About us

Milagre Kids School Inc, is a nonprofit orgainization started by parents and professionals that specializes in educating children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.  Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders can display severe social and communication delays, may have a history of engaging in problem behaviors,frequently need one-on-one instruction to learn, and sometimes have difficulty participating in school and community activities. The Milagre Kids School was approved as a Private Academic School by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 2007 to offer Special Education specifically to children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders in grades 1-8.

Mission & Philosophy

Mission:  The mission of the Milagre Kids School is to improve the daily lives of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders and provide them with superior long-term outcomes. We do this by providing a program based on the research and principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, with a focus on teaching communication skills through the analysis of Verbal Behavior. We value communication and collaboration with parents and the teams supporting our students, which is vital to ensuring that progress is achieved in all aspects of their lives.

Philosophy:  Motivation is the foundation for learning at Milagre Kids School. We strive to manipulate antecedents and consequences to keep children motivated and engaged in the learning process.  Each child's program is individualized and intensive. Programming decisions are guided by current research in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis-the only scientifically proven effective method for advancing the functioning of children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.  The incorporation of B.F. Skinner's Analysis of Verbal Behavior provides us with programs that focus on skills that promote functional use and understanding of language.  We believe that, given caring teachers who are skilled at harnessing motivation and using proven teaching methods, children with all ability levels can and will learn critical skills that prepare them to function with increasing independence.

North Campus
	Staff:  President:  Patricia Cuce, parent of a 9-year-old child with Autism Spectrum Disorder, educator of children with Autism since 1992 and cofounder of POAC of PA.  Director:  Sharon Keppley MS, BCBA Teacher:  Hannah Wu

South Campus

Staff:  Educational Director/Lead Teacher:  Crystal Wenzel, B.S., Ed Behavior Consultant:  Maggie Hancock, M. Ed., BCBA, educator with 35 years experience working with children with special needs Educational Consultant:  Tricia Cuce, parent of a 9 year-old girl with Autism, educator of children with Autism since 1992, co-founder of POAC of PA and President of Milagre Kids School, Inc. Office Manager:  Ann Koch, parent of a 12 year-old boy with Autism, educator of children with Autism since 2003, Vice-President of Milagre Kids School, Inc.