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The Berks County Intermediate Unit would like to recognize Mr. Tim Heffner for 20 years of service to the BCIU Board of Directors.   Mr. Heffner was first seated on February 1, 2000, as Fleetwood Area School District’s representative on the BCIU Board. Mr. Heffner served as Secretary from July 2003 to June 2004 and Vice President from July 2004 through December 2005.   In January 2006, Mr. Heffner took on the role of Board President, a position...Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit was recently awarded two grants that will allow the organization to enhance and expand existing services, develop new programming, and have a voice in the future academic standards of education in Pennsylvania. Berks County Head Start Receives Federal Grant Berks County Head Start has been awarded a $3 million federal grant that will allow the program to build on its successful services to the youngest...Read More

Employees of the Berks County Intermediate Unit showed their heart this holiday season by giving back to our community. BCIU employees drop off boxes of donations to the Humane Society Humane Society As in previous years, a collection was held to support the Humane Society of Berks County. Throughout the month-long drive, employees donated pet food, cat litter, office supplies, and more. A van full of donations was delivered to...Read More

On Wednesday, January 8, the BCIU hosted the annual Mid-Year State of the Unit event at the BCIU Main Office. This annual event is an opportunity to update staff on the progress of goals and priorities of the organization for the school year. Executive Director Dr. Jill Hackman opened the event by reviewing the results of the 2019 employee engagement survey and identifying the biggest opportunities for change and improvement. ...Read More

Current and former BCIU leaders join BCIU staff during the Healthy Holiday breakfast. From left to right: Dan Richards, Director of the Office of Professional Development and Curriculum; Michelle Reichard-Huff, Director of the Office of Early Childhood and Student Services; Carl Blessing, retired CFO/COO; Tim Heffner, BCIU Board President; Dr. John George, former Executive Director; Donna DeLoretta, CFO/COO and Director of the Office of Business Services; Rob Rosenberry, Director of...Read More