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Education and Educational Support Services
KEY TO SERVICES
| Services at No Charge (F) |
Fee for Services ($) |
| Sliding Scale (SS) |
Insurance Accepted (I) |
| Support Group (G) |
Serving Berks County (B) |
| Serving Lancaster County (L) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
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4-H Clubs
An informal, educational program for boys and girls ages 8 - 18 to learn
skills, knowledge and positive attitudes through "learn by doing"
projects.(F, $, B, A, D)
1238 Co. Welfare Rd., Ag Ctr., Leesport, 19533
610-378-1327
1383 Arcadia Road, Rm. 1, Lancaster, PA 17601 ($, L, A)
http://www.lancaster.extension.psu.edu
717-394-6851
LancasterExt@psu.edu
American Education Services/PHEAA
http://www.pheaa.org
Working to improve career, school and college educational opportunities
for PA residents as well as promoting the importance of early planning in
fulfilling higher educational goals. (F, L)
1200 N 7th Street, Harrisburg, PA 17102-1444
717-720-2702
Basic Skills Center
Providing adult basic education and GED preparation, resume development
and computer training, plus tutoring and computer instruction by appointment.
(L)
Crispus Attucks Community Center
407 Howard Ave., Lancaster PA 17602
717-394-6604
Berks County Homeschoolers
www.berkscountyhomeschoolers.com
Online resources and support for Berks and nearby counties homeschooling
families (B, F, G)
Berks County Public Libraries' Bookmobile
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us
With 36 stops around Berks Co., provides adult/juvenile fiction, nonfiction,
reference collection, videos, CDs, dvds, cassettes, books on cd or tape,
and interlibrary loan. (F, B, D)
1037 S. MacArthur Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-378-5260
BCIU (Berks County Intermediary Unit) Help Desk
Offering free help for computer problems, Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 8pm
610-987-8500 · 610-926-8500
Berks Educators: A Christ-oriented Network (BEACON)
Homeschoolers' support group meeting the 1st Thurs. monthly offering speakers,
activities for preschool - 12th grades, recess time, periodic field trips
and homeschoolers' field day in May. ($, B)
Grace Bible Fellowship Church,
Marion St. and Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA
610-682-4031
Black Women In Sport Foundation
http://www.blackwomeninsport.org/
Provide educational programs after school, appropriate life experiences through
sports, facilitate the development of resources for and about black women. (F,
$, B, L)
P.O. Box 2610, Phila., PA 19130
215-877-1925 x320
Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Lancaster Co.
http://www.csflancaster.org
A non-profit organization that provides interest free loans to financially
qualified students of Lancaster County who are attending a post secondary
learning institution. (F, L)
P.O. Box 1601, Lancaster, PA 17608
717- 397-7920
Coalition of Homeschoolers Across Lancaster Co.
http://www.chalc.org
Provides support groups and services to homeschoolers, including a newsletter
listing activities and events for home schooling parents and children. (F,
G, L)
717-661-2242
Community School of Music & the Arts
http://www.communityschooltoday.org
Individual and group lessons in keyboards, guitar, strings, woodwinds, trumpet,
drums, dance, acting, painting, ceramics and sculpture. Experienced staff
of 20; some scholarship help available. ($, B, D)
345 Douglass St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-7167
Education Law Center
http://www.elc-pa.org
Providing free legal advice for families on public education issues, publications
and representation in systems reform litigation. (F, B, L, H, M)
1315 Walnut St., 4th Fl., Phila., PA 19107
215-238-6970
God's Learning Group
A hands-on homeschool cooperative teaching history, science, and much more.
Classes for preschool through H.S., nursery available. Meets Fridays 8:30
am - 1 pm. ($, G, B, D)
Kissinger's Lutheran Church
715 Berkshire Blvd., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-670-7745
Head Start Programs
Providing children ages 3 - 5 from low-income families with programs to
meet their educational, emotional, social, health, nutritional and psychological
needs. (F, B, L, A, M)
BCAP, P.O. Box 22, Reading, PA 19603
610-376-6571
BCIU, 1111 Commons Blvd., Reading, PA 19605
http://www.berksiu.org
610-987-8454
CAP, 630 Rockland St., Lancaster, PA 17608
717-299-7301
Reading School District
300 Washington St., 2nd Fl., Reading, Pa 19601
610-371-5610
Human Relations 101 Program
http://www.rbhrc.pa.org
Four school programs for grades 5 - 12 titled Respecting Myself and Others,
Dealing with Conflict, Problem-solving and Becoming Peer-Proof/Dealing with
Stressful Situations. ($, B)
Human Relations Council, 645 Penn St., Suite 201, Reading, PA 9601
610-375-8852
Institute of the Arts - Frank O. Scott Outreach
http://www.institute-of-arts.org
The city outreach program provides classes in art, dance, music and drama
to young people, taught by the Institute faculty. (B, L, D)
1100 Belmont Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610
610-376-1576
International Dyslexia Assn., PA Branch
http://www.gpbida.org
24-hour information and referral service for dyslexic individuals, their
families, teachers and other professionals. (F, B, L, H)
610-527-1548
Junior Achievement
Educating and inspiring young people to value free enterprise, business
and economics and improve the quality of their lives with leadership and
self-reliance programs.
601 Penn St., Suite 105, Reading, PA 19601
http://www.jaberks.org
610-373-3500
1322 Loop Rd., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-397-5779
Lancaster County Academy
http://www.lca.k12.pa.us/
High school diploma program for students who have dropped out of traditional
high schools, offering them a second chance. (F, L, M)
1202 Park City Center, Lancaster, PA 17601
717-295-2499
Lancaster-Lebanon County Intermediate Unit 13
http://www.iu13.k12.pa.us/
Education service agency coordinating services among school districts, providing
programs for exceptional children and children with developmental delays
and adult/alternative education programs. (L)
1110 Enterprise Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-569-7331
Lancaster Preparatory School
http://www.lancasterprep.org
Small private nonprofit elementary school licensed by PDE in learning disabilities.
Classroom accommodations provided with 8:1 student -teacher ratio for grades
K - 8.
3950 Columbia Ave., Columbia, PA 18512
717-285-9555
Learning is For Everyone
(L.I.F.E.) After School Programs
http://www.caplanc.org/family_center.htm
Providing after school academics and enrichment activities for students
to improve school performance, behavior and offer greater expectations for
the future. (L)
Lancaster Family Center
601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-299-7301
Library System of Lancaster County
http://www.lancasterlibraries.org
Bringing together member libraries to create a cost effective network of
technology, facilities and resources to meet the community's informational,
educational, and recreational needs. (F, L)
29 E. King St., Suite 222, Lancaster, PA 17602
717-207-0500
Lifespan Learning
http://www.uuclonline.org
Educational programs for adults on parenting, community, fellowship, knowledge
and skills, mind and body wellness, personal growth and support, religion and
spirituality, plus children's programs. ($, B, L)
Unitarian Universalist Church of Lancaster
538 Chestnut St., Lancaster, PA 17603
717-393-1733
Linden Hall School for Girls
http://www.lindenhall.org
A college preparatory day and boarding school for girls in grades 6 - 12
and postgraduates, situated on 47 beautiful fence-enclosed acres.
212 E. Main St., Lititz, PA 17543
717-626-8512
Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
http://www.lcrb.org
Teaching reading, writing, oral and auditory English skills and their applications
in daily living, to English and non-English speaking adults. (F, B, A)
35 S. Dwight St., West Lawn, PA 19609
610-670-9960
March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com
Improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects and infant mortality
through programs of research, community services, fund raising events, education
and advocacy. (B, L, H)
519 Reading, Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-4200
Motivated Moms, Inc.
English classes provided for immigrant adults and their preschool children,
taught from a biblical perspective. Volunteers to tutor small ESL classes
and to teach children's classes are needed. (F, G, B, M)
Tues. & Thurs. 9 - 11 am.
First Presbyterian Church
37 S. 5th St., Reading, PA 19601
Thurs. 7 - 9 pm
Emanuel United Methodist Church
8th & Washington Sts., Reading, PA
610-373-5777
Natural Learners
http://www.naturallearners.org
Nonsectarian support group for home educators and self-directed learners,
providing educational opportunities through cooperative family activities.
Active participation of all group members is encouraged. ($, G, B, L)
610-670-1844 · 717-394-2024
New Choices/New Options
10-day career guidance program for single parents, displaced homemakers
and those seeking non-traditional careers addresses strengths, interests,
aptitudes, local education and training opportunities, scholarships and
financial aid. (F, L, D)
110 N. Lime St., Lancaster, PA 17602
717-393-1735
New Holland Homeschoolers
Homeschoolers support group for New Holland/Narvon community offering monthly
activities and/or field trips, a learning fair every February and a track
and field day in May. ($, G, L)
717-445-9649
PA Governor's Schools of Excellence
http://www.pde.state.pa.us
PA Dept. of Education program offering five-week, full scholarship, residential
summer programs for gifted and talented high school juniors and seniors.
(F, B, L)
333 Market St., 8th Fl.
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
717-783-5670
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency Regional Office
http://www.pheaa.org
Providing information on financial aid for post secondary education. (F,
B, A)
King's College, Box 1673, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711
570-826-1476
PA Junior Miss Scholarship Program
http://www.ajm.org/pennsylvania
Scholarship competition for high school senior girls. Categories are scholastics
(20%), interview (25%), fitness (15%) and poise (15%). There are no entry
fees. (F, B, L)
2431 Hillside Dr., Indiana, PA 15701
724-463-9335
Parent Child Home Program
http://www.parent-child.org/
Literacy-based program serving families with children age 2 - 3. Home Visitors
emphasize verbal interaction/learning through play, using carefully chosen books
and toys. (F, L, M)
Lancaster Family Center, 601 S. Queen St., Lancaster, PA 17608
717-431-1027
Parent Education Network
http://www.parentednet.org
Training/information center helping parents of children with all disabilities
to gain understanding of special education law & school system services,
via telephone, printed materials, workshops. (F, B, L, H, D, M)
2107 Industrial Hwy., York, PA 17402
800-522-5827
Pennsylvania PTA
http://www.papta.org
Supporting and speaking on behalf of students and before governmental agencies
making decisions affecting children, developing parental skills, encouraging
parent/public involvement in public schools. (F, $, B, L)
4804 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-564-8985
Postpartum Depression Support Group
Self-help groups providing support to women experiencing postpartum depression.
Meetings offer peer support, education and hope for recovery. (F, G, B,
L, D)
The Reading Hospital Women's Center
Doctor's Ofc. Bldg., Ste. 125, W. Reading, PA 19611
610-988-HELP
Mental Health Assn.
630 Janet Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-397-7461
Pregnant & Parenting Teen Program/Project Elect
http://www.berksiu.org
By responding to the specific needs of pregnant and parenting youth, these
BCIU programs help young parents raise healthy children and stay in school.
(F, G, B)
BCIU, 1111 Commons Blvd., Reading, PA 19612
610-987-8628 · 610-987-8629
Secondary Enrichment Experience (SEE)
http://www.iu13.org
Seminars for gifted middle and high school students offering a wide variety
of topics and experiences not readily available in the regular classroom.
(F, L)
Lancaster-Lebanon IU 13, 1110 Enterprise Rd., East Petersburg, PA 17520
717-569-7331
School Outreach Program
http://www.caplanc.org/family_center.htm
Working with parents, students and teachers, encouraging them to take an
active role in their children's lives, offering case management, information/referral,
follow-up services, peer support. (L)
Lancaster Family Center
601 South Queen Street, Lancaster, PA
717-431-1027
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us
Assists schools in identifying barriers to students' learning/school success,
mobilizing school resources to remove barriers and assisting parents and
students in accessing community services. (F, $, I, B, L)
Dept. of Public Welfare, Office of Mental Health & Substance Abuse
Services
2nd F., Beechmont, P.O. Box 2675, Harrisburg, PA 17105
717-772-7855
Berks Co. MH/MR Program
http://www.co.berks.pa.us
633 Court St., 15th Fl., Reading, PA 19601
610-478-3271
Lancaster Co. MH/MR Program
1120 Frances Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601
717-390-7796
Talent Search Project at RACC
Helping 6 - 12 graders (whose parents are not college graduates) prepare
and plan for attending college, developing study skills, exploring financial
aid, visiting colleges, preparing for SAT's, etc. (F, B)
Suite 603, Madison Bldg., 400 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0844
Upward Bound Program
http://marauder.millersville.edu/~upbond/
A pre-college program for 9th - 11th graders that provides career counseling,
tutoring, and academic support to enhance learning and academic performance,
utilizing campus and community volunteers. (F, L)
P. O. Box 1002, Millersville University, Millersville, PA 17551
717-872-3256
Westminster Home Educators Exchange
Christian-oriented group of homeschooling families, gathering for 6 wks.
in spring/fall, where parents offer 3 classes a day for Pre-K - 8th graders,
including prayer & share. ($, B, L)
717-626-6990
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