The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) at its main office located at 200 Yale Avenue in Morton, PA, stands out as a pivotal regional educational service agency in Pennsylvania. Serving a diverse student population, DCIU is committed to offering innovative and cost-effective educational programs and services. It directly impacts over 15,000 students through special education, career and technical training, and unique student programs such as Project ELECT, which supports pregnant and parenting students with comprehensive year-long assistance, from academic support to parenting education 3.

Furthermore, the DCIU's scope extends into early childhood education, with programs like Head Start and Pre-K Counts, aimed at fostering foundational learning experiences. Among its notable initiatives is the Practical Nursing program, which underscores DCIU’s focus on career readiness by maintaining a remarkable 90% job placement rate since 2016 1. Through its Family Centers, DCIU also offers invaluable resources to at-risk families, providing parenting classes and support groups across various high schools in the county. Collaborating closely with local school districts and non-public schools, DCIU serves as a bridge to the broader educational landscape, ensuring responsive and inclusive education for the larger Delaware County community 2.