Colonial Intermediate Unit 20

Colonial IU 20 is one of 29 intermediate units throughout Pennsylvania, which were created in 1971 to provide services to school districts in ways that create economies of scale, cost savings, and better efficiencies in the delivery of important programs and services to children, especially those with special needs. They also play an important role in providing substantial support services to the administrators and teachers in the 13 school districts that comprise IU 20.,Their overall mission as an intermediate unit is (1) to strengthen and supplement local school district programs and services to children and their families, (2) to provide leadership without dominance, and (3) to be a resourceful community partner supporting student growth through education, social services, and business initiatives.,Staff serves 13 school districts and 3 career and technical centers in Northampton, Monroe, and Pike Counties, which are 3 of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania. With 1200 full and part-time staff and budgets totaling $119 million, they are one of community's largest employers and contributors. They serve 79,000 public school children, 9,000 non-public school children, and 7,000 professional staff in their service region of 1200 square miles. They offer training for teacher's aide and substitute teachers.