Office of Student Services

The Office of Student Services (OSS) is dedicated to achievement and success for all students throughout their school career and beyond graduation. The OSS staff supports students and their families through collaboration with other divisions within the Intermediate Unit, building relationships with schools/districts and establishing partnerships with community agencies.

The Office of Student Services provides best practices in various specialized areas through innovative programs and services for children with special needs. Contact a member of our administrative staff to learn details about the many ways in which our highly qualified staff support children, families and educators.

Intensive Autistic Support

Classrooms located across the County for K-12 students including placements with a foundation in Applied Behavioral Analysis and Competent Learner Model.

The Anderson School

Providing small, nurturing learning environments to meet the academic, behavioral, and therapeutic needs of students in Grades 7-12.

College & Career Readiness

Guidance and networking opportunities for districts and schools to prepare all students for post-secondary success including MontcoWorks NOW.

Deaf & Blind Services

Providing support and resources to students with deaf-blindness, their families, and educational teams.

ELEMENTARY INTENSIVE SUPPORT

School-based treatment program for children in need of behavioral and mental health treatment in an academic setting.

Extended School Year

Summer programs offered to school-aged students who qualify for ESY services.

HEARING & AUDIOLOGY

Testing, consultations, and other support services are available to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Mental health services

Programs and support services for schools and students, along with mental health professional development for educators, counselors, and psychologists.

MULTIPLE DISABILITIES

Our MDS Classrooms support K-12 students with low incidence disabilities who require individualized support.

NONPUBLIC SCHOOL SERVICES

MCIU administers the ACT 89 Nonpublic Services program in eligible nonpublic schools in Montgomery County to include math remediation, reading remediation and school counseling services.

Pathways to Empowerment

Supports high school students (grades 8-12) with behavior dysregulation by focusing on career exploration, enhancing communication skills, and building positive behaviors for post-school success.

Project AWARE

Project AWARE builds wellness and resilience in education by expanding mental health awareness and supporting districts in mental health and suicide prevention initiatives.

EnVISION and TRANSITION SERVICES

The MCIU Transition Program provides services and opportunities to help transition-age students prepare for their future.

VISION, ORIENTATION & MOBILITY

MCIU offers vision support services for students to provide quality educational support by a certified TVI.

Related Services

Additional services offered by the Office of Student Services include speech & language, assistive technology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and behavior analysts.

School Based Access Program

Programs that allow LEAs to receive federal Medicaid reimbursement for students.

News and Updates

The Office of Student Services publishes OSS Insight, a newsletter filled with great information about some of the current events in our programs. 

Archived Issues:

Dr. Brittany Lourea-Waddell

Dr. Brittany Lourea-Waddell

Director

610-755-9433
bwaddell@mciu.org

Administrative Assistant:
Amanda Kern
akern@mciu.org

Beth Cavalier

Beth Cavalier

Assistant Director, Special Education Services

610-755-9335
ecavalier@mciu.org

Administrative Assistant:
Lois Winton
lwinton@mciu.org

Kendall Glouner-Zeamer

Kendall Glouner-Zeamer

Assistant Director, Program Development

610-755-9336
kglouner@mciu.org

Administrative Assistant:
Megan Hockenbrock
mhockenbrock@mciu.org

Dr. Kenneth Voss

Dr. Kenneth Voss

Assistant Director, Non-Public Services

610-755-9318
kvoss@mciu.org

Administrative Assistant:
Danielle Quinn
dquinn@mciu.org