Learning media assessment encompasses general learning media and literacy media.  General learning media include both instructional materials (such as pictures, rulers, worksheets) and instructional methods (such as demonstrations, modeling, prompting).  Literacy media include the range of tools and technology for reading and writing in print and Braille.

Life Skills Support
Robin Boehning, Program Supervisor, rboehning@mciu.org
Sarah Nestor, Secretary 
610-755-9422
This program is designed for disabled students, 5–21 years of age, whose primary identified need is to develop skills for independent living.  Children in the Life Skills Program generally demonstrate moderate cognitive disabilities and require concrete and functional instruction.  The Life Skills Support Program seeks to fully develop each student’s potential by recognizing their individuality and providing an educational program that challenges students to become life long learners. The collaborative effort of families, schools, and the community help foster the personal development of each student so they may become independent members of the school and community. Instruction emphasizes skills that will allow the student to enjoy a greater degree of participation in an enjoyable life-style. Emphasis is placed on functional academics, daily living, self-care, life skills, communication, self-advocacy skills, and vocational training.

Maximum Class Size: 12-15 (Based on PA Chapter 14 Regulations and Standards)

Program Features:

• Functional Life Skills Curriculum
• Individualized Educational Planning and Assessment
• Data Driven IEP Development
• Use of Assistive Technology to enhance communication skills
• Community-Based Instruction
• Interagency Coordination
• Prevocational and vocational training experiences

Supportive services included:

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

• Staff development for special education, general education teachers, paraeducators, bus drivers/aides, and other building staff
• Consultation to first year Life Skills Support teachers
• Ongoing visits to district Life Skills Support classrooms to strengthen and expand strategies promoting student progress
• Consultation for teachers instructing Life Skills students in the typical classroom
• Student observations
• IEP writing
• Progress monitoring development and consultation
• Curriculum based assessments
• Classroom Management Strategies
• Reading, writing, mathematics instruction and consultation
• Development of communication skills, social skills, and daily living skills
• Sensory supports and activities
• Developing or expanding buddy programs with typical peers
• Community-based instruction development
• Prevocational activity development
• Communication systems with pictures and low tech devices in classes
• Transition plan development
• Adaptation and modification of lessons and materials

Lightspeed Systems, Inc. Total Traffic Control (TTC) Service
Sheldon Wedemeyer, Technology Infrastructure Supervisor, swedemeyer@mciu.org
Monica Weber, Secretary
610-755-9358
MCIU has partnered with Lightspeed Systems to get consortium pricing on the Total Traffic Control product.  It is a software product that contains full network security, anti-virus solutions, content filter, spam filter, desktop management, computer inventory (hardware/software), portable media control, packet shaping, and email archive solution.  The product aggregates many functions as wells as cost reduction and better product interdependencies.

The cost for this service is annual and based on the number of computers. A server is required and size is based on the number of computers and functions running. MCIU provides end-to-end managed services for Total Traffic Control.