St. Joseph Center For Special L

2075 W Norwegian Street, Pottsville, PA, 17901-0179 - View a map of this schoolMap

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St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a special education program for students ages 4 through 21. sponsored by the Office of Education, Diocese of Allentown, St. Joseph Center offers academic, social, religious and pre-vocational instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Schuylkill County and beyond regardless of race, creed and ethnic origin. St. Joseph Center also offers a state licensed adult habilitation program for those over 21 who, due to functional level, are unable to join the workforce. The basic curriculum includes an educational, developmental, and spiritual program. To enhance the basic program, the following services are also provided: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, vocational /technical services, as well as a school nurse. Practical skills such as computer literacy, cooking, music, art, hand/eye coordinated tasks, and other necessary daily living skills are taught in order to meet the challenges in today's world. St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a unique environment committed to guiding students to their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, while equipping them with the skills necessary for independent adult life. This is accomplished in a safe, loving environment emphasizing individuality and family values....

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School Overview:

 
St. Joseph Center For Special L
School Type Special Education School
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County Schuylkill County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 20 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 16%
Students by Grade
Unspecified Grade Placement - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 3 teachers
This School
(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:6 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 182 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 5 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a special education program for students ages 4 through 21. sponsored by the Office of Education, Diocese of Allentown, St. Joseph Center offers academic, social, religious and pre-vocational instruction to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Schuylkill County and beyond regardless of race, creed and ethnic origin. St. Joseph Center also offers a state licensed adult habilitation program for those over 21 who, due to functional level, are unable to join the workforce. The basic curriculum includes an educational, developmental, and spiritual program. To enhance the basic program, the following services are also provided: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, vocational /technical services, as well as a school nurse. Practical skills such as computer literacy, cooking, music, art, hand/eye coordinated tasks, and other necessary daily living skills are taught in order to meet the challenges in today's world. St. Joseph Center for Special Learning is a unique environment committed to guiding students to their full potential academically, physically, emotionally and spiritually, while equipping them with the skills necessary for independent adult life. This is accomplished in a safe, loving environment emphasizing individuality and family values.
  • Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17901)
School Zip (17901)
(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 26,401 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 18% 22%
Population Average Age 41 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $33,962 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 51 years old
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Zipcode (17901)


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% Owning / % Renting 72% / 28% 68% / 32%

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