Colonial IU 20 SLP Melissa Calandra recently used AAC to help her student navigate a corn maze...these real-world experiences provide students with opportunities to make choices, express themselves, and engage meaningfully with the world.

☕ Thank you to State Representative Joe Emrick for inviting Colonial Café 71 students to serve coffee at his recent Senior Fair! Our students enjoyed putting their skills into action, gaining real-world experience, and connecting with the community.

👏 We’re grateful for CIU 20’s dedicated custodial staff who keep our schools and facilities clean, safe & welcoming! A special shoutout to Colonial Academy custodian Dale Schlegel, recently recognized for an incredible 40 years of service! #CustodianAppreciationDay

CIU 20 is seeking two Supervisors of Special Education to lead our Early Intervention Preschool Programs: 📍 Northampton County 📍 Monroe/Pike Counties 🎓 PA Supervisor of Special Education certification required. ➡️ Apply: ciu20.org/SupervisorJobs

🥳 Staff Spotlight: Jana Frankenfield 🥳 For nearly 20 years, Jana has supported CIU 20 students and families. Today, she teaches in the Autistic Support/Partial Hospitalization classroom at Colonial Academy, where building strong relationships is at the heart of her work.

CIU 20 was proud to host the ODP Northeast Regional Employment Symposium! Employers and service providers connected around expanding employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities and visited Colonial Café 71 to see vocational training in action. ☕💼

Students in Ms. Steele’s class at Easton MS honored 9/11 with a meaningful Memorial Stair Climb, wearing gear generously loaned by Palmer Fire Company. The class also read This Very Tree, created a Remembrance Tree and reflected on the meaning of bravery, courage and empathy.

🏆 Congratulations to our 2025–2026 CIU 20 Award recipients! Nominated by their peers, these individuals and teams exemplify dedication, leadership, partnership and compassion. Thank you for making a tremendous impact throughout the CIU 20 region!

🌻 Growing great things at The Mountain Center! These sunflowers were planted by our students, and we'd say their green thumbs are showing! 🟢👍

👏 Celebrating a lasting legacy at CIU 20! Thank you to these dedicated staff members for their years of service to our CIU 20 families and member districts. Your passion, commitment and expertise have made a lasting impact on countless lives!

First day vibes! Wishing our students and staff an amazing school year ahead!

Before we say goodbye to summer, check out some ESY memories you may have missed!

We welcomed our newest CIU 20 team members at New Employee Day! 🎉 Staff heard from Dr. Chris Wolfel, union leadership and key departments, connected with M&S EAP and American Fidelity, and even got a special welcome from Special Olympics athletes! 😁

We're so proud of our Early Intervention Preschool graduates! 🎓 These students are ready for kindergarten and all the adventures that lie ahead.

A visit from the therapy dogs brightened the spirits of students in our Extended School Year program on this rainy day. 🐾❤️

Community Helper Day gave CIU 20 ESY students the chance to meet local community helpers, explore their vehicles, and learn about the important work they do. These hands-on experiences help students feel more comfortable and confident when they see helpers in their communities.