MCIU College and University Partnerships

We are proud to foster strategic partnerships with renowned educational institutions. Through our College and University Partnerships, you have convenient access to cost-effective, quality education.

MCIU GPS – Find Your Pathway to Success

Programs for Professionals with a Bachelor's Degree

University Programs Include:

Drexel University Online (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public School Employees)
Eastern University Certificate or Masters*
Elizabethtown College Online (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public and Non-Public School Employees)
Gwynedd Mercy (Tuition discount for all full-time and part-time MCIU and Montgomery County Member School District employees)
LIU 18 Accelerated Special Education Certification with an Optional Masters in Special Ed through Kings College
Saint Joseph’s University Doctoral, Masters, or Certification (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public and Non-Public School Employees)
Widener University Certificate or Masters*

Possible Program Outcomes Include:

Special Education Certificate
Masters in Special Education
PDE Principal PK-12 Certification
Masters in Educational Leadership
Doctorate in K-12 Educational Leadership
PDE Superintendent Letter of Eligibility
Instructional Coaching Endorsement
Master of Social Work
Many more…

*Discounts available to MCIU Employees

Programs for Professionals with an Associate's Degree

University Programs Include:

Drexel University Online (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public School Employees)
Eastern University – LifeFlex
Elizabethtown College Online (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public and Non-Public School Employees)
Gwynedd Mercy (Tuition discount for all full-time and part-time MCIU and Montgomery County Member School District employees)

Possible Program Outcomes Include:

BS in Education
BS in Special Education
BS in Early Childhood Education
BS in Elementary Education
Many more…

Programs for Professionals with a High School Diploma

University Programs Include:

Elizabethtown College Online (Tuition Discount for Montgomery County Public and Non-Public School Employees)
Gwynedd Mercy (Tuition discount for all full-time and part-time MCIU and Montgomery County Member School District employees)
Montgomery County Community College – Accelerated Associate Degree

Possible Program Outcomes Include:

Transferable Associate Degree in:
- Education in Early Years
- Education in Middle Years
- Secondary Education
- Liberal Studies

Discounted Tuition Partnerships

Features:

Over 180 Online Degrees and Certifications
10-52% New Student Partner tuition savings
No application fee, deferred billing options available
Dedicated support from enrollment to graduation
Additional benefits for military service members, veterans, and their immediate family

Learn More:

ONLINE.DREXEL.EDU/MCIU

DREXEL OVERVIEW FLYER

Contact your Partner Liaison:
enroll@drexel.edu

Features:

Wide variety of associate, bachelor, and masters programs
15% Discount on qualifying programs
Personalized academic advising and student support resources help you every step of the way
Part-time programs designed for full-time working professionals
Easy application process

Learn More:

Elizabethtown/MCIU Partnership Website

Overview Flyer

For further information, please contact Director of Corporate Partnerships, Chris D’Imperio at dimperioc@etown.edu or 717-361-3479.

Etown SGPS Admissions
admissions.sgps@etown.edu
717-361-1400

Features:

10% tuition discount for all full-time and part-time MCIU and Montgomery County Member School District employees
Applies to eligible programs including:
Personalized support from GMercyU admissions and advising teams
Free transfer credit and program reviews

Learn More:

Gwynedd Mercy MCIU Pathways

Contact:
Aimee Huffstetler
Vice President for Enrollment Management
huffstetler.a@gmercyu.edu
215-646-7300 ext. 21523

Features:

Candidates can rapidly obtain their PK-12 Special Education Instructional I Certificate with individualized pathways considering prior education and life experience.
50 credits plus a 12-week student teaching experience
State Certification Eligibility
Cost: $175 per credit
Prerequisite: Any Bachelor’s Degree

Learn More:

Special Education Certification Program
Master of Education in Special Education

Contact:
certificationprogram@liu18.org

Features:

Flexible Associates Degree Program
Specifically Designed for Para-Professionals
Transferable Associate Degree in:
- Education in Early Years
- Education in Middle Years
- Secondary Education
- Liberal Studies

Learn More:

For more information, please contact:

Brandon Langer
Director of Office of Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
blanger@mciu.org

Features:

20% New Student Partner tuition savings
Includes Doctoral of Educational Leadership
12 Master’s Degrees Available
12 Certificates Available
Application fee waiver on all education doctoral, master’s degree and graduate certificate programs for new students.

Learn More:

SJU Educator Discount Website

SJU OVERVIEW FLYER

Other Program Partnerships

Features:

100% Online classes or evening classes
Caring professors with real-world experience
Discounts available to MCIU Employees

Learn More:

EASTERN.EDU/APPLY

Contact GPS Enrollment:
1-800-732-7669
gpsadmissions@eastern.edu

Features:

Part-time or full-time options with an average completion time of 2-3 years.
Study online or in a hybrid format with flexible courses offered evenings and weekends.
Discounts available to MCIU Employees

Learn More:

WIDENER.EDU/ACADEMICS/EXPLORE-PROGRAMS

Contacts:

For Undergraduate:
RyanMignone:
rdmignone@widener.edu

For Graduate:
Cameron Buckbee: cmbuckbee@widener.edu

Board Agendas & Minutes

Effective July 1, 2026, the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit will be utilizing the Keystone Agenda platform for meeting management. Keystone Agenda is a paperless-meeting software designed to house documents for Board agendas, meetings and minutes. Visit the Keystone Agenda website to view the MCIU Board Meeting agendas, meetings and minutes. To view past agendas and minutes, please use the buttons below:

Upcoming Agendas

Assistive Technology

Assistive Technology focuses on a variety of tools to support students including:

Augmentative Communication Devices
Writing Tools
Computer Access Technology
Switches and Environmental Controls
Assistive Listening Equipment for the Hearing Impaired
Access Technology for the Visually Impaired

We offer services directly to school districts in Montgomery County.

Schools/Districts

Student Referral Form

SETT Meeting Forms

PA Media & Design Competition Regional Event at MCIU

2021 competition will once again be held virtually

The PA Media and Design Competition (formerly the PA Computer Fair) is an annual event, typically held in March or April, that highlights Pennsylvania school students’ application skills and computer knowledge. Students are able to unleash their creativity, learn how to convey information more dynamically, and enhance the learning process. This competition is open to all students in grades 6-12, in public or private schools as well as state-approved home-school programs.

The Middle School and High School Competitions are two separate events operating under the same rules but held the same day at the same place under a common schedule.

Be sure to follow the regulations posted at the website: PA Media and Design Competition.

Middle and High School Categories:

Registration Opens: December 7, 2020 and closes March 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Deadline for Projects to be uploaded is March 26, 2021 at 4:00 PM. Judging Takes Place the week of April 5, 2021. Awards Announced: April 13, 2021. Open to all Montgomery County Middle and High School students

Regional Competition Information

Please note: Projects are limited to three per category per school.

Please be sure to follow instructions on PA Media and Design Competition for uploading your projects and all associated information.

For additional information contact: Jackie Krail at 610-755-9352 or via email to jkrail@mciu.org

Registration & Information

Business Office Support Services

The Office of Business Services provides a variety of back-office school business support services, including, but not limited to: Accounting support, Business Management, Payroll Processing, and Purchasing Support. Services are provided both short and long term and are customized to meet the needs of the school entity.

For more information on MCIU’s Business Office Administrative Support Services, please contact:

Sandra Edling
CFO/Director of Business Services
610-755-9410
sedling@mciu.org

Financial Wellness for Educators

The Office of Business Services provides an ongoing NO cost 10-week Financial Wellness for Educators Program for adults working in Montgomery County Public Schools. This program is made possible through a grant received from the National Association of State Treasurers.

Class sizes are limited and cover topics, such as: Money Values, Developing a Spending Plan, Understanding Banking Products, Credit Reports, Debt Management, Financial Disasters, and Preparing for Retirement.

To register for this opportunity, please visit the MCIU’s professional learning registration system and select the Financial Wellness course that best meets your schedule.

For more information, please contact:

Sandra Edling
CFO/Director of Business Services
610-755-9410
sedling@mciu.org

Southeastern PA Schools Trust

The MCIU’s Office of Business Services provides the Trust Management Services for the Southeastern PA Schools Trust (SEPaST). SEPaST is a consortium of seventeen (17) school entities in southeastern PA that work together to pool resources for the purpose of self-insuring medical, prescription drug, and other employee benefits.

www.sepast.org

For more information on joining SEPaST, please contact:

Sandra Edling
CFO/Director of Business Services
610-755-9410
sedling@mciu.org

2021 Federal Poverty Guidelines

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BrainSTEPS

The BrainSTEPS Program was created to build a bridge connecting the medical, rehabilitation, education sectors and families following student (K-12) acquired brain injury (ABI). ABIs can cause cognitive, physical, socio-emotional, and behavioral impairments that impact classroom performance and learning. In 2007, the Pennsylvania Department of Health established the BrainSTEPS Program to address this issue. BrainSTEPS consulting teams support school teams in the development and implementation of educational plans following student ABI.

The original BrainSTEPS model in PA is currently funded by the PA Department of Health and the PA Department of Education, Bureau of Special Education, and is implemented by the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania. In 2017, BrainSTEPS was recognized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as a national model for educational consultation supporting students and school teams in the development and implementation of educational supports and services following an acquired brain injury.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit BrainSTEPS team seeks to support both public and non-public school students as they re-enter school following acquired brain injury. They provide information to families and schools, links to resources, and provide training to school staff to learn more about the impacts and effects of concussion and other acquired brain injuries.

Student Referral Form

Head Start Policy Council - Minutes

The Head Start Policy Council meets monthly on Mondays. Please see our calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Washington A Conference Room
2 W. Lafayette Street
Norristown, PA 19401

*Council meetings are currently being held virtually due to COVID-19.

HEAD START – FINANCIALS

The Office of Business Services is responsible for all of the internal fiscal operations of the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Office annually prepares the operating budgets, annual financial reports, and coordinates the efforts for both the State and Local audits of our fiscal documents.

Equitable Participation

Equitable Participation (EP) Services are available to students identified as eligible for special education who are unilaterally placed by parents in private schools. In Pennsylvania, the IU is the agency responsible for the implementation of the federal requirement for EP Services.

Forms for Nonpublic School Use:

Professional Development Request Form

Materials Request Form

Consultation Request Form

• BrainSTEPs Form

• Consent for Observation

• Consultation Requests -Teacher Input

• Hearing Consult-Parent Input

• Hearing Consult-Primary SIFTER

• Hearing Consult-Secondary SIFTER

• Vision Consult-Parent Input

• Vision Consult-Teacher Input