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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 — Over 100 colleges from across the nation joined the Chester County College Fair on October 17 at the United Sports in Downingtown, where high school students and …
1,000 Students and Families Attend the Annual Chester County College Fair Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) School Counselor Jennifer Licate was recently recognized as a 2022 Power Woman in Main Line Today magazine. The October edition recognized 40 women …
Chester County School Counselor Recognized as a 2022 Power Woman Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has been awarded $118,470 in funding to expand its “Build Your Trade” Pre-Apprenticeship program.
CCIU Receives Funding to Expand Pre-Apprenticeship Program Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) recently received national recognition for its communication efforts. The National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA) awarded the CCIU’s communication department with …
CCIU Recognized for Outstanding Communication Efforts Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Technical College High School (TCHS) announced a new partnership with the PA Talent Pipeline Project Philadelphia Region to offer more job opportunities in the …
Partnership Offers Maritime Opportunities for TCHS Students Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Nursing Schools Almanac ranked the Chester County Intermediate Unit’s (CCIU) Practical Nursing Program (PNP) as one of the best nursing schools in Pennsylvania for the second year in …
The CCIU’s Practical Nursing Program Ranked One of The Best Nursing Schools in Pennsylvania Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) Summer Career Academies (SCA) are unique from the typical kids’ summer camps. They are hands-on programs that allow students to explore …
CCIU Summer Career Academies Provide Unique, Hands-on Experience Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Mark Cottom, dean of students at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pickering Campus, was recently recognized with the Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction award, a special …
TCHS Pickering Campus Dean Receives Prestigious Award Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently approved for the first-ever state-registered pre-apprenticeship program in Chester County. Build Your Trade will be offered at the CCIU’s …
First State-Certified Pre-Apprenticeship Program Approved in Chester County Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — As one of the 2021-22 Chester County Regional Education Services (CCRES) grant recipients, the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) received $75,000 to fund the Esports Expansion of …
CCRES Grant Funds CCIU’s Esports Programs Throughout the 2021-22 School Year Read More