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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 — This summer, Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) partnered with Macy Linsey, an incoming senior at Downingtown STEM Academy, to refine and enhance its Early Childhood Education course while …
Downingtown Student Interns With Brandywine Virtual Academy to Enhance Early Childhood Education Curriculum Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has named Aileen Burr as the new principal of K–12 online learning for Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA), bringing with her a …
Aileen Burr Appointed Principal of Brandywine Virtual Academy Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) marked a milestone this week with the successful completion of its first-ever Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Education Summit. Held July …
CCIU Hosts First Regional Early Head Start Education Summit, Uniting Five Counties Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has unveiled its latest educational facility, the Child & Career Development Center – Engle Education Campus, positioned to serve over …
New Engle Education Campus to Launch in Chester County Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) and Philadelphia Virtual Academy (PVA), both operated by the Chester County Intermediate Unit, recently honored their class of 2025 with ceremonies that …
Your Future Starts Here: BVA and PVA Celebrate Class of 2025’s Triumphs and Unstoppable Spirit! Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Pennsylvania Scholastic Esports League (PSEL) held its inaugural Esports Expo on June 2, 2025, at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), bringing together a vibrant community …
Game-Changing Victory: Students Shine at Pennsylvania’s First-Ever Scholastic Esports Expo! Read More
EXTON, PA — High school students from across Chester County gathered in May at the Hilton Garden Inn in Exton to celebrate the conclusion of the 2024-25 Chester County Student …
Chester County Teens Transform Leadership at Life-Changing Forum Banquet! Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The annual Chester County Knowledge Bowl brought together middle school students from across the region to test their academic strengths on Tuesday, May 20, at the Technical …
Chester County’s Young Minds Shine in Thrilling Knowledge Battle! Read More
CHEYNEY, PA — Students from across Chester County gathered at the Marian Anderson Music Center at Cheyney University to celebrate and perform at the 36th Annual Chester County Shakespeare Festival. …
Chester County Students Dazzle in Shakespeare Festival: A Celebration of Talent, Confidence, and Creativity Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has announced the appointment of Dr. Sarah Yoder as the new Director of the Innovative Educational Services (IES) division, effective July …
Dr. Sarah Yoder Appointed Director of Innovative Educational Services at CCIU Read More