Education Leading to Employment & Career Training

Allentown School District’s expectant and parenting students are eligible for a continuum of services designed to promote school success and lead to high school graduation. These students develop skills to become self-sufficient adults, capable parents, and contributing members of the community. Intensive case management encourages consistent attendance and uninterrupted learning and promotes wellness.

ELECT Services 
We help students who are parents or mothers- and fathers-to-be to stay in school and earn their high school diploma. ELECT services help them make the transition to employment or higher education.

The services we provide include:  

• Academic support.
• Vocational and career education.
• Home visits.
• Individual and group support services.
• Activities and support year-round.
• Health and nutrition education.
• Child development and parenting education.
• Intensive case management.
• Transition services.
• Work with agencies in the community and refer students to services as needed. 
• Partner with community agencies to talk with students on various topics.
• Assist students in applying for child care funding through Child Care Information Services or the Local County Assistance Office.
• Collaborate with other school personnel to assist students who are having academic, attendance, or other issues for both mother-to-be, father-to-be, and child.

Who is eligible? 
To receive ELECT services, you must:  

• Be expecting or parenting, custodial or non-custodial.
• Be enrolled in the Allentown School District or reside in Allentown School District territory and attend any kind of educational program (cyber, charter, GED program).
• Be under 22 years of age.

How can you get more information? 
For more information, contact: The Elect Office at 484-765-5177 or email ELECT@allentownsd.org or visit your school counselor or your school nurse.