Headstart of York County
YORK HOME SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Christian support group for those parents who home school their children. Various meetings, activities, and newsletters.
York Home School Association, Inc.
211 Pauline Drive
Box 407
York, PA 17402
Visit York Home School Association, Inc.
www.homeschool-life.com/pa/yhsa
Dawn Meeks, Coordinator, coordinator@yhsa.org
YORK LEARNING CENTER
300 E. Seventh Ave.
York, PA 17404
Telephone: 717-718-5800
Public school facility of York and Adams County. Serves students with special needs (autistic, mental retardation, etc.) Part of LIU.
Special education classes (birth to 21 years). Diagnostic testing (birth through kindergarten). Audiological testing. Hearing and vision services.
http://www.IU12.org/domain/47
CASA Pennsylvania
Case management; life skills training; English as a second language; computer training; GED instruction and vocational rehabilitation. citizenship education, financial education, skills training/professional development and recruitment. *Youth Leadership Development*, After School leadership and enrichment program for Latino High School students (M:Espacio)
CASA Pennsylvania
225 East Princess Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-219-7974
YOUTHBUILD CHARTER SCHOOL / CRISPUS ATTUCKS
YouthBuild programs help low-income young people ages 17-21 work toward their GED or high school diploma, learn job skills and serve their communities by building affordable housing, and transform their own lives and roles in society.
605 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-848-3610 ext. 250
Fax: 717-699-2453
crispusattucks.org/what-we-do/charter-school
or www.cacharterschool.org
LINCOLN INTERMEDIATE UNIT NO. 12
Services and special education for the learning disabled, physically handicapped, mentally retarded, autistic, hearing/visually impaired, socially/emotionally disturbed/speech and language impaired. Psychological testing and evaluation of special needs children. Hearing problem diagnosis and recommendations. Preschool programs for special needs children.
Lincoln Intermediate Unit No. 12
65 Billerbeck Street
P.O. Box 70
New Oxford, PA 17350
Phone: 717-624-4616
Fax: 717-624-6519
LOGOS ACADEMY
Christ-centered, intercultural, classical school located in downtown York, PA. Academic curriculum is creative, yet follows biblical truths. The school serves the educational needs of an intercultural, urban community by promoting spiritual, educational, intellectional, social,&emotional transformation of students to create leaders of the community. Financial aid is available.
250 West King Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone: 717-848-9835, ext. 149
Email: info@logosyork.org
Contact: Teresa Rufo for information or to schedule a tour
717-848-9835, ext 149 (or) teresa.rufo@logosyork.org
Laurel Life
Program for court adjudicated adolescents from 11 to 18 years of age; Day Treatment; Alternative Education; Counseling, drug and alcohol assessment, life skills, social skills. Provides individualized education programs in skill development, GED preparation and traditional academics. Additional fees for some programs. Also, insurance may cover some programs as well. Grades 6-12
Laurel Life
2020 S. Queen Street
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-845-7652
Fax: 717-718-4229
PARADISE SCHOOL
Residential Treatment for students K-12, provided through partnership with Lincoln Intermediate Unit #12. The treatment program includes case management, structured activities, therapeutic recreation, behavior management, psychiatric evaluations and medication management. For those with extreme difficulty in their social functioning. Partial hospitalization and residential treatment.
Paradise School
6156 W. Canal Road
Abbottstown, PA 17301
Phone: 717-259-9573
Phone: 717-624-4616 ext. 6589
Fax: 717-259-9262
www.IU12.org/domain/174
YORK-ADAMS ACADEMY
Alternative schooling, for those between the ages of 17 and 20, wanting to receive their high school diploma. Application and entrance exam.
300 E. 7th Avenue
Suite 500
York, PA 17404
Phone: 717-718-5836
YORK COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL
Adult Reading Program helps English-speaking adults improve their reading, writing, spelling and other basic skills. English as a Second Language (ESL) – classroom instruction with beginner to advanced levels to learn English.
1416 6th Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-845-8719
Hanover
2 Library Place
Hanover, PA 17331
Phone: 717-632-5183 x 321
Visit York County Literacy Council
Talent Search Program
Talent Search Program is an education program for students from low-income families whose parents did not go to college. Provides services, information and guidance to middle and high school students for educaiton after school.
Penn State University Talent Search Program
401 Grange Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: 814-863-7359
Contact Person: Meredith Shoemaker
email address: mhm13@psu.edu
equity.psu.edu/talent-search
GED PREPARATION
Sites has free GED practice questions and study tips.
Additional Website: http://www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm
HEADSTART OF YORK COUNTY
Child development program for children age 3-5 years old. Services include range of education ;early childhood development services combined with medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, parent involvement. 18 locations throughout York County. Early Headstart also available for infants and children up to age 3.
Headstart of York County
226 E. College Avenue
York, PA 17403
Phone: 717-846-4600
email: info@yorkcpc.org
Fax: 717-854-8658
JOB CORPS
For those 16 to 24 years of age; job counseling, skills testing, job training; GED, driver’s education and peer counseling.
Woodland Job Corps Center
3300 Fort Meade Road
Laurel, MD 20724
Phone: 301-362-6000
L.I.U., ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Offer to those 18 years and older. Adult Basic Education (0-8 grade level); General Educational Development (GED, 9-12 grades); English as a second language (ESL).
65 Billerbeck Street
New Oxford, PA 17350
717-624-4616
www.IU12.org
Under “Services Tab” click “Adult Education Programs”
Youth Employment Program
1685 Baltimore Pike
Suite F
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Meghan Ogley, Youth Coordinator
Email: meogley@iu12.org
CRISPUS ATTUCKS CENTER FOR EMPLOYMENT&TRAINING
Job search for unemployed minorities, marginally employable. Career counseling and goal setting. Interview techniques, resumes, applications review. Training program referrals; education and training; GED preparation; parenting skills.
ELECT program for pregnant and parenting teens. Abstinence based initiative that uses simulators to educate youth about premature teen pregnancy/patenting; E.F.I., a program for teen fathers that educates a child developement, child safety, nutrition, GED preparation, and career exploration.
Program assists pregnant and parenting students to complete their high school education. Individual and group support services available. Intensive case management.
Services provided to following schools: William Penn, Hannah Penn, Edgar Fahs, Smith, West York, Southwestern, Spring Grove, Manito&CA Youth Build Charter School.
Contact Person: Michael D. Jefferosn, Director of Employment
Visit Cripus Attucks – Employment and Training
605 S. Duke Street
York, PA 17401
Telephone number: 717-848-3610
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