WCDC Partnerships

Endless enrichment opportunities across Widener’s campus!

As a lab school for Widener University, the WCDC hosts university students and faculty—primarily from the College of Education and the School of Health and Human Services—for clinical field experiences, observations, lessons, and research. These partnerships enrich our programming and provide valuable support for our students.

Read about our partnerships across campus as well as within the community below!

🧠 Educational Enrichment

• Widener University’s College of Education

  • Students lead lessons in STEM, literacy, and the arts, bringing fresh, creative ideas and hands-on learning experiences.

  • Example: The music wall built by students from the Integrating the Arts class.

🗣️ Speech & Language Development

• Speech and Language Pathology Department

  • Offers free, individualized speech services to qualifying children—critical for communication development.

✋ Sensory & Physical Development

• Occupational Therapy Program

  • Provides individualized sensory and motor supports.

  • Doctorate students enhance environments through projects like sensory-focused classroom updates and outdoor gardens.

Community Partnerships

⚽ Physical Activity

• Soccer Shots

  

  • Monthly sessions that promote gross motor skills, teamwork, and physical health through fun, structured soccer play.

🎵 Creative Arts & Music

• Mosden Music Company LLC

  • Weekly music sessions with Miss Sarah and Miss Marybeth support rhythm, movement, and early music appreciation.

Additional Partnerships

• Social Work Department and the Child Therapy Clinic: Provides wraparound support that benefits classroom climate and student and family well-being.

• Early Intervention (DCIU, Elwyn, ABA providers): Ensures students with developmental needs receive proper accommodations and interventions.