Introduction:
The
mission of the Special Education Programs is to offer a Christ-centered,
quality
education within a Catholic School environment for students with
intellectual/developmental
or learning disabilities. In the three Special Learning
Centers for children
and young adults with intellectual and developmental
disabilities academics,
functional learning, life skills and social development are
enhanced through
liturgical celebrations and prayer services. The Aquinas
Program for children
with learning disabilities at the elementary and secondary
levels is unique
in its emphasis on learning strategies and study skills to foster
independence.
What's New:
Plans
are underway for the opening of a high school Aquinas Program for students
with learning disabilities at Central Catholic High School, Reading, for the 2008-2009
school year.
Upcoming Events:
Links
and Resources:
John
Paul II Center for Special Learning:
(www.johnpauliicenter.org/)
Email:
altbjp2@ptd.net
Mercy Special Learning Center
(www.mercyspeciallearning.org)
Email:
altlmslc@ptd.net
St. Joseph Center for Special Learning:
(www.pottsville.com/stjosephctr/)
Email:
altssjc@ptd.net
Programs
in this Department:
The
following is a list of programs within the Special Education Programs department.
Special Learning Centers
Description: This Center located in Berks County serves students from 3 to 21 years of age.John Paul II Center for Special Learning
Overall focus is the student's growth through individual attention.
Location: 1092 Welsh Road, Shillington, PA 19607
Phone: 610-777-0605 Fax: 610-777-0682
Email: altbjp2@ptd.net
Mary Adams, PrincipalPrograms Offered:
Mercy Special Learning Center
Description:This Center located in Lehigh County serves students from birth to
21 years of age. Mercy's center of activity involves every student
in the pursuit of their goals, as established by their Instructional Plan.
Location: 830 S. Woodward St., Allentown, PA 18103-3473
Phone: 610-797-8242 Fax: 610-797-9092
Email: altlmslc@ptd.net
Bridget Muehlenkamp, Principal
Programs Offered
St.
Joseph Center for Special Learning
Description: This Center located in Schuylkill County serves student from 3 to
21 years of age. St. Joseph Center is a unique environment committed to
guiding students to their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and
spiritually. The wonders of the world are opened up to every student through a
diverse and stimulating curriculum.
Location: 2075 W. Norwegian St., Pottsville, PA 17901-1907
Phone: 570-622-4638 Fax: 570-622-3420
Email: altssjc@ptd.net
Julia Leibensperger, Principal
Programs Offered:
Aquinas Program
Description: The program assists students from elementary to secondary grades who
have learning disabilities. An Instructional Plan forms the program's core. Elementary
students receive specialized instruction for half the day to address their learning
disability. In the afternoon, they join their peers in their own grade levels for religion,
social studies, science, physical education, computer and art, thereby assuring
integration. Secondary students are rostered into the general education classes including
a Learning Strategies Class one period per day.
For more information contact Sr. Janice Marie Johnson, R.S.M. at 610-866-0581 x25
or jjohnson@allentowndiocese.org.
Location: Elementary: Seton Academy
623 Sixth Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Phone:610-867-9530 Fax: 610-0868-6784
Email: altlset@ptd.net
Joan West, Principal
St. Margaret School
233 Spring Street, Reading, PA 19601-2121
Phone:610-375-1882 Fax:610-376-2291
Email:altbsmg@ptd.net
Sr. Marian Michele Smith, I.H.M., PrincipalSecondary: Notre Dame High School
3417 Church Street, Easton, PA 18045-2999
Phone: 610-868-1431 Fax: 610-868-6710
Email: altndhs@ptd.net
Joseph R. Kramer, Jr., Principal