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Secretariat
for Catholic Education 2145 Madison Ave. Bethlehem, PA 18017 Phone:
610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Office of the Secretary Philip J.
Fromuth, M.Ed., Secretary Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Office
of Education The mission of the office is education and catechesis, which
is carried out through elementary, secondary and special education schools and
parish religious education programs throughout the diocese. Mailing
address: 2145 Madison Ave. Bethlehem,
PA 18017 Office located at: 2145 Madison Ave.
at Dewberry Ave. Bethlehem Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702
Mr. Philip J. Fromuth, M.Ed., Superintendent/Director Phone: 610-866-0581
Fax: 610-867-8702 Board of Education Rev. Anthony
M. Drouncheck, President Phone: 570-722-2034 Elementary School
Religious Education The Elementary School Religious Education Department
assists the superintendent in matters and programs pertaining to religious education
such as: conducting meetings with elementary religion coordinators; conducting
the Religious Education Certificate Program for teachers; coordinating new teacher
reflection days; assists in coordinating retreats and days of recollection for
teachers; visiting schools to review religion programs; assisting in the development
of religion curriculum; coordinating the RAINBOWS program; acting as a liaison
of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents in matters
pertaining to elementary schools religious education. Parish Religious Education
The Parish Religious Education Department assists the superintendent in matters
and programs pertaining to religious education such as: recommending and interviewing
parish religious education applicants for placement; reviewing religious education
reports, meeting with parish religious education personnel on an individual basis;
overseeing the Association of Director/Coordinator/Administrators of Religious
Education (ACRE); conducting the Religious Education Certificate Program for Catechists;
visiting parishes to review religion programs; assisting in the development of
religion curriculum; coordinating the parish RAINBOWS program; coordinating the
Eastern PA Director/Coordinator/ Administrator Conference (EPDRE); acting as a
liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, catechists, and parents
in matters pertaining to parish religious education. (More
information ...) Ms. Barbara Amabile, Assistant Superintendent
Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Curriculum, Supervision
and Professional Development (Elementary/Secondary Schools) The Curriculum,
Supervision and Professional Development Department assists the Superintendent
concerning certain matters and programs generally pertaining to the elementary
schools of the diocese such as: conducting the Administrators Development Program;
visiting classrooms to monitor the programs; coordinating the Middle States evaluation
program; setting up curriculum articulation meeting; meeting with all principals;
assisting in the development of curriculum and sponsoring curriculum workshops;
administering the Diocesan testing program; acting as a liaison of the Superintendent
with the principals, teachers, pastors and religious communities.. (More
information ...) Sr. Anita Patrick Gallagher, I.H.M., Assistant
Superintendent Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Personnel
(Elementary and Secondary) This Personnel Department assists the Superintendent
in matters and programs pertaining to the teachers of the Diocese, such as; recommending
and interviewing lay teacher applicants for placement, reviewing teacher evaluation
reports, conducting new teacher induction programs, and acting as a liaison of
the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers, and parents in matter pertaining
to teachers. The Department also participates in the deliberations of the Teachers
working Conditions committee and the Ad Hoc Negotiating Committee. (More
information ...) Sr. Roberta Peters, I.H.M., Assistant Superintendent
Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education Department assists the Superintendent in all matters
and programs pertaining to PreKindergarten and Kindergarten Programs such as:
developing PreKindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum, sponsoring staff development
workshops, directing the PreKindergarten and Kindergarten committees, and acting
as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors, principals, teachers and parents
concerned with Early Childhood issues. Sr. Anita Patrick Gallagher,
I.H.M., Assistant Superintendent Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702
Secondary Schools The Secondary Schools Department
assists the Superintendent in all matters and programs pertaining to Secondary
Schools such as: developing Secondary Education curriculum, sponsoring staff development
workshops, and working with the Secondary Management Assistance Team (SMAT). The
Secondary School Department oversee and directs the Secondary Principals Committee,
the Directors of Spiritual Activities Committee, and the Theology Department Chairpersons
Committee. The Department serves as a liaison of the Superintendent with pastors,
principals, teachers, and parents concerned with Secondary School issues. (More
information ...) Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Special
Education While definitions of the categories of disabilities may differ,
one thing is certain: children and young adults who have delays in their social,
academic or developmental functioning need special attention.The
Office of Education, Diocese of Allentown, responds with special education programs
that, since 1954, have shown that many students with intellectual and developmental
disabilities can be contributing members of society. In addition to services provided
for these individuals, the Diocese also provides specialized instruction for students
with learning disabilities. More
important, these education programs affirm the truism that society's success may
be measured by how well it responds to the needs of its most vulnerable members.
(More information
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Janice Marie Johnson, R.S.M., Director Phone: 610-866-0581 x25 Fax: 610-867-8702
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Government Programs The Government Programs Department is responsible
for coordinating and monitoring federal, state, and locally funded programs providing
special education, remedial and auxiliary services, professional development,
textbooks, instructional materials, equipment and technology. The Department works
with school districts, intermediate units, state and federal officials to assure
equitable participation of diocesan staff and students in discretionary as well
as competitive programs. The Department monitors current and proposed legislation
to advocate supports from appropriate political constituencies.
Instructional Technology The Instructional Technology Department
assists and encourages principals and teachers to use technology in the school
curriculum including the religion and theology curriculum. The Department visits
the schools to help the staff implement the Diocesan Technology Plan and assist
librarians to identify on line resources and other software to support the curriculum.
(More information ...)
Sr. Ann Monica Bubser, I.H.M., Assistant
Superintendent (www.srann.eboard.com)
Phone: 610-866-0581 Fax: 610-867-8702 Please use your assigned username
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