The Heart of What We Do and a Key Driver for Where We Want to Go.

Explore the CCIU's Strategic Plan here!

OUR MISSION:

The Chester County Intermediate Unit is a dynamic educational service agency providing high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective programs and services to enhance the lives of learners, educators, and members of our communities.

OUR VISION:

Educational leadership for a better Chester County and beyond.

To achieve our mission, we embrace guiding principles and our unique leadership role:

• We serve all learners.
• We ensure that learner success is the cornerstone of our work.
• We create a culture of dignity.
• We cultivate an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• We prioritize customer service. 
• We advocate on behalf of everyone we serve.
• We form partnerships to strengthen services and programs.
• We utilize data and research to drive action.
• We innovate to create opportunities.
• We lead.

Future Driven:

1. Engage all partners to develop and utilize continuous improvement feedback cycles that enhance learner outcomes and community impact.

2. Create an informed, adaptable culture that anticipates emerging needs and responds with leadership.

3. Engage all partners in applying feedback and a deep understanding of the current and evolving landscape to create and refine strategies and solutions that enhance learner outcomes and community impact. 

Data Driven:

1. Create an organizational network of robust and interconnected data systems.

2. Enhance data literacy and utilization among all staff.

3. Foster a culture of evidence-based decisionmaking.

4. Leverage data for continuous improvement and innovation. 

Relationship Driven:

1. Cultivate collaborative partnerships that drive shared success.

2. Be a customer champion, anticipating needs and exceeding expectations with personalized solutions.

3. Advocate for equitable education and foster a thriving community. 

People Driven:

1. Advance personalized learning, development, and growth pathways.

2. Provide inclusive environments that support dignity and well-being. 

3. Cultivate a learning community for continuous growth.

At the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU), we are embarking on an exciting journey of growth and innovation. Rooted in our mission to provide quality, innovative, and cost-effective programs, and guided by our vision of educational leadership for a better Chester County and beyond, our 2024-2029 Strategic Plan sets a transformative course forward. 

Our strategic planning process was a collaborative endeavor, engaging stakeholders through surveys, interviews, and focus groups. This inclusive approach ensured that every voice was heard, shaping a plan that reflects our community’s diverse needs and aspirations.

The process culminated in an energizing two-day retreat, where we collectively envisioned the future of the CCIU. We identified four strategic priorities: innovation, data literacy, nurturing relationships, and investing in people. These priorities underscore  our responsibility to proactive leadership and continuous improvement.

Our commitment to becoming a learning organization is at the heart of this plan. We embrace a culture that values growth and adaptability, ensuring that we remain agile in meeting the evolving needs of our community.

This dedication will enable us to anticipate challenges and opportunities, driving positive change throughout Chester County.

The CCIU’s 2024-2029 Strategic Plan embodies our shared commitment to educational excellence and community impact. With sincerity and collaboration as our guiding principles, we embark on this journey with optimism and determination. Together, we will shape a future where every learner and educator can thrive.

The CCIU Strategic Planning process, unfolded in three phases to create a comprehensive and well-informed outcome. 

Phase one involved gathering and analyzing feedback from diverse sources within the intermediate unit, including customer satisfaction and internal communication surveys, as well as interviews and focus groups. This phase was crucial for understanding the experiences and needs of CCIU’s staff and partners.

Phase two was a two-day retreat in November 2023, where the leadership team evaluated the collected data, revisited the CCIU’s mission and vision, and set four primary goals for the future. This phase focused on envisioning the future and identifying key objectives. 

Phase three involved four cross-divisional committees that worked over three months to define and refine the goals, creating a theory of action and strategic objectives. They shared their progress with a larger leadership team to gather input and ensure alignment.

The final CCIU 2024-2029 Strategic Plan was presented to the CCIU Board of Directors on May 15, 2024, and received unanimous approval.

THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE

Thank you to our CCIU community (Board of Directors, staff, parents/guardians, district partners) for the input and feedback that led to the definition of our four goal areas, and to the Strategic Planning Committees, who dedicated time to reviewing, analyzing, discussing, and defining our goals for the next five years.

Click on each of the four numbered strategic goals to learn about our action plan.