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Close to 150 Berks County school board members and administrators attended the 47th Annual Convention of Berks County School Directors on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at the Millmont Elementary School / Reading School District. The Convention is held each year to approve the slate of BCIU Board representatives whose terms are to be renewed or begin July 1, and to hear a noteworthy speaker of interest to all  groups. Traditionally, schools take turns...Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) hosted the annual Pennsylvania Governor’s STEM (Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics) Competition at the BCIU Main Office on February 8, 2017, from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  The Governor’s STEM Competition is a rotat- ing-themed, academic contest for students in grades 9-12 that is focused on exposing stu- dents to STEM concepts, skills, and occupations. The purpose for the competition is to increase STEM-related educational opportuni- ties for...Read More

The Berks County Intermediate Unit is please to recognize Senator Judith L. Schwank as the 2016 recipient of the BCIU Outstanding Community Partner Award. Senator Schwank exceeds the criteria for this recognition, demonstrated by her exemplary service and commitment to the Berks County Intermediate Unit and the schools and children of Berks County and across the Commonwealth, advocating for high quality education for students of all ages.  Senator Schwank is a highly visible, active member in...Read More

The “Ladies Build It” team from Daniel Boone Middle School took first place in the 2016 STEM DESIGN CHALLENGE for grades 6-8. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) has become an integral part of the K-12 curriculum both globally and locally. Students and educators in Berks County have been and will continue to engage in various STEM initiatives and competitions during the 2016-17 school year. The BCIU developed a STEM...Read More