MCIU Services: A through C

Academic Competition
Arthur Mitchell, Assistant Director, amitchell@mciu.org
Linda Bean, Secretary
610-755-9312
CIPD organizes and hosts the regional event for the annual Academic Competition allowing county high schools to compete for the state competition.

ACCESS Program - Physician Sign Offs
Sandra M. Edling – Assistant Director of Management Services, sedling@mciu.org
Kay Hetrick, Secretary
610-755-9410
The Project ACCESS Program, currently operated by the PA Department of Education via contract with Leader Services, is a means for local school districts to obtain reimbursement for some school related therapies provided in the educational environment.  One of the requirements of this program is that a physician review and sign-off on each IEP, prior to commencing billing to ACCESS. 

• Retrieve your school district’s IEPs and Medical Authorization forms
• Obtain the physician’s review/sign-off
• Return your school district’s IEPs and Medical Authorization forms

Act 1 Homestead/Farmstead Notification Mailing
Perry Baer, Coordinator of Business Support & Cooperative Services, pbaer@mciu.org
Cathy Taylor, Secretary
610-755-9342
As a result of Act 1 of 2006, local school districts are required to notify residents within their district boundaries of their eligibility to be classified under certain taxing criteria.  The Management Services Division will coordinate this mailing with the County Board of Assessments, in order for local school districts to meet this requirement.

Act 114 of 2006 Fingerprinting Site
Jane Mansuy, Director, jwm@mciu.org
Fran Flowers, Secretary
610-755-9307
Serving as a site for the Cogent ID fingerprinting system, the division helps schools understand and meet the new requirements of Act 114 of 2006.  The MCIU has processed more than 5,500 requests for fingerprinting.  This project, which has greatly benefited local applicants for work in our schools, was in addition to several technological upgrades in the collection and sharing of HR data within the IU, as well as with our districts.

ACT 48
Kendall Glouner, Director, kglouner@mciu.org
Bonnie Neiman, Secretary
610-755-9311
CIPD is involved in monitoring and reporting all ACT 48 eligible events held at MCIU. Technical assistance is provided to districts and other outside organizations on the management of ACT 48 records and reporting.

Adapted Physical Education
Robin Boehning – Program Supervisor,rboehnin@mciu.org
Sarah Nestor, Secretary
610-755-9422
Direct APE services to groups or individuals – The APE staff will travel to the site and develop and implement an individualized program for each participating student that compliments the district’s physical education curriculum.

Adapted Physical Education Consultative services to district physical education staff – The APE staff will meet with the district physical education staff to determine the consultative services necessary to meet the needs of their students.  This may entail consultation with one or more of the physical education staff who work directly with students in need of APE services.  Consultation may be designed to assist the staff in providing APE as a stand-alone service or providing support in an inclusive physical education program.  MCIU will be able to provide instructional support through team teaching as well as lesson demonstration followed by ongoing consultation on a regular or as needed basis.

Advisory Council Coordination
Gail Kennedy, Director of TIS, gkennedy@mciu.org
Jackie Krail, Secretary
610-755-9352
The TIS Advisory Council consists of representatives from each member district. Meetings are held monthly during the school year and the purpose is to provide a communication link between the districts, MCIU, and State. Districts are made aware of special offerings and programs at these meetings.

After School Alternative Education Program
David Jagger – Program Supervisor, djagger@mciu.org
Erin Fortune, Secretary
Telephone:     610-635-2400
An after school alternative education program will be designed to meet the needs of middle and/or senior high students who need academic, behavior and emotional support in a small environment.  This program is designed for students with Individual Education Plans as well as non-identified students.  The program will be held at the Anderson School.

Cost is based upon a minimum enrollment of 8 students.  Eight students will be required to run the program.

Cost Per 3-Hour Block                     $145

Agency Information Night
Cheryl Wise, Supervisor, Special Education, cwise@mciu.org
610-755-9424
The Montgomery County Transition Coordinating Council sponsors an annual Agency Night for secondary special needs students. The evening program includes a guest speaker knowledgeable in services available to special needs students as they transition from school age services. An agency resource fair follows and is available to provide information on adult services in the areas of Employment/Day Programs, Post Secondary Education, Residential and Supported Living, Recreation and Leisure, Advocacy, and Community Resources. The event is attended by students, families, and educators.

Annual Business Manager Fall Workshop
Stan Wisler, CFO/Director of Management Services, swisler@mciu.org
Donna Kelly, Secretary
610-755-9304
The Annual Business Manager’s Workshop offers a forum to provide leadership and management training, in-depth information on new initiatives, and an opportunity to discuss topics of common interest.

• Double Room:  $415
• Single Room:  $475

• Double Room:  $275
• Single Room:  $295

• September 29 ($45 includes dinner)
• September 30 ($105 includes breakfast, lunch, dinner, and breaks)
• October 1 ($55 includes breakfast, lunch, and breaks)

Apartment Program – Transition Services
Cheryl Wise – Program Supervisor, cwise@mciu.org
Edwina Fascio, Secretary
610-755-9424
The Apartment Program is designed to offer students with disabilities a real life experience. Students will participate in the apartment program for four weeks for an entire school day.  Students will receive training in an array of communication skills, self-advocacy skills and practice independent life skills.  Students will learn how to access community resources including banks, retail stores, restaurants and recreational facilities as well as how to balance a checkbook, cook and complete laundry and cleaning.

Minimum enrollment:  4 students per four week session
Staffing:                     1 teacher, 1 job coach per 4 students

Application, Data, and Website Development
Troy Sosnovik, Web and Data Supervisor, tsosnovik@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
Utilizing an industry standard Software Development Cycle, MCIU can work with you and your staff to identify, design and implement a custom solution specifically to meet your needs. Our development technologies include, but are not limited to, Microsoft and other open web technology (e.g. ASP/.Net, VB.Net, Microsoft SQL, PHP, MySQL, Access, and FileMaker). Whether you need a Content Management Solution or additional functionality to a third party solution, we can help. Please call us for a free consultation.

** The hourly rates listed are what we base our services on. All development projects will be quoted based on scope of project.

• Operating System Available
• Windows Server with IIS and SQL Server
• Linux CentOs with Apache and MySql
• 10GB Hard Disk
• 1 FTP Account
• 1 Database
• Nightly Backups Included
• SSL (acquisition of certificate additional cost)

Windows Environment Pricing:
Member Districts – Per Year                                                                     $400.00
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies –Per Year                                   $450.00

Linux Centos Environment Pricing:
Member Districts – Per Year                                                                     $300.00
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies –Per Year                                   $350.00

Virtual Machine Hosting:
Base Virtual Machine:

• 1.83GHz Processor
• 1GB RAM
• 10GB Hard Disk Space
• Server OS - Windows 2008 R2 or CentOs

Base Virtual Machine Annual Cost Per Year                                            $750.00

Additional Resources:

• Additional CPU (500 MHz Increments) - $250.00 per year/server
• Additional RAM (1GB Increments; Maximum 8GB) – $330.00 per year/server
•  Additional Hard Drive Space (10GB Increments)  – $100.00 per year/server

Example:                                                                                           

VM Configuration 2.33 GHZ CPU; 2GB RAM ; 30GB Drive would cost $1,537.00 annually

Member Districts – Cost Per Hour  TBD
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies – Cost Per Hour TBD

Application, Data, and Website Support
Troy Sosnovik, Web and Data Supervisor, tsosnovik@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
Allow MCIU to provide you with the end user support you need. Our professional staff can be on call Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 4:00pm to provide the additional support you need for your applications, database, and websites. Please call for more information.

Member Districts:
20 hour Support Block                                                                        $1,900
40 hour Support Block                                                                        $3,750

Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies:
20 hour Support Block                                                                        $1,950
40 hour Support Block                                                                        $3,850

Assistive Technology Resource Center
Cheryl A. Wise – Supervisor, cwise@mciu.org
Edwina Fascio, Secretary
610-755-9424
The Assistive Technology Resource Center is a collection of devices, software, and print services. The Center offers educational staff an opportunity to preview devices and materials, borrow equipment, and receive training on specific technology before investing school district dollars to purchase the item.

A school district membership in the ATRC entitles any school district employee to the following:

• Access to devices for trial by students
• Loaner period – up to 90 days
• Access to current and new assistive technology devices
• Continual upgrading of newly available items
• Temporary equipment loans to students, while the student’s device is under repair (eliminating the need for a temporary lease with a company)
• Unlimited previewing of items for school district staff, administrators, and parents during regular business hours, 2 evenings/month, and by appointment
• Availability of the Center for holding SETT meetings

The 2010/2011 membership fee is for the period July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011.

Cost Per District                    $3,785

Audio Visual Design and Installation
Sheldon Wedemeyer, Technical Services Supervisor, swedemeyer@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
Technical staff achieves InfoComm International Technology Specialist certification in areas of specialized audio systems, display technologies, control systems, and Smart Classroom design. Our technicians will conduct a site visit and provide you with an accurate quote to meet the goals of your project.

Member Districts – Cost Per Hour    $95
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies – Cost Per Hour $107

Audio/Visual Bid
Gail Kennedy, Director of TIS, gkennedy@mciu.org
Jackie Krail, Secretary
610-755-9352
Thousands of dollars have been saved by districts that use the MCIU Audio-Visual Cooperative Bid. Each year, MCIU specifies, compiles, and advertises the bid. Over 90 companies bid electronically. Low bids are selected for over 500 equipment and supply items and the document is distributed to business managers, principals, technology coordinators, and librarians. The bid is published in May.

Audiometer Calibration Program
Dr. Joan Evans – Program Supervisor, jevans@mciu.org
Diane Saylor, Secretary
610-755-9416
The Pennsylvania Department of Health requires school nurses to test the hearing of all students. The device used to perform the hearing test is called an audiometer. Audiometers are calibrated to specifications of the National Bureau of Standards.

The Intermediate Unit annually (during the summer) collects school districts’ audiometers and checks the calibration of each unit. Those that meet calibration standards are returned to the sending districts. Those that fail are sent to a company specified by the district for calibration.

Callibration Cost Per Audiometer               $39

Auditory Processing Evaluation
Dr. Joan Evans – Program Supervisor, jevans@mciu.org
Diane Saylor, Secretary
610-755-9416
School districts are receiving an increasing number of requests to evaluate students who may have auditory processing problems.  Districts can now refer students ages 7-12 to MCIU’s Hearing Support Program for an Auditory Processing Evaluation.  The evaluation is performed by the MCIU educational audiologist, and may include some or all of the following components:

• Review of Student Records
• Classroom Observation
• Teacher Consultation/Auditory Behavior Checklist
• Audiological History (Parent)
• Complete Audiological Assessment
• Auditory Processing Test Administration
• Interpretation of Test Results
• Comprehensive Auditory Processing Evaluation Report
• Team Consultation Regarding Recommended Strategies/Accommodations
• Attendance at ER or IEP Meeting at District Request

Cost Per Hour                       $140

• Review of Student Records
• Classroom Observation
• Teacher Consultation/Auditory Behavior Checklist
• Audiological History (Parent)
• Complete Audiological Assessment
• Auditory Processing Test Administration
• Interpretation of Test Results
• Comprehensive Auditory Processing Evaluation Report
• Team Consultation Regarding Recommended Strategies/Accommodations
• Attendance at ER or IEP Meeting at District Request

Cost Per Hour                       $140

Autistic Consultation Team
Terry Johnson, Program Supervisor, tjohnson@mciu.org
Susan Hefferon, Secretary
610-755-9429
The Autistic Consultation Team will be able to assist a school with on-site consultation regarding a specific student, classroom, or a particular district-wide program.  The team will address specific needs to assist the district.  The composition of the team will include MCIU program supervisor, psychologist, and teacher.  Services may include on-site training, review of student progress, IEP goal writing/review, evaluations, observations, behavior strategies, or inclusion practices.  Additional team supports may include best practices and/or parent training.  The Autistic Consultation Team will be tailored to the individual and unique needs of the district.

Cost Per Day                         $1,735

Maximum Class Size:  8 (Based on PA Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards)

Program Features:

• Research based instructional strategies
• Individualized Educational Planning and Assessment
• Data Driven IEP Development
• Emphasis on effective communication skills
• Development of social skills
• Motivation through positive behavior support and reinforcement
• Community-Based Instruction

Supportive services included:

• Adapted Physical Education
• Behavior Management
• Psychological Support
• Psychiatric Support
• Social Work Services
• Program supervision/administration

Related services:

• Cost will be calculated based on the child’s IEP

Assistive Technology equipment or devices:

• Physical support equipment or assistive devices deemed necessary by the IEP team for the use of an individual student will be an additional expense assessed to the student’s school district.

Districts will be billed directly for the actual amount of related services on a student’s IEP.

Cost Per Student                               $39,450

Autistic Support Program – Secondary
Terry Johnson, Program Supervisor, tjohnson@mciu.org
Susan Hefferon, Secretary
610-755-9430
This program is designed for students 12 – 21 years of age with a diagnosis of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Asperger’s Syndrome. The autistic support program secondary classes focus on individual academics and activities of daily living, prevocational skills, social skills, positive behavioral interventions, and basic communication.  A variety of instructional techniques are utilized.

Maximum Class Size:  8 (Based on PA Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards)

Program Features:

• Utilization of a variety of techniques to support individual learning needs
• Individualized Educational Planning and Assessment
• Emphasis on effective communication skills
• Development of social skills
• Motivation through positive behavior support and reinforcement
• Community-Based Instruction
• Data driven IEP Development
• Prevocational – vocational training experiences

Supportive services included:

• Adapted Physical Education
• Behavior Management
• Psychological Support
• Psychiatric Support
• Social Work Services
• Transition Services
• Program supervision/administration

Related services:

• Cost will be calculated based on the child’s IEP

Assistive Technology equipment or devices:

• Physical support equipment or assistive devices deemed necessary by the IEP team for the use of an individual student will be an additional expense assessed to the student’s school district.

Autistic Support Program – Social Communications
Terry Johnson, Program Supervisor, tjohnson@mciu.org
Susan Hefferon, Secretary
610-755-9430
This program is designed for students 5-9 years of age with a diagnosis of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Asperger’s Syndrome. These classes emphasize individualized academics with a focus on language as a social tool along with the integration of social skills into the daily curriculum.

Maximum Class Size:  8 (Based on PA Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards)

Program Features:

• Utilization of a variety of techniques to support individual learning needs
• Individualized Educational Planning and Assessment
• Emphasis on effective communication skills
• Integration of speech and language skills
• Development of social skills
• Motivation through positive behavior support and reinforcement
• Community-Based Instruction
• Data drive IEP Development

Supportive services included:

• Adapted Physical Education
• Behavior Management
• Psychological Support
• Psychiatric Support
• Social Work Services
• Program supervision/administration

Related services:

• Cost will be calculated based on the child’s IEP

Assistive Technology equipment or devices

• Physical support equipment or assistive devices deemed necessary by the IEP team for the use of an individual student will be an additional expense assessed to the student’s school district.

Districts will be billed directly for the actual amount of related services on a student’s IEP.

Cost Per Student                   $50,660

Autistic Support Program ABA
Terry Johnson, Program Supervisor, tjohnson@mciu.org
Susan Hefferon, Secretary
610-755-9430
This program is designed for students 5–11 years of age with a diagnosis of Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or Asperger’s Syndrome. The Autistic Support ABA Classes utilize the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis including verbal behavior and emphasize communication, functional academics and activities of daily living.  A low staff to student ratio is offered in these classes due to intensive ABA instruction.

Maximum Class Size:  8 (Based on PA Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards)

Program Features:

• Research based instructional strategies (ABA, Verbal Behavior)
• Individualized Educational Planning and Assessment
• Data Driven IEP Development
• Emphasis on effective communication skills (verbal, PEC’s, sign)
• Development of social skills and daily living skills
• Motivation through positive behavior support and reinforcement
• Community-Based Instruction

Supportive services included:

• Adapted Physical Education
• Behavior Management
• Psychological Support
• Psychiatric Support
• Social Work Services
• Program supervision/administration

Related services:

• Cost will be calculated based on the child’s IEP

 Assistive Technology equipment or devices:

• Physical support equipment or assistive devices deemed necessary by the IEP team for the use of an individual student will be an additional expense assessed to the student’s school district.

Districts will be billed directly for the actual amount of related services on a student’s IEP.

Cost Per Student                                           $50,070

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Barracuda SSL VPN
The Barracuda SSL VPN enables secure, clientless remote access to internal network resources from any Web browser. Designed for remote employees and road warriors, the Barracuda SSL VPN provides comprehensive control over the services and applications exposed to remote or external users.
Accessible anywhere at any time, the Barracuda SSL VPN offers flexible authentication to maintain user access and logs external use to protect against information leakage for an organization of any size.

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The Barracuda Backup Service safely maintains data offsite using efficient replication techniques designed to conserve bandwidth and minimize the cost of disaster recovery.

The MCIU is a Barracuda Networks Inc. Partner as well as a strategic affiliate provides, which provides a unique opportunity to offer aggregate offsite storage services for eastern Pennsylvania.  Barracuda Backup Service is recognized as an industry leader for providing advanced secure and comprehensive data backup solutions. 

The entire process is controlled via an easy to use web Control Panel and is easily customized to meet a school or district’s needs.  Restorations are fast and easy and allow tape based backup systems to be retired.

Barracuda Backup Services are backed by 24x7 technical support.

The cost for this service is monthly and based on a storage plan.  Costs for appliance servers range from $995 - $9,999 depending on storage plan requirements.

Member Districts:
Initial Setup – one-time fee                                                    $2,500
Monthly Recurring Storage Plan       
Per GB                                                                                     $0.50

Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies:
Initial Setup – one-time fee                                                    $1,300
Monthly Recurring Storage Plan         
Per GB                                                                                     $0.50

BCBA Mentoring Program
Cheryl A. Wise – Program Supervisor, cwise@mciu.org
Edwina Fascio, Secretary
610-755-9424
An increasing number of staff are taking coursework to become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).  BCBAs work extensively with IEP teams on evaluating, designing, and monitoring data on student IEP goals.  The BCBA Mentoring Program would offer support for those individuals completing the certification process.

The BCBA Mentoring Program may include:

• Coursework support
• Preparation for examination
• Mentors for completion of BCBA requirements

Cost Per Hour                       $180

Behavior Management Program
Cheryl A. Wise – Program Supervisor, cwise@mciu.org
Edwina Fascio, Secretary
610-755-9424
The Behavior Management Services Department provides a variety of behavioral support services to the teachers and students within the school districts of Montgomery County. The BMS staff strives to be informative and creative while individualizing strategies and services in a flexible and collaborative framework to meet the school districts’ needs.

• Classroom management consultation
• Individual student consultation
• Adaptive instructional techniques
• Consultation for measurable IEP behavioral goals
• Development of Behavior Support Plans
• Development of Functional Behavioral assessments
• Specific support in the development of classrooms for verbal behavior
• Facilitate social skills training
• Specific training for 1:1 teaching assistants, tailored to the individual needs of a student
• Paraeducator training on Behavior Management techniques
• Bus Driver & Bus Aide training on Behavior Management techniques
• Training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
• Collaboration for School-wide Positive Behavior Support (SWPBS)
• Safety Care Training

Cost Per Day                         $860

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Systems Lifecycle Management  $19 per computer

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• BigFix Asset Discovery provides visibility into all IP-enabled devices on your network.
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Power Management Module   $6 per Computer

• Saves up to $50 per year per BigFix-managed device depending on local electricity costs and net energy savings achieved
• Centralized, policy-driven power management of distributed computers scalable from individual machines to entire global enterprises
• Fine-grained controls for hibernation/ standby, subsystem-only shut down and "save work before shutdown" options
• Wake-On-LAN support synchronizes systems maintenance processes with power conservation
• "Opt-in" programs encourage end-user participation as well as "Wake-on-Web" feature to allow  for end-users to remotely connect and turn on their own systems

Cost Per Hour                       $187

Branding
Kristen Rawlings, Director, krawlings@mciu.org
Maureen Quinn, Secretary
610-755-9313
Creating a brand for your school district with a cohesive style and message is an important part of enhancing your reputation with the community. The Communications Division can assist your district in creating a Style Guide with standards for print and electronic communications that ensure consistency and professionalism throughout the district. 

Cost                            Based on complexity of project

Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery
Sheldon Wedemeyer, Technical Services Supervisor, swedemeyer@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
MCIU has developed a suite of services allowing school districts to customize a storage or recovery strategy that meets your exact requirements.  This service will enable you to maintain continuous connectivity despite interruptions that threaten local infrastructures.

Based on a robust network, redundant powers systems, and advanced technologies this infrastructure provides incredible levels of resiliency, redundancy, and reliability.  This service provides the local school district with the opportunity to off-load tedious time-consuming tasks or to supplement your internal strengths.

The cost for this service will be quoted based on the specific customization requirements of the school entity.

Member Districts – Cost Per Hour                                                TBD
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies – Cost Per Hour             TBD

Meetings are open to Montgomery County School District business managers and/or their designees.

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Camp at The Anderson School
David Jagger, Principal, djagger@mciu.org
Erin Fortune, Secretary
610-635-2400
This inclusionary camp program is available to children 8 through13 years of age.  The goal of the camp is to promote personal growth, positive values, and excitement in its participants.  A wide variety of activities are available.  Arts and crafts, sports, games, and special events such as computers, cooking, woodworking, and science activities will be conducted by camp counselors.  Team building will be emphasized throughout the learning and play activities.

Certification & Staffing Consultation
Jane Mansuy, Director, jwm@mciu.org
Fran Flowers, Secretary
610-755-9307
The Division assists districts by facilitating in-services for county administrators with PDE to provide support on the ever-changing requirements for teachers and teacher assistants to be Highly Qualified and appropriately certified. The division can further assist clients not only with information-exchange, but by visiting districts and training/consulting on the regulations. If needed, staff may also access credentials for the districts’ teachers.

The HR Division provides technical assistance to county districts as the PDE requirements for professional personnel change and reviews special education staff credentials to ensure the maximum compliance for teaching staff. Individual consultations may be provided on a wide variety of HR issues including: grievance resolution, professional discipline, assisting with a search for an HR Director, and hiring processes. Long-term consultation or major HR projects are also available.

Cost                No cost to districts unless a major project --$600 a day

Child Accounting Services
Alison Scott
Data Coordinator, Special Education, ascott@mciu.org
610-755-9445
This service determines the district of residence for all children served in MCIU programs and provides the required attendance and membership reporting to the school districts.

Cost Per Hour                       $191

The role of the Cochlear Implant Consultant may include any of the following:

• Provide information and materials, in order to prepare and/or deliver staff development programs for General Education Teachers who have a student with a Cochlear Implant.
• Communicate with a student’s Cochlear Implant Center and/or support the Hearing Support Teacher regarding audiological evaluations, changes with the student’s device, mappings, and/or problems the student may be experiencing
• Facilitate consistent communication between the Hearing Support Teacher, the student’s Regular Education Teacher, and the student’s parents, regarding the status of the student’s cochlear implant device and his/her academic progress
• Participate in the IEP development for students with cochlear implants, ensuring that IEP goals and Specially Designed Instruction are appropriate for the student
• Assist in the evaluation process for newly identified students with cochlear implants
• Provide information (i.e. candidacy, surgical procedures, device selection, etc) to the parents of a deaf child, if they are considering a cochlear implant for their child
• Provide information to the SETT team regarding Assistive Listening Devices (including FM system options) and other services, such as C-Print
• Provide information to the Hearing Support Teacher about the student’s cochlear implant device: its features, procedures for daily maintenance, and troubleshooting procedures when the device is not functioning properly

Cost Per Hour                                               $152

Cost                            Based on complexity of project

Computer Fair – PA Middle and High School Regional Competition
Arthur Mitchell, Assistant Director, amitchell@mciu.org
Linda Bean, Secretary
610-755-9312
The Pennsylvania Computer Fairs are annual events that highlight Pennsylvania students' application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process.  The competition categories include Animation, Computer Fair Logo, Curriculum-Based Web Page Design, Digital Movie, Graphic Design, Information-Based Web Page Design, Multimedia Presentations and Text-Based Desktop Publishing. The winning teams advance to the state competition. The cost for this event is funded by Pennsylvania Department of Education

Computer Fairs – PA Middle and High School Regional Competition
John McBride, Technology and Information Services, jmcbride@mciu.org
610-755-9355
The Pennsylvania Computer Fairs are annual events that highlight Pennsylvania students' application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the

Rental fees will be charged for the facilities, depending upon the type of organization.  Anyone requesting the use of the buildings and facilities will be classified in one of the following three categories:

Class A:  
Governmental and Non-Profit Agencies located within MCIU service region.  Events co-sponsored by the MCIU.

Class B:
Governmental and Non-Profit Agencies located outside the MCIU service region

Class C:
Business and Private Sector Entities

In addition, the following equipment/service charges will be assessed as necessitated by the activity.  These fees may be adjusted and will apply to all Class A, B, and C agencies.

Custodial Services:                            $55/Hour
Technical Services:                            $95/Hour

Consortium Purchase Coordination
Gail Kennedy, Director of TIS, gkennedy@mciu.org
Jackie Krail, Secretary
610-755-9352
MCIU is constantly looking for ways to offer joint purchasing opportunities to our local school entities.  Through these efforts, school districts will be able to benefit from cost savings. We will coordinate county-wide offers from technology vendors to leverage purchasing power. These include hardware, software, and services. Current consortium pricing is available for PowerSchool, Study Island, videoconferencing equipment, and computer leasing.

Consortium Purchase Coordination, Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Kendall Glouner, Director, kglouner@mciu.org
Bonnie Neiman, Secretary
610-755-9316
MCIU is constantly looking into ways to offer joint purchasing opportunities to our local school entities.  Through these efforts, school districts will be able to benefit from cost savings. We will coordinate county-wide offers from vendors to leverage purchasing power, for items including; software, services and curriculum materials.

Cost varies.

Member Districts – Cost Per Hour  Part of Core
Other Schools and Non-Profit Agencies – Cost Per Hour $145

Consultation Team
Dr. Jeanmarie Mason – Director of Special Education, jmason@mciu.org
Debbie Conaway, Secretary
610-755-9443
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit will provide consultation to strengthen existing district special education education/programs or to develop new district special education classes or programs (for any age or disability).  The MCIU team is also available to provide consultation for any variety of situations effecting district special education programs, classrooms, and/or individual students.  Examples: Resolving individual student cases before they reach due process, assistance in finding placements for hard to place and/or adjudicated students, resolving significant behavior issues, helping resolve special education parent group concerns, or other school district special education students or program concerns.  The MCIU may include team members to meet the needs of the district (i.e. special education supervisor, psychologist, behavior specialist, and/or social worker).

Cost                To be quoted on specific from request school district

Consultative Services and Leadership, Curriculum, Instruction and Professional Development
Kendall Glouner, Director, kglouner@mciu.org
Bonnie Neiman, Secretary
610-755-9316
Our staff can assist with professional development planning processes and may serve on planning committees at the district's request. The Director, other administrators and project associates are readily available to support local school district initiatives, as needed.

Consultative services include, but are not limited to:

• Getting Results School Improvement Framework
• Induction
• Act 48
• Evaluation and Supervision System Design
• e-Strategic planning

Cost                            $500/half-day; $800/day

Content Filtering
Sheldon Wedemeyer, Technical Services Supervisor, swedemeyer@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
Children’s Internet Protect Act (CIPA) complaint workstation filtering is available for any number of specified workstations. This service does not require a server or extra management effort at the school level.

Special Education, and Reading Specialist. MCIU will work with districts to design Continuing Professional Development (CPE) and graduate level courses specific to district initiatives.

Cost                $130 per credit for CPE credits/$260 per credit for the graduate credit option

• Audio/Visual Supplies
• Computer Supplies
• Copy Paper
• Custodial Supplies
• Diesel Fuel
• Fluorescent Tubes
• Trash Collection

This process enables schools and public agencies an opportunity to take advantage of lower pricing and reduced advertising costs.

Cost                            Montgomery County Districts:  $65/bid
                                   Montgomery County Public Agencies:  1%  *
                                   Other Participants:  2%  *

*Represents an administrative charge based on the total dollar amount awarded by a participating entity.

Copy/Print Center
Perry Baer, Coordinator of Business Support & Cooperative Services, pbaer@mciu.org
Cathy Taylor, Secretary
610-755-9342
The Management Services Division operates a copy and print center that is open to all schools and governmental agencies within Montgomery County, PA. 

Services available include: black & white copying, color copying, collating, binding, and folding.

Color Copying (8 ½ x 11 and 11 x 14)
Single Sided Copies at $0.32/per copy
Double Sided Copies at $0.38/per copy

Cover Stock
Single Sided Copies at $0.32/per copy
Double Sided Copies at $0.38/per copy

Binding/Formal Document Preparation
Quoted per job

Large mailing jobs can also be completed, please call for a quotation.

 
County Speaker’s Bureau
Gail Kennedy, Director of TIS, gkennedy@mciu.org
Jackie Krail, Secretary
610-755-9352
MCIU maintains a list of expert speakers available to present on a variety of technology-related topics.  We can help you identify the perfect presenter and topic for your event and can facilitate pricing negotiations. Presenters range from the local to national level.

CPR and First Aid Training
Maria DeLuca – Assistant Director of Special Education, mdeluca@mciu.org
Colleen Connor, Secretary
610-755-9448
Participants will receive training in Adult First Aid, Environment Emergencies, Adult/Child CPR with Mask and Adult/Child AED. American Heart Association Cards will be distributed at the end of the training and will be valid for two years. All trainings will be conducted at the MCIU and can be attributed to professional development hours for paraeducators.

Cost Per Person                                 $115

C-Print Captionist Program
Dr. Joan Evans – Program Supervisor, jevans@mciu.org
Diane Saylor, Secretary
610-755-9416
The C-Print Captioning Program provides a speech-to-text system developed at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).  C-print provides printed text of spoken English displayed in real time.  This service provides deaf or hard of hearing students with access to classroom communication through the printed word. 

Cost Per Student                               $68,005

Crisis Intervention Services
Dr. Kenneth Voss 
Director, Nonpublic School Services, kvoss@mciu.org
610-755-9318
Teams of NPSS psychologists and counselors are available to immediately assist eligible nonpublic schools in the event of a crisis situation, such as the death of or severe illness or injury to a member of the school community or other incident or circumstance that impacts the school community.  Consultation and intervention is also available in the event of situations impacting an individual or small group of students such as severe bullying or threat of harm to self or others.  

Crisis Response Counselor Teams
Dr. Kenneth E. Voss, Director, kvoss@mciu.org
Carolyn Bergman, Secretary
610-755-9322
Nonpublic school administrators may request assistance from the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit when a crisis occurs in their school community. A team of Nonpublic School Services counselors is assembled to provide crisis response when a school is in distress due to death, disaster, or other emergencies affecting students and/or staff.

Cultural Language Free Evaluations
Dr. Jeanmarie Mason, – Director of Special Education, jmason@mciu.org
Debbie Conaway, Secretary 
610-755-9442
Psychoeducational Assessment for English Language Learners (students who do not speak English or students whose primary language is not English). A Monolingual psychologist trained in doing a culture/language free assessment will assess the student using specific assessments that are culture and language free. The psychologist can also work in tandem with the MCIU bilingual speech and language pathologist to provide a best practice assessment of a student whose dominant language is not English.  As a result of this assessment, an evaluation report will be conducted and include specially designed instruction.

Cost Per Day                         $658

Curriculum Councils
Kendall Glouner, Director, kglouner@mciu.org
Linda Bean, Secretary
610-755-9312
CIPD organizes and hosts council meetings representing 10 curriculum areas to provide a forum to discuss best practices in curriculum, assessment and instruction. Councils provide the venue for job-alike district representatives to come together for problem-solving and networking opportunities resultant new ideas to move forward. Active councils include:

• Instructional Council
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org
• Technology Applications
  Arthur Mitchell: amitchell@mciu.org
  Gail Kennedy: gkennedy@mciu.org
• Language Arts Council
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org
• Math Council
  Arthur Mitchell: amitchell@mciu.org
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org
• ESL Council
  Arthur Mitchell: amitchell@mciu.org
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org
• Gifted Council
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org
• Science Council
  Arthur Mitchell: amitchell@mciu.org
• Health & PE Council
  Arthur Mitchell: amitchell@mciu.org
• High School Principals Council
  Kendall Glouner: kglouner@mciu.org

Cost                            $500/half-day; $800/day