BCIU for YOU

To inspire hope and acknowledge the mixed emotions surrounding this time, they have created a short public service announcement (PSA) video to ease the transition back for those who might be struggling with yet another change.Read More

In June 2020, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) announced the requirement that every school entity in the Commonwealth create and submit a Board-approved Health and Safety Plan, and post the plan publicly, prior to providing services to students. Tailored to the unique needs of each entity and created in consultation with local health agencies, the Health and Safety Plan will serve as the local guidelines for the reentry into...Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit is partnering with Berks County’s 18 school districts to promote in-district virtual learning opportunities. A multi-channel campaign will drive traffic to a newly created website, BerksCyber.org, where parents and caregivers can learn about the advantages of choosing and finding their local school district’s virtual learning option and contact information. Dan Richards, BCIU Director of Professional Development and Curriculum, says there are many benefits to choosing...Read More

With limitations on large gatherings in effect across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Berks County Intermediate Unit held a virtual Start of the Year | State of the Unit event for staff members on Tuesday, August 18, 2020. Office directors joined program staff via a combination of Zoom and socially distanced in-person meetings to share organizational updates entering the 2020-2021 school year. Meetings included a pre-recorded message from Executive Director Dr....Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit partnered with the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) this summer to host the “State of Education.” This three-part webinar series, which connected education leaders to the local business community, was part of the Chamber’s Rebuild Berks campaign. The first session was held on July 15 and featured a discussion on the planning efforts of local school districts to respond to the pandemic emergency and safely...Read More