Student Services
Collegium Charter School’s Student Services Department is proud to provide a robust and comprehensive system of supports and services for our students. Together, we work to fulfill our shared mission: educating our students to reach their fullest potential, empowering them to become productive global citizens, and helping them embrace their authentic selves as they determine their own unique pathway to success.
Through our Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), School Nurse Services, English Language Development, Title I, School Counseling and Mental Health Supports, Special Education, and Homeless Assistance Services, we strive to address the unique needs of each of our students.
We believe students thrive when the adults in their lives work together. Our team of nurses, counselors, mental health professionals, special educators, English as a Second Language specialists, Reading and Math Specialists, MTSS specialists, and case managers works closely with classroom teachers, administrators, and families. Together, we identify needs early, remove barriers to learning, and make sure every student has the support they need to succeed in school and beyond.
Families are our most important partners.
We encourage you to explore sections on this page to learn more about each of our programs and to reach out to our staff with questions at any time. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child’s growth and success.
Special Education
At Collegium Charter School, every student with a disability gets an education built around who they are. We serve individual students through a collaborative, comprehensive team approach. Parents, general and special education teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, administrators and, when appropriate, the students themselves work together to understand each learner’s strengths and needs. We then design the supports that help each student succeed.
Our Legal Foundation
The Evaluation Process
If a parent or staff member suspects that a student may have a disability and need specially designed instruction, the school asks the parent for written consent through a Permission to Evaluate form. Parents may also request an evaluation in writing at any time. Once we receive consent, a multidisciplinary team completes a comprehensive evaluation covering all areas of suspected need. Within 60 calendar days, not counting summer break, the team gives parents an Evaluation Report. That report says whether the student is eligible for special education and describes the student’s educational needs.
The Individualized Education Program (IEP)
If a student is found eligible, the IEP team meets within 30 calendar days of the Evaluation Report to develop an Individualized Education Program. The IEP describes the student’s current levels of performance, measurable annual goals, specially designed instruction, related services, and educational placement. Parents are full and essential members of this team.
The IEP team meets at least once a year to review progress, update goals, and make sure services continue to meet the student’s needs. Students are reevaluated at least every three years, or sooner if needed, to confirm continued eligibility and guide planning.
Related Services
audiology, interpreting services, transportation, and parent counseling and training. The IEP team decides which related services a student needs, and how often and where they’ll be provided, based on the evaluation. Those services are written into the student’s IEP and reviewed every year along with the rest of the program.
Questions?
To learn more or to request an evaluation, please contact our Assistant Director of Special Education, Christine Koberg
Other Resources
- PA Dept of Education
- Bureau of Special Education
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (Pattan)
- PA Office for Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
- Chester County Department of Mental Health/ Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
- Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU)
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”) and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and ensure that students with disabilities have equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from school programs and activities.
Under Section 504, an individual with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. The law also protects individuals who have a record of such an impairment or who are regarded as having one.
Specifically, Section 504 states that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in the United States . . . shall, solely by reason of her or his disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”
Each of our school buildings has one or more case managers who coordinate and oversee services and accommodations for students who have a Section 504 Service Agreement.
Other Resources
● Americans with Disabilities Act
● Section 504, U.S. Department of Education
Questions?
If you have questions regarding CCS 504 Services, please contact:
School Nurse
Collegium Charter School is committed to supporting every student’s well-being and health needs. Explore this section to learn about required health records, medication administration policies, state-mandated screenings, how to connect with your building’s school nurse, and more.
Magnus Health Record
Please complete your student’s Magnus Health Information as soon as possible. A signed ‘Consent to Treat’ is required for us to provide care at school.
Over the Counter (OTC) medication permissions are also necessary for us to supply OTC medications. Log in to Magnus Health using your PowerSchool Parent account.
For PowerSchool login assistance, email [email protected]. For Magnus technical support, visit http://helpdesk.magnushealth.com/customer/portal/emails/new
Medication Administration At School
Per PA Department of Health Guidelines for Pennsylvania Schools for the Administration of Medications and Emergency Care:
Parent(s)/guardian(s) should administer medications at home whenever possible and should collaborate with their licensed Health Care Provider (HCP) to establish medication schedules that minimize administration at school. Administration of any medication including over-the-counter and homeopathic preparations requires a written order from the licensed HCP and parent permission completed in the school electronic health record.
HCP ORDER MUST CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING:
-Student’s name
-Licensed prescriber name, signature, and phone number
-Name of the medication
-Route and dosage of medication
-Frequency and time medication is to be administered
-Date of the order and the discontinuation date
***HCP prescribed medications and/or treatments are good for one school year.
Delivery, Storage, and Disposal of Medications
All medications administered at CCS require that a parent or guardian drop-off and pick-up the medication directly to the school nurse. No more than a thirty (30) school day supply for any one medication should be stored at school.
Any medication sent to school without the required Health Care Provider (HCP) order or outside of the original container will not be administered. The parent/guardian will be notified and given an opportunity to pick up the medication during school hours.
CCS does not permit storage of medication for the next school year. Any medication left at the school will be discarded per state disposal guidelines.
Mandated Health Services
Performed by a licensed Health Care Provider:
Physical Examinations – Required on original entry to K or 1st, 6th, and 11th grades.
Dental Examination – Required on original entry to K or 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 11th grades.
Vaccinations – Please submit your student’s vaccination record to the school nurse prior to the start of each school year. See the link below for grade/age-specific state mandated vaccination requirements. ***If a student does not have the required vaccine doses a plan must be put in place to obtain the required vaccines or risk exclusion from school.
Performed by the School Nurse:
Growth Screen – For Grades K-12
Hearing Screen – For Grades K-3, 7, 11
Scoliosis Screen – For Grades 6 and 7 ( A standard physical examination includes a scoliosis screen. Students who have had a sixth-grade physical examination completed (whether at their private provider or through the school) may be counted as a completed scoliosis screen. It is not required that the school re-screen these students.)
Vision Screen – For Grades K-5, 7, 9, 11
Please notify the building school nurse or [email protected] with updates regarding your student’s health to ensure they receive the necessary care at school. Families can also call 610-903-1300 and use the provided extensions.
Student Assistance Program
Collegium Charter School’s Student Assistance Program (SAP) is designed to assist school personnel in identifying student issues, including alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use, along with mental health concerns that pose a barrier to a student’s success.
The primary goal of the SAP Team is to identify students exhibiting at-risk behaviors and help these individuals (along with their parents/guardians) locate in-school and community-based resources so that they may overcome these barriers to succeed. The SAP program is operated in accordance with the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Division of Student and Safe School Services in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare’s Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
Collegium currently has two SAP teams. There is a Kindergarten through fourth-grade team and a fifth through twelfth-grade team.
If you have concerns for a student at Collegium you can complete the SAP Referral Form and return it to one of the individuals listed below.
Mrs. Maureen Wilkins
Dir. of Student Services
Mrs. Sue Lombardi
A. Dir. of Wellness &
Intervention
Mrs. Christine Koberg
A. Dir. of Special Education
Mrs. Mallory DeCarolis
K-4 Principal
Ms. Jacqueline Daller
School Counselor
Mrs. Maureen Wilkins
Dir. of Student Services
Mrs. Christine Koberg
A. Dir. of Special Education
Mrs. Sue Lombardi
A. Dir. of Wellness & Intervention
Mrs. Marie Rogai
9-12 Principal
Mrs. Holly Boyle
5-8 Grade Principal
Mrs. Nikki Pezzino
5-8 Grade Principal
Mr. Pete Danenhower
School Counselor
Mrs. Tracy Wolfe
School Counselor
Mrs. Lauren Yack
School Counselor
Mrs. Corinne Hirst
School Counselor
Mr. Mike Morelli
School Counselor
Attendance
Providing our students with the best possible education starts with regular school attendance. Our Attendance Department and Home and School Liaison work collaboratively with families, teachers, and administrators to address any barriers to regular attendance.
Below, you can find basic information regarding our Attendance policies and procedures. If you have general questions about School Attendance, please contact [email protected]. If you are facing barriers to your child having regular school attendance, please contact our Home and School Liaison, Joanne Crowley at [email protected].
You can find our School Attendance Policy here and information regarding how to use School Pass here.
Homeless Assistance Services
Collegium Charter School affirms that youth experiencing homelessness should have access to free and appropriate public education and assists to minimize any educational barriers that homeless children may face. Our goal is to provide educational stability amid housing instability.
Children and youth are eligible for services under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act if they have been displaced from their homes and are living in a place that is not fixed, regular or adequate, such as:
If you believe you may be eligible, please contact Mrs. Joanne Crowley, CCS Home and School
Liaison, to find out what services and support may be available. Below are links to resources with
additional information.
Community Resources For Families
Federal Programs
Learn how Collegium’s Title I and English Language Development (Title III) programs partner with families to provide tailored academic support, language instruction, and equitable learning opportunities for all CCS students.
Family Collegium Charter School is a Schoolwide Title I School
Title I, Part A of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is the largest federal education program. It provides funding to help schools support student achievement and close opportunity gaps. Because Collegium operates a Schoolwide Title I Program, Title I funds can strengthen the entire school program, so every student benefits.
At Collegium, Title I resources support high-quality instruction, academic intervention, professional development for staff, and meaningful partnerships with families. Together, these supports help every student reach their fullest potential.
Comprehensive Support and Improvement Plan
Our Comprehensive Support and Improvement Plan has been developed with input from parents, teachers, and administrators. It is based on a comprehensive needs assessment and data and describes how Collegium will use Title I resources to continuously improve teaching and learning for all students.
2026-2027 Schoolwide Program Plan
Family Engagement
Families are essential partners in their children’s education. Our Parent and Family Engagement Policies describe how Collegium involves families in planning, reviewing, and improving our Title I program. They also describe how we build the capacity of families and staff to work together.
The policies are reviewed each year with family input.
Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Home-School Compact
The Home-School Compact is an agreement developed jointly with families. It describes how the school, parents and families, and students will share responsibility for improving student achievement.
Home-School Compact
Annual Title I Meeting
Each year, Collegium holds an Annual Title I Meeting to explain our Title I and other Federal programs, its requirements, and families’ rights to be involved. All families are invited and encouraged to attend. Date, time and location will be shared closer to the meeting.
Annual Title I Meeting presentation May, 2026
We welcome family input throughout the year. To share feedback on our Title I program, the Schoolwide Plan, or our family engagement activities, please contact the Title I Coordinator listed below.
Parents’ Right to Know
As a parent of a student at a Title I school, you have the right to request information about the professional qualifications of your child’s classroom teachers. This includes:
– Whether the teacher has met Pennsylvania certification requirements for the grade levels and subjects taught
– Whether the teacher is teaching under an emergency or other provisional status
– The teacher’s college major, and any graduate degree or certification and its field
-Whether your child receives services from paraprofessionals, and if so, their qualifications
You’ll also be notified in a timely manner if your child has been assigned to, or taught for four or more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who doesn’t meet the applicable state certification requirements.
You’ll also be notified in a timely manner if your child has been assigned to, or taught for four or
more consecutive weeks by, a teacher who doesn’t meet the applicable state certification
requirements.
To request this information, please contact Maureen Wilkins, M.Ed Director of Student
Services
● Parents’ Right to Know Letter, 2026-2027
Title III – English Language Development
It is the policy of Collegium Charter School to provide all students with equal access to a quality
education, including those whose native or primary language is not English. The goal of the
English Language Development (ELD) program is to equip English Learners with both social
and academic language skills through a Language Instruction Educational Program (LIEP). The
program aims to improve the English language proficiency of eligible students so they can meet
the academic standards set forth by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Department of Education.
The LIEP offers structured instruction tailored to each English Learner’s unique needs, based on
their English language proficiency levels in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Instruction
is designed to integrate language development with academic content. ESL specialists work
closely with general education teachers to track student progress and collaborate on effective
instructional strategies.
Home Language Survey questions are completed by every family during enrollment at
Collegium Charter School. If there is indication of a language other than English spoken at
home, the school follows the English Learner identification process outlined by the Pennsylvania
Department of Education. This includes conducting a Family Interview, reviewing academic
history, and, if necessary, administering the WIDA Screener, a state-approved English language
proficiency assessment. If a student qualifies as an English Learner, families will receive formal
notification, including the student’s placement in the LIEP and the specific ELD services
provided. Parents have the legal right to opt out of these services if they choose.
Each year, during January and February, all English Learners participate in the WIDA ACCESS
assessment to evaluate their progress toward English language proficiency. Once students
meet the criteria for reclassification, their academic performance continues to be monitored for
an additional two years, in accordance with state requirements.
For comprehensive information on state regulations, policies, and guidance pertaining to the
education of English learners, please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s
Educating English Learners webpage.
Questions?
If you have questions regarding Collegium Charter School’s English Language Development
program, please contact Mrs. Vini Inaganti, K-12 ELD Coordinator at [email protected].
All inquiries pertaining to student records should be directed to our Student Records department at [email protected].