A Better Path for Students Who Need More Than Traditional Education

Serving students across Berks County with specialized needs.

‘M’Powerment Educational Services (MES) provides therapeutic, student-centered education for grades 1–12 through small class sizes, individualized support, and a structured, healing-focused learning environment.

  • Referred and funded by school districts

  • Serving students across Berks County, and beyond, with specialized needs

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Rick Perez, Chief Executive Officer, ‘M’Powerment Educational Services
rperez@mpowermentes.com

Matt Ammons, Chief Educational Director, 'M' Powerment Educational Services
mammons@mpowermentes.com

The challenge

When the Traditional System Isn’t Enough

Across Pennsylvania—and especially in Berks County—the number of students requiring specialized educational support is rising, while traditional systems struggle to keep pace.

  • 65,047 students in Berks County

  • 15,195 (23.7%) identified as special education

  • 25% growth in specialized private education in the last 5 years

Students with emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges are too often left without the environment they need to succeed.

the Solution

A Therapeutic, Structured, and Individualized Approach

MES combines academic rigor with emotional and behavioral support to create an environment where students can re-engage, grow, and succeed.

What Makes MES Different:

  • Small Class Sizes
    Max 12 students, 8:1 ratio

  • Therapeutic Education Model
    Trauma-informed, restorative, and mindfulness-based

  • Individualized Learning Paths
    Built around IEP goals and student strengths

  • Whole-Child Focus
    Academic, emotional, and social development

  • Family Collaboration to increase student success rates

Who We Serve

Designed for Students Who Prefer Smaller Learning Environments

MES serves:

  • Students in grades 1–12

  • Families seeking alternative placements to meet their child’s emotional, educational, and social needs

  • School districts needing reliable effective placements

  • Specialized educational placements to support student transitions from restrictive placements

Our mission:

At ‘M’Powerment Educational Services, we lead with mindfulness and believe that every child, without exception, deserves the opportunity for individual success.

Program & Services

Programs are delivered in partnership with the Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County, extending support beyond the classroom.

Comprehensive Support That Drives Real Outcomes

Academic Programs

  • Standards-aligned curriculum (Grades 1–12)

  • Individualized instruction based on IEP goals

  • Multi-sensory teaching approaches

  • Technology integration

  • Transition planning

Counseling & Behavioral Support

  • Individual and group counseling

  • Behavioral intervention support

  • MTSS framework

  • Crisis management

  • Family consultation

  • Mindfulness-based practices

Specialized Support & Enrichment

  • Executive functioning coaching

  • Sensory regulation support

  • Medication coordination

  • After-school care

  • STEAM, arts, athletics, leadership

  • Field trips and summer programming

Outcomes

What Success Looks Like

Students at MES gain:

  • Improved emotional regulation

  • Increased academic engagement

  • Stronger social and interpersonal skills

  • Greater confidence and self-worth

  • A clear path forward—including transition back to traditional schools

Community Impact

Committed to the Communities We Serve

Our doors will be open for partnership opportunities within our community and the communities that impact our students’ lives.

“Let’s make transformational change for our kids—Together”

Rick Perez, Founder, ‘M’Powerment Educational Services

Whether you’re a school district leader, administrator, or family seeking a better solution, MES is ready to help.

Email Us Today

rperez@mpowermentes.com

Contact

Feel free to contact us with any questions.

Email:
Rick Perez, CEO
rperez@mpowermentes.com

‘M’Powerment Educational Services
330 S. 19th Street, Reading, PA 19606

Phone
(484) 638-2068