| Devereux CARES Operational Information |
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| Location |
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| The school is located in a newly renovated facility on the grounds of the Devereux Day School at 620 Boot Road in Downingtown, PA. The ample educational space accommodates 1:1 and group instruction, as well as after school/recreational activities. The school is run in conjunction with the Devereux Kanner Center, located at 390 East Boot Road in West Chester, PA. |
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| Licensure |
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| Devereux CARES is licensed as an Approved Private School by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, which includes licensure for autism. |
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| Student Population |
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| The school serves up to 30 children, ages 5 through 21, with a confirmed primary diagnosis of Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS). |
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| Operational Time |
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| The school operates 5 days per week, 180 days per year. A 39-day (approximate) extended school year program is available, pending eligibility. The instructional day begins at 8:45 a.m. and ends at 2:45 p.m. |
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| Funding |
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| Students placed at CARES are funded through an approved PDE form 4010, filed following acceptance and prior to enrollment. Students between the ages of 4 years 6 months and 5 years are funded by the placing county intermediate unit according to CARES' daily per diem. |
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| Transportation |
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| Transportation is arranged, provided, and funded by the placing school districts or intermediate units according to each student's specific transportation needs. Parents may elect to transport their child personally. |
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| Staffing |
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| Each of CARES' classrooms maintains a rich staff:student ratio (typically 4:5). Classrooms are staffed by a certified special education teacher, primary instructional coordinator, and instructional coordinators. The ratio of primary instructional coordinators and instructional coordinators may vary depending on the needs of each classroom. |
Please visit the Autism Discussion Area for a brief description of Autism,
links to internet resources, and case studies. |
