On Friday, December 18, 2020, the Project SEARCH Program hosted a virtual open house for prospective students. Eligible students and families were able to learn more about Project SEARCH, a school-to-work program for students with disabilities. A total of 30 individuals, representing students, parents, school district contacts, agency representatives, and others participated in the event. ...Read More
Berks County superintendents, CTC directors, and Berks County Intermediate Unit officials hosted a Virtual Legislative Roundtable on Friday, December 11, 2020, to provide an opportunity for Berks County legislators to meet with school leaders for an exchange of ideas on key issues regarding education. During the roundtable, legislators shared information regarding budget and legislative priorities...Read More
The second meeting of the Berks County Equity Committee (BCEC) took place on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, with 26 members from the BCIU, the 18 school districts, and the career and technology centers attending virtually. Dr. Christina Foehl, Assistant Director of the BCIU Office of Professional Development and Curriculum, led the discussion focusing on ‘Awareness...Read More
The Pennsylvania Head Start Collaboration Office (HSSCO), which is housed in the Pennsylvania Key, is partnering with the Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) to strengthen the transition process for children and parents from Head Start to public school kindergarten with each Head Start grantee across the Commonwealth. HSSCO and OCDEL intended to...Read More
