Mission Statement

The nonpublic/private school services program consists of programs provided through Act 89 resources and federal and state resources. All services and programs are intended to provide opportunities for both student and teacher growth, professional development, technology training, and continued student achievement. Students may be referred for services by a teacher,parent, guidance counselor, or administrator.

Program Features Under Act 89

Remedial Reading Instruction- Grades: K-4

Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessments
Age Appropriate, Individualized Instruction
Computer-Assisted Instruction
Quarterly Student Progress Reports

Remedial Mathematics Instruction- Grades: K-4

Comprehensive Diagnostic and Prescriptive Program
Computer- Assisted Instruction
Quarterly Progress Reports

Guidance and Counseling Services

Secondary guidance and counseling services are provided to assist students in a variety of endeavors. These include, but are not limited to: course scheduling, college applications, monitoring student progress, parent consultations, and the overall social and behavioral development of each student
Elementary guidance and counseling services are provided to children experiencing both cognitive and social developmental issues relative to the transition to the formal learning environment. Counselors collaborate with both parents and school officials to assure an optimum learning environment for each child. Conferences are scheduled, if necessary, as a means to monitor student progress ans development.
A psychologist is available to conduct assessments upon referral to determine if factors may exist that may preclude a child from reaching his or her academic potential. Based on comprehensive assessments and student observations, the psychologists may recommend accomodations or a child find procedure to further examine factors impacting student success in school.

ELECT

ELECT (Education Leading to Employment and Career Training) offers free case management and supportive services to expectant or parenting teen mothers and fathers 21 years old and younger. ELECT will help them achieve their highest potential, both personally and academically. ELECT will encourage students to become successful parents and citizens, by providing the support they need to stay in school through graduation.

All services are:

• Free
• Confidential
• Conveniently available at your School or Home

ECYEH

The main objective of PA’s Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) program is to make sure homeless youth have access to appropriate education while removing barriers that homeless children face, its goal is to have the educational process continue as uninterrupted as possible while the children are in homeless situations. Some of the other objectives of our program are to inform school districts of their responsibilities to homeless children and youth, increase awareness about the needs of homeless children, explain current legislation and policies and provide practical tips for working with homeless children.

Forms

• ELECT Program
• ELECT Referral for Services Form
• ELECT Statewide Information