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The Chester County Intermediate Unit provides services to 12 school districts in Chester County. This includes services to nearly 86,000 public and non-public school students and over 6,000 educators. CCIU’s major services include: special education and compensatory education programs; career, technical and customized education; mentor training and staff development; technology initiatives; consortia for school business operations; and curriculum services.
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — B. Reed Henderson High School captured the Chester County Academic Competition championship on Tuesday, March 24, edging out top teams in a tightly contested final to earn …
Henderson High School Claims County Academic Title in Thrilling Finish Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Students from Brandywine Virtual Academy participated in an in-person field trip to Longwood Gardens to study environmental science concepts and connect classroom lessons to real-world applications, …
From Screens to Gardens: Students Discover Science in Bloom Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Technical College High School Brandywine students captured their first-ever Greater Philadelphia Auto Technology Competition title, with seniors Konnor Blevins and Jackson Trostle earning a first-place finish on …
TCHS Brandywine Students Earn First-Ever Tech Comp Victory Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit has named Justin Webb as chief technology officer for its Technology Services division, with the appointment taking effect July 1, 2026.
CCIU Names Justin Webb Chief Technology Officer Read More
EXTON, PA — More than 369 students from 50 schools across Chester County showcased months of scientific research and innovation during the 2026 Chester County Science Research Competition, a two-day …
Hundreds of Young Scientists Shine at Chester County Research Fair Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — A specialized education program in Coatesville is highlighting the progress of a student whose development reflects the approach used at the Child and Career Development Center campus …
Coatesville Program Highlights Student Success for Special Needs Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — A poised final spelling of “predecessor” secured the championship for Yohaan Damani of Downingtown Middle School at the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday night.
Downingtown Student Spells “Predecessor” to Claim County Title Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — A high-demand career training program at Chester County Technical College High School is expanding to new campuses, giving more students a direct pathway from classroom to …
TCHS Expands Barbering Program to West Grove, Phoenixville Campuses Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — While snow and freezing temperatures gripped Chester County, families were already looking ahead to summer during the 2026 Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair, held Thursday at …
Winter Chill Didn’t Stop Families From Planning Summer at Chester County Camp Fair Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — With cyberattacks increasingly targeting school infrastructure across the country, education and municipal leaders in Chester County are being called to the front lines for a specialized training …
Schools Brace for Cyber Threats as Chester County Hosts High-Stakes OT Training Read More