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English Language Learners (ELL)
A program designed for students who speak a language other than English and who need assistance to adapt academically to a new language in school.
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Occupational Therapy (OT)
A special program designed to assist students who have small motor physical disabilities/issues that impede academic progress. It may be in the area of writing, hearing or seeing, etc. The program is implemented by a certified O.T. instructor.
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Physical Therapy (PT)
A special program, implemented by a certified P.T. instructor, designed to assist students with large motor physical disabilities that impede academic progress.
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Reading Club
These programs are provided by a Reading Specialist to offer extra help to students who are having difficulty learning to read. Students are identified based on a standardized test score, informal tests, performance assessments and teacher recommendation. Parents will be notified if their child qualifies for the program.
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Special Education Services
Information on Special Education Services can be accessed on the Penn-Delco web page at the Pupil Services/Special Ed section at pdsd.org.
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Speech and Language
Students who are in need of speech and language services are referred by the teacher and evaluated by the speech and language therapist. Parents are notified if a child qualifies for services.
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Student Assistance
The Child Study Team (CST) works with the learning and/or behavior needs of at-risk students to determine strategies that will help the child succeed in school. When a student is referred for assistance, information is gathered on the student, a meeting is scheduled with the team and a plan is developed to address the needs of the student.