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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.
WEST CHESTER, PA — Over 375 young scientists from 50 schools convened at the West Chester University Student Recreation Center on March 11 and 12 to compete in the 2025 Chester …
Chester County Science Competition Showcases Young Innovators Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Learning Center, part of the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), celebrated a major achievement at the 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show, with its horticulture program students earning a …
Learning Center Students Win Blue Ribbon at 2025 Philadelphia Flower Show Read More
WEST GROVE, PA — The Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock’s Bridge campus is transforming the futures of students like Dominick Reyes by blending hands-on training with career-focused education, …
From Passion to Profession: How an Octorara Student is Steering Toward Success in Auto Collision Repair Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is celebrating an extraordinary milestone achieved by Ansh Gandhi, a 12th-grade student at the Downingtown Area School District’s STEM Academy. Gandhi, who …
Downingtown Student Breaks Barriers, Advances to DECA National Competition Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has officially announced the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Murray as its next Assistant Executive Director. Approved by the CCIU Board during its …
Dr. Jennifer Murray Named Assistant Executive Director of Chester County Intermediate Unit Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Disha Jain, an eighth-grader from Owen J. Roberts Middle School, emerged as the champion of the 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee on Monday, February 10, 2025. Jain clinched …
Disha Jain Wins 2025 Chester County Spelling Bee, Advances to National Competition Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Kammas Kersch, STEM Services Coordinator at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 National Scholastic Esports Administrative Ally Award. The accolade, presented …
Trailblazer in Scholastic Esports: Kammas Kersch Wins National Ally Award for Transforming Education Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has appointed Bill Pepitone as its new director of safety and security, a decision approved by the CCIU Board of Directors …
Bill Pepitone Named New Director of Safety and Security at CCIU Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County families gathered at the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) on Thursday, January 23, 2025, for the 13th annual Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair. The …
Chester County Hosts Annual Summer Adventures Camp and Activities Fair Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) brought a compelling focus to civic education and constitutional awareness during a special event in recognition of Bill of Rights Day. Held in …
Brandywine Virtual Academy Honors Bill of Rights Day with Engaging Educational Event Read More