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Partner Organizations
The Berks County Intermediate Unit is deeply connected to the community it serves. We believe in partnering with non-profit organizations and educational entities to support Berks County's families and young people. Together, we deliver programs and services that are essential to fostering a thriving community where everyone can work, play, and learn.
Pennsylvania’s 29 intermediate units were established in 1971 by the Pennsylvania General Assembly to operate as regional educational service agencies to provide cost-effective, management-efficient programs to Pennsylvania school districts. Today, intermediate units continue to fulfill their mission of service by addressing traditional and emerging needs, serving as essential links for learning in Pennsylvania.
State Education Partners
The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) oversees 500 public school districts, more than 170 public charter schools, public cyber charter schools, Career and Technology Centers/Vocational Technical schools, public Intermediate Units, the education of youth in State Juvenile Correctional Institutions, Head Starts and publicly funded preschools, and community colleges.
The Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) is a dual deputate of the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Education (PDE).
OCDEL is responsible for implementing the majority of the Commonwealth's state and federally funded early learning initiatives.
The role of the Pennsylvania Key is to work with the Office of Child Development & Early Learning to provide statewide leadership in the development of an integrated and coordinated system of program quality improvements and professional development supports for early childhood education.
Berks County Higher Education Partners
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Career Ready Berks Partners
Career Ready Berks is a conduit for students to pursue careers that best fit their interests and skills. Career Pathways provides career information for students, aids them in choosing the right courses that will best meet their future career needs, and expands student opportunities for learning and career preparation.
Community Partners
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