The Berks County Intermediate Unit, through the Division of Student and Social Services, sponsors and conducts alternative education and emotional support classes at various sites throughout Berks County. Skilled teams of teachers and classroom specialists work closely to insure students receive education in a supportive environment.

Ultimately, our goal is to prepare students for a successful return to a traditional school or for the completion of their formal secondary education through our programs.

Alternative education provides programming for students who have been unsuccessful in their home school district due to behavior problems or anti-social behavior; students who have substance/chemical abuse issues; students who have been charged with/convicted of a crime; students who are in the country illegally or are awaiting a determination hearing; and/or students who have been removed from their homes by order of the court and are awaiting placement. Programming can be residential or school-based.

contact: Michael Furman
610-987-8656 ~ micfur@berksiu.org.