Colonial students receive a wide array of basic and supplemental services, including special education, counseling and school health programs. More than 800 students qualify for individualized education programs (IEPs) due to specific disabilities, and approximately 200 students have gifted individual education programs. Fourteen school counselors support students in grades K-12, and four community counselors offer additional supplemental services.
School health services are provided by certified school nurses and staff nurses to all Colonial students as well as students attending non-public schools within the District. Routine health services include height, weight, vision, hearing and scoliosis screenings. Dental examinations and physical examinations are also provided according to provisions of the Pennsylvania School Code.
Additional supports to students and families include the services of a home and school visitor and a behavioral health adviser.
A FREE program by the Child Guidance Resource Center has been proven to help with parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, and social and emotional competence of children. Dinner is provided and delivered each week. Space is limited so sign up early.
The program by the National Alliance on Mental Illness is designed for any high school student in Montgomery County who is living with mental health challenges or those who need support handling their hard days.
Find information on free Montgomery County COVID-19 testing sites and the link to Montgomery County Office of Public Health Reopening School Guidance page.
Providing vaccines to children and adolescents who live or attend school in Montgomery County and either have no health insurance, health insurance without vaccine coverage or are on Medical Assistance
The Pennsylvania Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education is pleased to feature the following webinar opportunities designed for youth, families, and professionals in the areas of Employment, Family Engagement, Post-Secondary Education, Youth Engagement, and Social and Emotional Health.
Karen Berk
Director of Pupil Services and Special Education
610-834-1670, ext. 2111
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Eileen Spector
Special Education Supervisor (6-12)
610-834-1670, ext. 2105
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Dr. Caitlin Gilmartin
Special Education Supervisor (K-5)
610-834-1670, ext. 2134
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Dr. Felix Scherzinger
Behavioral Health Adviser/Community Health Liaison
610-834-1670, ext. 2147
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Ellen Reilly
Home and School Visitor
Homeless Liaison
610-834-1670, ext. 2108
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