Extended School Year
Elementary Intensive Emotional Support
School-based treatment program for children in need of behavioral and mental health treatment in an academic setting.
Multiple Disabilities
Our MDS Classrooms support K-!2 students with low incidence disabilities who require individualized support.
Intensive Autistic Support
School-age Autistic Support classrooms for students from Kindergarten through age 21. Our Intensive Autistic Support classroom programs utilize a whole child approach to learning.
Hearing & Audiology
Testing, consultations, and other support services are available to students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Vision, Orientation, & Mobility
MCIU offers vision support services for students to provide quality educational support by a certified TVI.
Transition Services
The MCIU Transition Program provides services and opportunities to help transition-age students prepare for their future.Â
Beth Cavalier
Assistant Director for Office of Student Services
ecavalier@mciu.org
Office: 610-755-9335
With over 25 years of experience in the education sector, Beth Cavalier has served in a variety of roles, beginning as a school psychologist in Alaska. After earning a B.A. from Gettysburg College (1990) and an M.A. from the University of Delaware (1993), Beth worked in remote Alaskan school districts, providing psycho-educational assessments and consultation.
Beth later earned an M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Maryland (1997) and taught special education for 13 years at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU). During this time, she also obtained a Supervisor of Special Education Certification from Penn State (2007), which led to supervisory roles at the CCIU and multiple school districts.
In 2015, Beth joined the Lower Merion School District (LMSD) as Supervisor of Special Education, where she focused on K-12 alignment, teacher empowerment, and family collaboration. In 2024, Beth became the Assistant Director for the Office of Student Services at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU), supporting districts and staff in serving students with special needs.
