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Comprehensive special education programs tailored to support school-age students
Head Start
Providing superior quality, family-centric comprehensive early childhood programming
Campus Expansion Projects
Technical College High School
Preparing Students for Education, Careers, and Lifelong Learning
Child & Career Development Center
our goal is the same as yours - to help your child reach his/her full potential
Birth to Three Services
Empowering Young Learners and Their Families for a Strong Start
Together We Grow
CCIU Unveils Transformative Initiatives to Enhance Education Across Chester County
Brandywine Virtual Academy
CCIU Student Stories
Our Mission
Choosing an educational placement for your child is one of the most important decisions that you as a parent will have to make. At the Child and Career Development Center, our goal is the same as yours - to help your child reach his/her full potential. We specialize in providing a caring, nurturing learning environment, which encourages and enables all children to experience success.
CCIU By the Numbers
45,893
Students served in our programs
78
Student programs offered for diverse needs
1,800
Members of Team CCIU
20
Buildings across Chester County
1971
Year the CCIU was Founded
2,900
Students Enrolled in CTE Programs
20,000
Students Served Through Brandywine Virtual Academy
8
CCIU Divisions
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Honoring Those Who Serve Our Community: National First Responders Day at the CCIU Learning Center
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Annual Chester County College Fair Offers Postsecondary Options for High School Students
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At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit we bring to work every day with the goal of achieving success together.
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