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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 — 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
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Summer may still be months away, but families across Chester County will soon have a chance to map out the season at a major one-stop planning event …
Plan the Perfect Summer at Chester County’s Big Camp and Activities Fair Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A seasonal outpouring of generosity across Chester County is delivering holiday cheer to some of the community’s youngest and most vulnerable children, as the Chester County …
Holiday Toy Drive Brings Joy to Chester County’s Youngest Learners Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit has named Christopher Knechel the new principal of the Technical College High School Pickering campus, tapping a veteran educator with two decades …
Veteran Educator Takes Helm at TCHS Pickering as New Principal Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Students and staff at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Learning Center came together on October 28 to host their first annual National First Responders Day celebration, …
Coatesville Students Honor First Responders With Heartfelt Community Celebration Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Hundreds of Chester County families filled United Sports in Downingtown on Monday, October 27, for the annual Chester County College Fair — a one-stop event designed to …
Chester County College Fair Helps Local Students Chart Their Next Steps After High School Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) hosted its second Early Childhood Resource Fair on October 16, 2025, at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus, continuing …
CCIU Strengthens Family and Community Ties with Early Childhood Resource Fair Read More