PA Act 89 Services

PA Act 89 was established in 1974 by the State of Pennsylvania to provide auxiliary services to students enrolled in nonprofit, nonpublic schools.  Act 89 programs are administered by Intermediate Units following regulations and procedures of the Department of Education and the Public School Code of Pennsylvania. Services provided are determined:

• by those already offered in the school district in which the nonpublic school is located;
• by student need based on consultation with administrators, teachers, students, and parents;
• by budgetary allocations; and
• by the supply of qualified personnel, materials, and equipment.

Counseling, reading and math support, and speech-language therapy are available to all students at Saint Agnes School through Chester County Intermediate Unit. The counselor provides individual, small group and whole class guidance. The counselor also works with administrators, teachers and parents to meet the needs of the students.  Speech therapy, as well as reading and math services are designed to assist those students who need extra support.  These programs provide weekly classes for the students and consultation with classroom teachers.

Guidance Counselor - Carol Gaspar

Reading Specialist - Lynn White

Math Specialist - Crystal Lane

Speech Therapist - Maureen Granillo

To learn more about the Chester County Intermediate Unit click HERE.