The Community School program provides a full-time special education program for students in grades K-8, who have been referred from their school districts due to emotional and behavioral disabilities that interfere with their learning or the learning of others, even with supplementary supports and services in the learning environment. Individualized academic programs include a curriculum that is aligned with PA Chapter 4 Curriculum Standards, research-based core reading and math curriculum and intervention programs, language arts, science, social studies, physical education, music, and art. There is an emphasis on social/emotional learning that teaches problem-solving and how to deal constructively with interpersonal communication. All students participate in group Social Skills instruction and individual/group counseling with mental health professionals. Medication management is available.
Contact Mrs. Lisa Kirk, Supervisor, 610-938-9000 ext. 6173 lkirk@dciu.org
DCIU Education Center, 100 Crozerville Rd., Aston, PA 19014
