![superintendents' forum: "elevating future professionals and enhancing our workplace pipeline" by Dr. Michael Stauffer BCTC Executive Director. Photo of him in center.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/berks_county_iu_14_ar/article/image/large_fa8490c3-4ad9-4e02-9da5-0ce9acc8d90d.png)
January 30, 2025
By: Dr. Michael Stauffer, Executive Director, Berks Career and Technology Center Each February, as we celebrate Career and Technical Education Month, the nation’s spotlight high...
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January 30, 2025
On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Dr. Hackman had the opportunity to attend the Academic Challenge, where she gained insight into the program and connected with students and staff fro...
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January 17, 2025
READING, PA – The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) celebrated its Board of Directors for their dedication and service during the January board meeting on Thursday, Januar...
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January 16, 2025
By: Dr. Jennifer Murray, Reading School District Superintendent As we navigate the evolving complexities of modern K-12 public education, it is crucial to acknowledge the heart a...
![Superintendents' Forum: "The unsung heroes behind every classroom" By Dr. Cathy Taschner](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/berks_county_iu_14_ar/article/image/large_5435ec8c-3c1b-48ec-a8cc-76c8c0978ab1.png)
January 2, 2025
By Dr. Cathy L. Taschner, Schuylkill Valley School District Superintendent The notifications for possible snow started at 4:30 a.m. Custodians were preparing to ensure the parkin...
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December 19, 2024
By: Mr. Aaron Weston, Oley Valley School District Superintendent As we make our resolutions and look eagerly toward the new year, I want to take this opportunity to showcase the ...
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December 17, 2024
On Monday, December 16, 2024, Dr. Jill Hackman, BCIU Executive Director, had the privilege of visiting Early Intervention and Head Start classrooms at the Learning Center at Highl...
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December 12, 2024
The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) Office of Early Childhood and Student Services (ECSS) introduced a heartwarming new holiday-giving initiative, “Warm Winter Wishes.” Thro...
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December 9, 2024
The BCIU’s Office of Professional Learning (OPL) hosted the second annual Toy Adaptation Day at the BCIU Main Office on Friday, December 6. Students from the Brandywine Heights Ar...
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December 5, 2024
By: Dr. Timothy Matlack, Antietam School District Superintendent The last 20 years have seen so many changes. Technological advancements continue to push humanity into new and un...
![Superintendents, CTC Directors, and BCIU Leaders pose at base of steps in the Capitol](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/berks_county_iu_14_ar/article/image/large_93b6e873-ab37-4a0f-b59b-7e5fe926bcbb.jpeg)
November 21, 2024
On October 29 and 30, 2024, Berks County superintendents, career and technology center directors, and BCIU leadership visited Harrisburg to engage with legislative leaders and...
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November 21, 2024
Approximately 100 education leaders, school and district safety teams, law enforcement officers, and emergency managers attended the Keeping Kids Safe (KKS) Symposium on Oc...
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November 21, 2024
On Sunday, November 3, 2024, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) hosted its second annual Designer Bag Bingo at the Governor Mifflin Intermediate School to ben...
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November 21, 2024
Kevin Busher , Chief Advocacy Officer of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association (PSBA), attended the Committee on Legislative Action (COLA) meeting on Tuesday, November ...
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November 21, 2024
On Friday, November 8, 2024, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) proudly participated in the Benefit for Berks County Veterans Luncheon , sponsored by Customers Bank a...
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November 21, 2024
On Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU)’s Office of Early Childhood and Student Services (ECSS) and Office of Professional Learning (OPL) hos...
![Early Intervention School Psychologists posing for photo (from left to right): Cindy Silverman, Jessica (Jess) Jennings, Dr. JoAnna (Joie) Cogan-Ferchalk, Jessica (Jess) Forster, and Elisabeth (Liz) Papich.](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/berks_county_iu_14_ar/article/image/large_0e811850-37fc-41d0-9fea-af8869dddaad.jpeg)
November 21, 2024
Monday, November 11, through Friday, November 15, 2024, BCIU Early Intervention (EI) School Psychologists celebrated National School Psychology Week (NSPW) by leading activit...
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November 21, 2024
The Region 2 Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) and Educational Stability for Foster Care Youth teams attended and presented two impactful ses...
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November 21, 2024
Our thanks to BCIU Board Officers Elizabeth Huhn , Vice President, and Linda Lash , Treasurer, for joining Head Start Policy Council members at the BCIU Education Centre on...
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November 21, 2024
Congratulations to Zachariah (Zach) Milch , Program Administrator for Alternative Education at the Berks County Intermediate Unit, for receiving the 2024 Paving the Way to E...