Role of Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 in Unlocking Students' Potential

1. The Role of Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Unlocking Students’ Potential

2. History of IU 20 • Created by the Pennsylvania Legislature on July 1, 1971 • Consists of eight school districts in Northampton County, four school districts in Monroe County, and the Delaware Valley School District in Pike County.

3. Key Facts • Budget totals $101 million • Approximately 1,100 full-time andpart-time staff • 79,000 public and 9,000 nonpublic school students served • Funding is provided by state, federal, local and private sources

4. Colonial IU 20 13 School Districts 3 Vocational Schools 1000 Full & Part-Time Staff 78,000 Public School Students 9,000 Non-Public School Students 7,000 Professional Educators 8th largest IU in relation to Professional Educators Served

5. Bangor Bethlehem Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Career Institute of Technology Delaware Valley East Stroudsburg Easton Monroe Career and Technical Institute Nazareth Northampton Pen Argyl Pleasant Valley Pocono Mountain Saucon Valley Stroudsburg Wilson Colonial IU 20 Schools

6. Mission of Intermediate Units • To strengthen and supplement • To provide leadership without dominance • To provide assistance without interference

7. A Resourceful Community Partner Supporting Student Growth…through Education, Social Services and Business Initiatives Mission Statement:

8. We Believe In… • A TRUSTING ENVIRONMENT which exemplifies Personal Integrity, Good Judgment and Supportive Team Relationships • The VALUE and RESPECT of EVERY INDIVIDUAL with Appreciation and Recognition of Personal and Professional Contributions

9. We Believe In… • SHARED COMMUNICATION which is Open, Honest and Clear in our interactions with each other • A WORK ETHIC which demonstrates a Positive Commitment to do the Right Things Right

10. Revolutionary Thinking Makes A Difference We Believe In… • CREATIVE CHANGE which embraces Excellence in our Pursuit of providing Progressive Solutions VISION

11. Curriculum Development and Instructional Improvement Services Educational Planning Services Instructional Materials Services Continuing Professional Education Services Pupil Personnel Services State and Federal Agency Liaison Services Management Services Role of the Intermediate Units – Public School Code 1971

12. How We Are Funded:

13. General Operating Budget • Current General Operating Budget – $2,333,880 • The GOB supports four divisions of the Intermediate Unit: • Administrative Services / Office of the Executive Director • Educational Support Services • Human Resources and Research Services • Business / Data Management Services

14. CIU 20 Operating Budget

15. Special Education Support Services Budgets 1. Of this total, $3,973,155 is for programs and services provided by CIU 20. The remaining $9,347,458 goes to the school districts and charter schools to defray the costs of special education.

16. RESOLVE Services Budgets

17. Fee-for-Service Budgets

18. Other Programs

19. Divisions of IU 20

20. Organizational Chart

21. Business and Data Management Services • Coordinate Cooperative Purchasing • Bid Specification Library • Multiple-Employer Trust for Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Programs • Classroom Training for New School Bus Drivers • Monthly In-service Meetings to Business Managers to Enhance Their Knowledge in Business Operations • Graphics Arts Department Provides Full Printing Services

22. Business and Data Management Services • Engineering Services for Capital Improvements (construction of school district facilities) • Colonial Alliance for Public Schools (CAPS) – public information service that helps school districts communicate the successes of public education to the community • Driver Education Program

23. Life Insurance Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription Benefits Trash Removal Janitorial Supplies Electricity Consortia Catalog Discount Program Automatic External Defibrillators Paper Goods for Office and Student Use Microcomputers and Components Guidance Information System Fuel Oil, Gasoline and Natural Gas Tax Bill Processing Cooperative Purchasing

24. Current fund amount (as of 7/1/03): $33.2 million Participating Districts/LEAs: Colonial IU 20 Pen Argyl School District Nazareth Area School District Northampton School District Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School Delaware Valley School District East Stroudsburg Area School District Monroe Career and Technical Institute Pleasant Valley School District Stroudsburg Area School District Multiple Employer Trust for Medical, Dental, and Vision

25. Human Resources and Research Services • School District Data Compilations • Substitute Teacher Training • Teacher Certifications • Monthly Personnel Meetings • Training Seminars on Recruitment and Hiring • Updates on School Case Law and Federal Regulations • Collective Bargaining Resource File • Personnel/Human Resources Assistance provided to district administrative staff

26. Special Education and Support Services • Classroom Programs • Support Programs • Transition Planning • Job Placement • Itinerant Services • Early Intervention and Preschool Programs

27. Preschool Education/Early Intervention • Evaluation of children to identify those eligible for Early Intervention services • Instruction of children with disabilities and children at-risk • Coordination and collaboration among preschool and service agencies

28. Related Services for Special Education • Physical Therapy • Occupational Therapy • Adapted Physical Education • Nursing Services • Interagency Collaboration • Transportation • Assistive Devices • Psychiatric Services • Psychological Services

29. RESOLVE/Mental Health Services • Behavioral Health Therapeutic Services • Psychiatric Intervention • Psychological Intervention • Management/Coordination of Therapy and Clinical Services • Montgomery County IU 23 (Provider 50) • Luzerne IU 18 (Provider 50) • Capital Area IU 15 (Consultant Services) • Westmoreland IU 7 (Partial Hospitalization) • Partial Hospitalization Services/Classes • Emotional Support Classes • Alternative Education Classes

30. Alternative Education Programs • Second Chance Academy • Career Institute of Technology (CIT) • Partnerships with Northampton/Monroe counties • Truancy Prevention • Programs for Incarcerated Youth • Detention Program – Short Term • Prison Program – Long Term • Weaversville • Monroe County Prison

31. Nonpublic School Services • Act 89 Auxiliary Services to Nonpublic Schools • Remedial math and reading programs • Educational technology, guidance, and standardized testing • Instructional Support Team • Educational technology • Guidance Services • Psychological Services • Standardized Testing

32. Nonpublic School Services • Title VI, Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act • Student Crisis Assistance Manual • Violence Prevention Pilot Project • Student Assistance Program Training • Real Justice Training • Employee Assistance Program

33. Curriculum and Technology Services • Strategic Planning Assistance • Staff Development • Curriculum Council • Reading Council • Technology Advisory Council • Governor’s Schools Coordination • PA Academic Competition and Computer Fair • Principal Liaison Services • Instructional Materials Services • Technical Repair Services • Data Retreats

34. Curriculum and Technology Services • Videoconferencing Center and Bridging Service • Grant Writing • Web Application Development (including CPETracker, ICTracker, and eTechPlanner) • Academic Standards Project Implementation • Technical Training Programs • Principals’ Technology Leadership Academy • eLearning Initiatives • ESL Services • World Class Learning and Leadership • Colonial Scholars Leadership Academy