Delaware County Intermediate Unit

🎉 DCIU Celebrates Outstanding Employees and the heart of its organization

DCIU was proud to host its annual Employee Recognition Dinner at Springfield Country Club, celebrating the dedication, passion, and impact of our incredible employees.

The evening honored outstanding staff members, recognized milestone years of service, and celebrated retirees as they begin an exciting new chapter. From educators and therapists to support staff, administrators, technicians, and more, our employees make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, families, schools, and communities across Delaware County every day.

Thank you to all who help make DCIU a place of excellence, innovation, and opportunity!

Read more about this year's honorees: https://www.dciu.org/default-board-post-page/~board/news/post/dciu-celebrates-employees-at-annual-recognition-dinner

Is your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grader ready to explore everything from science to the arts this summer?

There are still a few spots left for DCIU’s 4-day STEAM Camp!

The innovative camp gives incoming 3rd–5th graders the chance to dive into hands-on challenges in science and engineering, spark their creativity, and deepen their curiosity. Campers will discover the wonders of nature while gaining a greater appreciation for art, the environment, and the exciting world of STEAM!

Camp Details:
📅August 3rd-6th
📍DCIU Morton Campus
🕘 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
💲$250 per camper
Register and explore all of DCIU's summer camps: dciu.org/camp

FUN in the SUN at the Marple Education Center!☀️ 🛝

What a perfect day for students at our Marple Education Center to enjoy their new school-age playground! The new playground provides an inviting space for students to play, explore, and connect, all while supporting physical well-being and social development.

This exciting addition is part of the Marple Facilities Expansion and Renovation, a project designed to enhance DCIU’s educational services while improving the overall functionality of the center. This is another step forward in creating supportive, engaging environments where every student can succeed.

We're building our team for the 2026/2027 school year. Learn more about job opportunities at DCIU: https://dciu.schoolspring.com/

Good luck to Delaware County Technical Schools' Electrical Program team as they head to Atlanta to compete at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference (NLSC)!⚡️

Representing DCTS on the national stage are:
🔹 Illyanna (Garnet Valley School District)
🔹 Steven (Upper Darby School District)
🔹 Lyra (Upper Darby School District)
🔹 Erin (Springfield School District)

After earning top honors at the state level, these talented DCTS students will compete together against the best skilled trades students from across the nation. The SkillsUSA Championships bring together more than 6,500 state champions competing in 114 skilled and leadership competitions, showcasing the next generation of America's workforce.

Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent DCTS, Delaware County, and Pennsylvania in this prestigious national competition!

Launch Your Teaching Career with the DCIU Guest Teacher Program! 🍎📝

Are you looking to begin a career in education but don’t have prior teaching experience?
Join the DCIU Guest Teacher Program!

🗓️ July 13-17, 2026
🗓️ August 11-16, 2026

Through this accelerated training, participants with a bachelor’s degree in any content area can earn an emergency permit approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) and start working as a substitute teacher.

✨ Start your teaching journey today!
Learn more at dciu.org/guestteacher

Calculating Success: Delaware County's Brightest Young Mathematicians Shine at the Math 24 Challenge! 🏆

DCIU was proud to host its annual Math 24 Challenge, bringing together some of Delaware County's most talented young mathematicians for two exciting days of competition.

The Math 24 Challenge is a tournament-style competition centered around the internationally recognized 24 Game. In the months leading up to the event, teachers incorporate the game into their classrooms to help students strengthen essential math skills, including number sense, mental math, and problem-solving. The DCIU then hosts playoff competitions to determine the top competitors.

A total of 175 students participated in the DCIU's 2026 Math 24 Challenge, representing districts and schools from across Delaware County. Participating schools included Chester-Upland, Ridley, Interboro, Haverford, Unionville-Chadds Ford, Chichester, Rose Tree Media, Media-Providence Friends School, Mother of Providence Regional Catholic School, Upper Darby, Penn-Delco, Saint Anastasia School, and Southeast Delco.

Congratulations to this year's division champions:
🏆 Damion (Chester-Upland School District) — 4th/5th Grade Champion
🏆 Ava (Chester-Upland School District) — 6th Grade Champion
🏆 Landon (Ridley School District) — 7th/8th Grade Champion

DCIU congratulates all students who participated and applauds this year's winners for their outstanding achievements. We are proud to celebrate their hard work, dedication, and mathematical excellence!

Our incredible employees are the heart of everything we do. 💙💚

We're proud to share coverage of DCIU's annual Employee Recognition Dinner, where we celebrated outstanding staff members, years of service milestones, special award recipients, and retirees whose dedication has made a lasting impact on students, families, schools, and communities across Delaware County.

Congratulations again to all of this year's honorees, and thank you for your commitment to making a difference every day.

Read more: https://www.delcotimes.com/2026/05/29/dciu-recognizes-employees-at-annual-banquet/

DCIU recognizes employees at annual banquet Among them, DCIU Executive Director Dr. Maria Edelberg is honored on her retirement and her 35 years of service to the DCIU.

Congratulations to Joey on an incredible run at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee!

After winning the DCIU Regional Spelling Bee in February, Joey represented Delaware County on the national stage this week, tying for 25th place in the country and finishing as Pennsylvania’s top-ranked speller. We are so proud of this outstanding accomplishment!

Pictured: Joey on stage at the national competition and with Dr. Jacques Bailly, pronouncer of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.