On October 13, 2025, the Berks County Intermediate Unit’s Office of Professional Learning (OPL) provided professional development to close to 1,000 educators across the County through in-person, in-district, and virtual sessions.
RELATED ARTS & PARAPROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
OPL coordinated countywide sessions for 765 educators, hosted at partner schools and organizations:
• Music, Art, Health & PE, Technology/STEM, World Language, Librarians, ESL, and Gifted Education
• Internship coordinators toured local businesses and networked with peers
• Specialty trainings included Alternatives to Standardized Assessments and Practical Strategies for Low-Incidence Classrooms
IN-DISTRICT SESSIONS
OPL and TaC consultants offered tailored training for districts, including:
• Fleetwood Area
• Oley Valley Elementary
• Boyertown Area Senior High
• Berks Catholic High School
VIRTUAL FLEX COURSES
Nearly 100 educators completed FLEX courses, designed to support teaching in virtual and blended learning environments.
The BCIU is grateful to all partner schools and organizations for hosting these sessions and helping advance professional learning across Berks County.