MALVERN, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit has opened a new 15-classroom special education campus in Malvern, expanding access to specialized instruction for students from 31 school districts across Chester County and the surrounding region while reducing travel times for some families.
The Child and Career Development Center (CCDC) Great Valley Campus, located at 40 Moores Road, serves students with diverse learning needs through four special education programs. The facility draws students from five Chester County school districts and 26 additional districts throughout the region.
The CCIU formally marked the opening on October 21 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by educational leaders, school district representatives, local officials, and families.
The purpose-built campus represents an investment in regional special education infrastructure, providing dedicated instructional space designed to accommodate students with varying educational and developmental needs.
The facility includes flexible classrooms, natural lighting and learning environments intended to support student engagement and independence. Its design also incorporates elements of the surrounding landscape.
George F. Fiore, executive director of the CCIU, said the campus resulted from more than two years of planning and collaboration among school districts, legislators, community organizations, and educational staff.
“By creating a space intentionally designed around our students, we are expanding access to specialized services, reducing travel time for many families, and opening doors to new opportunities for learners across Chester County and the greater Delaware Valley,” Fiore said.
The campus consolidates four specialized educational programs at a location intended to improve access for participating districts and the families they serve.
Hillary Soring, principal of CCDC Great Valley, said the building was developed to accommodate a broad range of student needs.
“This school was designed to support students with a wide range of needs,” Soring said.
The opening also involved students from several other CCIU educational programs, reflecting the organization’s broader career and technical education operations.
Students enrolled in the Technical College High School Culinary Arts and Baking and Pastry Arts programs prepared refreshments for attendees, while students studying Criminal Justice and Police Sciences assisted with parking and event logistics.
Participants in the CCIU’s Community Based Instruction programs produced commemorative soaps and keychains featuring the school’s Grizzly mascot and colors. Beverages were provided by The County Cup.
The Chester County School Authority, Breslin Architects, and other project partners participated in developing the campus.
The new facility expands the CCIU’s capacity to provide specialized educational services to participating school districts, with its regional enrollment drawing from communities across Chester County and the greater Delaware Valley.
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