Special Education

  • Learning support programs provide individualized learning experiences for students, ages 5 through 21 years old with an identified disability, who are in need of specially designed instruction focused on developing functional and academic skills.

CCDC

  • The Child and Career Development Center is focused on providing a child-centered teaching and learning environment that enables students to reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives.

    Age Range of Students: 5 - 14

    Location: Coatesville, PA

    For more information, contact Bruce Tinor at brucet@cciu.org or 610-383-7400

Career Academy

  • The Career Academy, a vocational training program serving students with a variety of disabilities who are interested in developing pre-vocational and vocational skills. 

    Age Range of Students: 12 - 21

    Location: Coatesville, PA

    For more information, contact Don Mangan at donm@cciu.org or 610-384-6030

TCHS

  • The learning support program provides academic support services for high school students participating in Career and Technical programs. The level of intervention is based upon individual student needs. 

    Age Range of Students: 14 - 21

    Location: Downingtown, West Grove, and Phoenixville, PA

    For more information, contact Tracey Sterling at traceys@cciu.org or 484-237-5064

     

TWP

  • Transitional Work Program

    Age Range of Students: 18 - 21

    Location: Downingtown, Phoenixville, and West Grove, PA

    For more information, contact Stacey Barton at staceyb@cciu.org or 484-401-0177.

    The Transitional Work Program (TWP) offers students the chance to engage in a Career and Technical Education program aligned with their interests. The program includes community-based instruction in work skill development, independent living skills and safe community navigation. With a continuous emphasis on safety expectations for community integration and independent living, TWP students dedicate 2 ½ days to Job Training through the Discover program.  

Aspire

  • Aspire

    Age Range of Students: 18 - 21

    Location: West Chester, PA

    For more information, contact Stacey Barton at staceyb@cciu.org or 484-401-0177.

    The Aspire Program is a one-year transitional program designed for high school students on the Autism Spectrum, or with a related mental health disorder, who have completed all graduation requirements but have not accepted their diplomas. Dual-enrolled in one college course each semester, participants are college-bound and not permitted to audit courses. The program, located near West Chester University, focuses on independent campus navigation. Alongside college courses, students engage in community-based activities that foster social skill development. Additionally, participants dedicate two full days to job training through the Discover program.