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Tri-County
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 (BC) |
| Serving Chester County (CC) |
Hotline or Helpline (H) |
| Appointment Necessary (A) |
Drop-Ins Welcome (D) |
| Multi-Lingual Services (M) |
Serving Montgomery County (MC) |
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, $, BC, A, D)
1238 Co. Welfare Rd., Ag Ctr., Leesport, 19533
610-378-1327
Berks County Homeschoolers
www.berkscountyhomeschoolers.com
Online resources and support for Berks and nearby counties homeschooling
families (BC, F, G)
Berks County Public Libraries' Bookmobile
http://www.berks.lib.pa.us
With 36 stops around Berks Co., provides adult/juvenile fiction, nonfiction,
reference collection, videos, CDs, dvds, cassettes, books on cd or tape,
and interlibrary loan. (F, BC, D)
1037 S. MacArthur Rd., Reading, PA 19605
610-378-5260
BCIU (Berks County Intermediary Unit) Help Desk
Offering free help for computer problems, Mon. - Fri., 8 am - 8pm
610-987-8500 · 610-926-8500
Berks Educators: A Christ-oriented Network (BEACON)
Homeschoolers' support group meeting the 1st Thurs. monthly offering speakers,
activities for preschool - 12th grades, recess time, periodic field trips
and homeschoolers' field day in May. ($, BC)
Grace Bible Fellowship Church,
Marion St. and Hampden Blvd., Reading, PA
610-682-4031
Chester County Homeschoolers (Chester County Homeschoolers)
An online support group for those homeschooling in Chester County PA. A
place to share information, concerns, activities, and more. (CC, F, G)
To Subscribe, visit
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chestercountyhomeschoolers/.
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. ($, BC, D)
345 Douglass St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-7167
Education Consultants - Parent Mentor
http://www.cciu.org/
The parent mentor provides direct support to parents and assists districts in
programming that meets the needs of parents and students, including
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Parent consultation on special education
regulation and rights
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Training and support for parent networks
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Consultation and training on IEP meetings and
functional behavior assessments
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Assistance with effective home-school
partnerships
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Customized training for parents and educators
(CC)
Chester County Intermediate Unit
455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA 19335
484-237-5154
484-237-5000/TDD
484-237-5528/FAX
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, BC, H, M)
1315 Walnut St., 4th Fl., Phila., PA 19107
215-238-6970
Families and Schools Together (FAST)
http://www.fsmontco.org/fast.htm
The Families and Schools Together (FAST) program is a school-based collaborative,
family-focused program. Parents and professionals work together to create
stronger, healthier families and community for early childhood, elementary
and middle school-aged children. Outcomes of the program include: better
school performance, increases in positive child behavior at home and school,
decreases in parental stress and social isolation, increases in family cohesion,
positive family communication, and parental involvement in school and the
use of community resources.
The FAST model is designed using the concept of parent empowerment as
an underlying objective of each activity. When parents feel empowered, respected
and valued as partners in the process of strengthening their family, they
can become primary prevention agents for their children. (F, G, MC, A)
1976 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-326-1610
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, BC, 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, BC, 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
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. ($, BC)
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. (BC, 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
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, BC, A)
35 S. Dwight St., West Lawn, PA 19609
610-670-9960
“Live Homework Help”
www.ccls.org
The Chester County Library service offers “Live Homework Help,” a free,
after-school service for students in grades 4 through 12 and college intro. This
service is available seven days a week, from 4 to 10 pm. Simply go to
www.ccls.org and click on the Live Homework Help icon, or for more
information, contact Clancy Watkins, Head of Youth Services, at 610-280-2631.
(CC, F, H)
Pennsylvania PTA, 4804 Derry St., Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-564-8985
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. (BC, H)
519 Reading, Ave., West Reading, PA 19611
610-375-4200
Pottstown ARea Homeschoolers
Homeschooling in Southern Berks, Northern Chester and Western Montgomery
Counties
www.homeschool-life.com/pa/pah
Pottstown is where we hold our monthly support group meetings and could be
considered a central location for us. We all homeschool or plan to homeschool
but we do not all use the same methods. ANY family that educates at home or is
considering educating at home is welcome. Along with out monthly support
meetings, we have weekly gatherings suck as park days, bowling, local field
trips and classes. We would love to meet you at our next meeting! (BC, CC, MC, F, G)
Email:
Pottstownarea.homeschoolers@yahoo.com
Montgomery County Public Libraries' Bookmobile
http://www.mc-npl.org/Bookmobile/IndexBM.html
The Bookmobile is a free traveling library and all Montgomery County residents
are eligible for a library card. The materials available include adult/juvenile
fiction, nonfiction, reference materials, audio tapes, large print, videos, and
magazines for all ages. The Bookmobile makes 25 stops throughout Montgomery
County, Monday through Friday. (F, MC)
Montgomery County -- Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-5100
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, BC, 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, BC)
610-670-1844 · 717-394-2024
PA Higher Education Assistance Agency Regional Office
http://www.pheaa.org
Providing information on financial aid for post secondary education. (F,
BC, 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, BC)
2431 Hillside Dr., Indiana, PA 15701
724-463-9335
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, BC, 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, $, BC)
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, BC,
D)
The Reading Hospital Women's Center
Doctor's Ofc. Bldg., Ste. 125, W. Reading, PA 19611
610-988-HELP
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, BC)
BCIU, 1111 Commons Blvd., Reading, PA 19612
610-987-8628 · 610-987-8629
Riverbend Environment Education Center
http://www.riverbendeec.org/
Riverbend Environment Education Center seeks to stimulate awareness,
appreciation, and understanding of our total environment and preserve a natural
wildlife habitat. (BC, CC, MC)
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
610-527-5234
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, BC)
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
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, BC)
Suite 603, Madison Bldg., 400 Washington St., Reading, PA 19601
610-374-0844
Youth Empowerment Program
http://montcoworks.montcopa.org/montcoworks/
The Youth Empowerment Program (YEP) is a year-round educational and occupational
learning program that offers a host of educational and occupational learning
programs and services for young people who meet the eligibility requirements.
Examples of some of the most recent YEP programs and activities are: computer
skills training, entrepreneurial program, job readiness/job prep, and a college
fair. (MC, $)
Youth Empowerment Program
Montgomery County’s PA CareerLink
1855 New Hope Street
Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-3541
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