Office of Professional Learning

From learning the latest in classroom technology tools, to continuing professional education courses, to training in curriculum evaluation, and more, the Berks County Intermediate Unit’s Office of Professional Learning offers educators and administrators a wealth of professional development experiences.

The National Education Association believes that “professional development should be required throughout the career of education support professionals. Professional development programs should provide equal opportunities for these employees to gain and improve the knowledge and skills important to their positions and job performance. These programs should assure that appropriate education employees have a decisive voices at every stage of planning, implementation, and evaluation.”

The BCIU Office of Professional Learning offers many classes, workshops, and special services for the educators of Berks County and across the Commonwealth.

Focus Areas Include:

  • Act 45 & Act 48

  • Berks STEM Connection

  • Career Readiness

  • Continuing Professional Education

  • Training and Consultation (TaC) Services

  • Networking Groups

  • School Standards

  • Technology for Educators

  • Professional Development

  • The Pennsylvania Key

The Pennsylvania Key

The PA Key is Pennsylvania’s early childhood source for professionals. The Key has all the latest information for early childhood programs from the PA Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) and helpful facts for your professional career development.