BCIU for YOU

Diversity, equity, respect, and inclusion are paramount to the education community. To reaffirm Berks County schools’ continued commitment to these initiatives, leaders from Berks County’s 18 school districts, two career and technology centers, and the Berks County Intermediate Unit collaborated to create a countywide diversity, equity, and inclusion statement. In addition to individual school district policies and actions, the statement reflects the collective commitment of school leaders to the following...Read More

Dr. Michelle Reichard-Huff, Director of the Office of Early Childhood and Student Services (ECSS), has received her doctoral degree from California University of Pennsylvania. Her dissertation title is, “An Exploration of the Influence of Self Care and Mindfulness Practices on Early Childhood Teachers’ Perceptions of Stress and Job Satisfaction.” A group of BCIU ECSS staff volunteered to share their stress, job satisfaction and commitment, and self-care behavior, both prior to...Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit’s Office of Professional Development and Curriculum has introduced a collection of virtual summer learning courses for educators. The Summer Learn ing Series features 11 asynchronous courses allowing educators to explore digital tools that can help in both the classroom and virtual environments. The courses are designed for educators to learn at their own pace. Topics include Google for Education, Project-Based Learning , Blended Learning Fundamentals,...Read More

Interns in the Preparation for Adult Life Program received work experiences in various locations across Berks County during the school year. The BCIU’s Preparation for Adult Life (PAL) Program honored four Berks County students during a virtual graduation ceremony on June 1, 2020. The students each received a certificate of completion from the BCIU as well as diplomas from their home school districts. Christopher Reinhold, Fleetwood Area School District, has...Read More

The 2019-2020 graduates from the BCIU’s Project SEARCH program. From left to right: Connor Weisbecker, Boyertown Area; Ryan Swavely, Exeter Township; Adam Stoudt, Oley Valley; and Renata Garcia Beaube, Wilson. Four Berks County student interns received their Certificates of Completion from the BCIU’s Project SEARCH program and diplomas from their school districts in a virtual graduation ceremony on May 28, 2020.  Students in the Project SEARCH program cultivated their employability...Read More