Relations/Legislative Services ...................................................................................................... 10 Graphic Design ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

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Head Start ............................................................................................................................................................... 10Hearing Impaired ...............................................................................................................................................7, 11Help Desk Consulting (See Information Technology Consulting Services) ................................................ 12High School Art Festival ...................................................................................................................................... 20High Speed Copying ............................................................................................................................................... 8Home and Community Services ......................................................................................................................... 11Home-Based Program .......................................................................................................................................... 12Homeless Children's Initiative ............................................................................................................................. 11Hosted Services ................................................................................................................................................11, 12

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IMPACT/Insight ................................................................................................................................................... 14Infant & Toddler Centers ....................................................................................................................................... 6Information Technology Consulting .................................................................................................................. 12Information Technology Services ......................................................................................................................... 1Innovation Institute ............................................................................................................................................... 12Institutionalized Students ..................................................................................................................................... 22Instruction-in-the-Home ...................................................................................................................................... 12Instructional Technology & Training Services.................................................................................................. 12Insurance Consortium .......................................................................................................................................... 12Interagency Collaboration ..............................................................................................................................12, 13

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Joint Purchasing ..................................................................................................................................................... 13Job Coach .................................................................................................................................................................. 8

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Kids Voting USA ................................................................................................................................................... 20

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Labor Negotiations ............................................................................................................................................... 15Language Support .................................................................................................................................................. 20Law-Related Education Project ........................................................................................................................... 20Learning Support ................................................................................................................................................... 13Legal Advice and Counsel Services .................................................................................................................... 13Legislative and Regulatory Activity (See Government Relations/Legislative Svcs.) ................................... 10Legislative Council ................................................................................................................................................. 10Legislative Services ................................................................................................................................................ 10Life Skills Support ...........................................................................................................................................13, 14Limited English Proficient (See Even Start) ..................................................................................................... 10Literacy Alliance ..................................................................................................................................................... 14

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Management Consultation ................................................................................................................................... 14Martha E. Yerkes Scholarship .............................................................................................................................. 20Media Duplication Services.................................................................................................................................. 14Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program (CARE and Reach) ............................................................. 14Mental Health Services ......................................................................................................................................... 14Mental Health Support (Cross District - IMPACT/Insight) .......................................................................... 14Metropolitan Area Network Services ................................................................................................................. 15Migrant Education Services ................................................................................................................................. 15Moodle - Learning Management System ......................................................................................................... 16Multi-Disability Support .................................................................................................................................... 15Multidisciplinary Evaluation .............................................................................................................................. 19

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Negotiations ......................................................................................................................................................... 15Network Operations Center .............................................................................................................................. 15Network Services ................................................................................................................................................ 15Neurologically Impaired ..................................................................................................................................... 15New Services .......................................................................................................................................................... 2Non-Public School Services .............................................................................................................................. 15Nursery School Program ................................................................................................................................... 16

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Occupational and Physical Therapy ................................................................................................................. 16On-line Course Design and Moodle Support ................................................................................................. 16On-line Course Development ........................................................................................................................... 16

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Parent Mentor ...................................................................................................................................................... 16Parenting Students .............................................................................................................................................. 23Partial Hospitalization Programs ...................................................................................................................... 14

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PaTTAN Videoconference/Teleconference Downlink Site ........................................................................ 16Personnel Related Problems .............................................................................................................................. 14Photography ......................................................................................................................................................... 18Physical and Occupational Therapy ................................................................................................................. 16Pickering Campus .................................................................................................................................................. 5Policy Development ............................................................................................................................................ 14Posters ...................................................................................................................................................................21Practical Nursing Program ................................................................................................................................ 16Pregnant ................................................................................................................................................................ 23Preschool Special Education Services (Formerly Early Intervention) ........................................................ 17Pre-Vocational Program ....................................................................................................................................... 4Pricing ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2Prime Time Program .......................................................................................................................................... 17Prison Education ................................................................................................................................................. 17Professional Development Consultants .......................................................................................................... 17Program Development and Support Services ................................................................................................ 17Psychiatric Consultation and Evaluation Services ......................................................................................... 17Psychological Counseling and Consultation Services .................................................................................... 17Psychological Services ........................................................................................................................................ 19Public Relations Consultation ........................................................................................................................... 18

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Reach Program (See Mental Health Partial Hospitalization Program) ....................................................... 14Recruiting Consortium ......................................................................................................................................... 5References .............................................................................................................................................................. 2Request for Services.............................................................................................................................................. 2Rise Program........................................................................................................................................................ 18

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Scholarships ......................................................................................................................................................... 20Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Preparation ................................................................................................... 18School-based Mental Health Services .............................................................................................................. 18School Board Member Inservice ...................................................................................................................... 18School District Purchasing & Procurement Program ................................................................................... 18School Improvement Planning ...................................................................................................................18, 19School Psychological Services ........................................................................................................................... 19School Self-Insurance Benefits Program Management ................................................................................. 19School-to-Careers ...................................................................................................................................................19Science Assessment Bank ......................................................................................................................................19Science Curriculum Framework ...........................................................................................................................19Science Fair ..............................................................................................................................................................20Self-Insurance Benefits Program Management .................................................................................................19Service Coordination (1306) ...................................................................................................................................3Shakespeare Festival ...............................................................................................................................................20Socially and Emotionally Disturbed Students ...........................................................................................8, 9, 10Special Education Supervisory Services.......................................................................................................19, 20Special Education Support Services ....................................................................................................................20Special Education Transportation ........................................................................................................................20Special Events .........................................................................................................................................................20Speech/Language Program ...................................................................................................................................20Spelling Bee .............................................................................................................................................................20Staff Development .................................................................................................................................................17Staffing Studies ........................................................................................................................................................14Steps Program .........................................................................................................................................................20Strategic Planning Support ....................................................................................................................................10Student Services ........................................................................................................................................................1Student Transportation ...................................................................................................................................20, 22Students at Risk .........................................................................................................................................................5Substitute Calling ....................................................................................................................................................21Summer Career Academies ...................................................................................................................................21Summer School Program ......................................................................................................................................21Supervisory Services ..............................................................................................................................................20Support Services .....................................................................................................................................................20

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TaC (Training and Consultation) ..........................................................................................................................22TEACH (Therapeutic Education Advancing Children's Horizons) Program ..............................................21Teacher Center Services .........................................................................................................................................21Teacher Resource & Innovation Center ..............................................................................................................21Teacher Temps ........................................................................................................................................................21Technology Bowl ....................................................................................................................................................20Technology Integration Services ..........................................................................................................................21Technology Training Services ...............................................................................................................................21Therapeutic Education Advancing Children's Horizons (TEACH) Program ....................................... 21, 22Title 1 Institutional .................................................................................................................................................22Training and Consultation (TaC) ..........................................................................................................................22Transitional Living Program (See also West Chester University Collaboration Program) ..........................22Transportation Service ....................................................................................................................................20, 22Typesetting ...............................................................................................................................................................18

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Unusual Transportation Service ...........................................................................................................................22

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Videoconferencing Services ..................................................................................................................................22Video-on-demand Services ...................................................................................................................................22Video Production ...................................................................................................................................................23Visually Impaired ......................................................................................................................................................4

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Web Conferencing Services ..................................................................................................................................23Web Design Services ..............................................................................................................................................20West Chester University Collaboration Program (See also Transitional Living Program) ..........................23Work Placement ........................................................................................................................................................8

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Young Parents Program ..................................................................................................................................... 23Youth Orchestra .................................................................................................................................................... 6

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The Chester County Intermediate Unit will not discriminate in employment, educational programs or activities based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or because a person is a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for employees and program participants who are disabled. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Maureen Linahan, Title IX and Section 504 coordinator, at (484) 237-5086/DeafRelay@cciu.org; or in writing at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335.

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