Alternative Education Programs

Manito Centers for Innovative Learning:



Bedford County

Manito Bedford Center

5157 Bus. Rt. 220 North

Bedford, PA  15522

Ph. 814.623.2961



Berks County

Manito Berks Center
1445 E. Main Street
Douglassville, PA 19518
Ph. 610.404.7475


Centre County

Manito Nittany Valley Center
540 North Harrison Road
Pleasant Gap, PA 16823
Ph. 814.359.4240



Cumberland County

Manito Cumberland County Center
415 Franklin Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
Ph. 717.243.2694



Dauphin County

Manito Dauphin County Center
6003 Jonestown Road
PO Box 10
Harrisburg, PA 17112
Ph. 717.541.1350



Franklin County

Manito Brown's Mill Center
7564 Brown's Mill Rd.
Chambersburg PA 17202
Ph. 717.375.4733

 

Manito Chambersburg Center
850 Broad Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Ph. 717.263.6217



Huntingdon County

Manito Huntingdon County Center
28 W. Market Street
Mt. Union, PA 17066
Ph. 814.542.8991



York County

Manito York Academy
1731 West Philadelphia Street
York, PA 17404
Ph. 717.848.2255

 

Manito Youth Leadership Center
601 Madison Avenue
York, PA 17404
Ph. 717.848.3224

 

 

 

Therapeutic Education Centers

 

Program Overview

Manito’s Therapeutic Education Centers provide a non-residential, community-based alternative for adolescents displaying behavior problems. Manito provides an integrated program of intensive therapeutic services combined with alternative education to include a holistic approach in addressing behavior problems.

Centers are in operation from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm and may include an optional evening intensive component for students who need structure and supervision beyond traditional hours. Manito’s Centers are licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare as Day Treatment Services. Manito is also an approved private provider of Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Programs by the PA Department of Education.

Program Highlights

  • Earning traditional academic credit, individualized education programs in remediation skill development and GED preparation
  • Social skills curriculum in communications, conflict resolution, anger management, drug and alcohol education, and understanding cognitive distortions
  • Life skills curriculum that teaches independent living, employability skills, and understanding individual responsibilities of citizens
  • Individual and group counseling and individualized treatment plans for all clients
  • Community service work
  • Adventure based activities including the Alpine Tower
  • Vocational and cultural field trips
  • Daily transportation to and from the program

PA-Act 48 — Criteria for Placement in Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth Programs

The school based Alternative Education Services Program provides education for students in grades 7 through 12 who exhibit to a marked degree any or all of the following conditions:

  • Disregard for school authority, including persistent violation of school policy and rules
  • Display of or use of controlled substances on school property or during school affiliated activities
  • Possession of a weapon on school property, as defined under 18 Pa. C.S, Section 921 (relating to possession of weapon on school property
  • Violent or threatening behavior on school property or during school-affiliated activities
  • Transition program for students returning from out of school placements
  • Commission of a criminal act or expulsion under school policy
  • Habitual truancy
  • Misconduct meriting suspension or expulsion

Outcomes Measured

  • Attendance
  • Educational advancement and achievement
  • Increase in pro-social skill competency development and social responsibility
  • Prevention of criminal activity and residential placement
  • Community service

Referrals/Clients

Referrals to Manito’s Therapeutic Education Centers come from the following sources:

  • Public Schools
  • Juvenile Court
  • Children & Youth systems
  • Mental Health Systems

Youth are accepted into Manito who are between the ages of 12 and 18. Most referrals to the program are experiencing behavioral, social, family or educational problems. Common issues include: school failure, oppositional behaviors, truancy, substance abuse, family dysfunction and delinquency.

Social Skills & Counseling

Instruction on pro-social skills is a core component of the program at Manito. The "Manito Way" models teach competency in communications, conflict resolution, problem solving and anger management. Adventure based activities are used to enhance self-concept, team development skills, cooperation, and trust. Victim impact classes teach personal responsibility and respect for others and the community.

Individual counseling is available to all students at Manito. Trained counselors assist students to improve self awareness and self understanding, set goals, explore new positive behaviors, and develop problem solving and decision making skills.

Family Therapy and Drug and Alcohol Counseling Services provided by Masters level therapists may also be available.

Funding

Funding for Therapeutic and Alternative Education services at Manito is a joint effort of county commissioners and public school districts. Grant funding via Alternative Education for Disruptive Youth can be used to offset these costs.

Manito Therapeutic Education Centers are a division of Manito, Inc., a private, non-profit corporation.