Mary, Kelly & Melinda

Congratulations DDS Teaching Assistants Mary, Kelly and Melinda!

The aides recently received their Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Special Education. The aides invested 20 hours of continuing education to achieve their certification. Executive Director, Colleen Christian, is pleased by their dedication and willingness to improve the quality of services for children enrolled in the DDS-Alley Learning Center Preschool.

The pre-school teaching team:
Laura Davis, Preschool Coordinator Bachelor’s Degree from Edinboro University in Special Education/Elementary Education

Tanya Sensenig, Preschool Teacher
Bachelor’s Degree from Kutztown University
Special Education/Elementary Education

Mary Yeagley, Teachers Assistant
Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

Kelly Hertz, Teachers Aide
Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

Melinda McKenna, Teachers Aide
Credential of Competency for Special Education Paraeducators

In addition to therapists:

Mary Jo Laughlin
Occupational Therapist

Pam Stammel
Speech Therapist

Liz Kelly
Physical Therapist

Katie Oriel
Physical Therapist

 

 

 

DDS - Alley Learning Center Preschool

The DDS- Alley Learning Center Preschool is an integrated classroom in which children of all abilities learn and grow together.

As in any other preschool environment, classrooms are arranged with learning centers that introduce children to pre-academic concepts of language, reading, writing, math, art, science, music and physical activity.

Teachers and therapists work as a team to help each child reach their fullest potential. An Individualized Education Plan (IEP) is developed to determine specific developmental and educational goals. Parent support and involvement is encouraged through regular IEP meetings.

The center operates year-round and offers a morning and afternoon class, Monday through Thursday. Each class is two and a half hours long. Our flexible schedule permits children to come two or four days a week.
While there is no fee for children who receive early intervention services, typical children are asked to pay $10 for each session. There is also a one-time application fee of $25 for children to enroll.

Laura Davis, Preschool Coordinator, studies worms with her students.