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Newly installed playground equipment at the Engle campus.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is offering a first look at its newest educational facility: the Child & Career Development Center \u2013 Engle Education Campus. With space to serve over 130 secondary students and 225 early childhood program students, applications for this new campus are still open!<\/p><\/div>\n

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The grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on September 17, aligning with the September CCIU Board Meeting. This milestone event will officially mark the launch of the Engle Education Center as a vibrant hub for educational services in the region.<\/div>\n
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In advance of the grand opening, school leaders from across Chester County will gather for an exclusive tour of the Engle campus on July 28 at 1:30 p.m.\u00a0Representatives from all 12 Chester County school districts will be invited to attend, along with representatives from other enrolling districts, including those in neighboring states.<\/div>\n

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Families of enrolled students will have an opportunity to explore the space during a welcome ice cream social planned for August 20. In addition, The Arc of Chester County will visit the new facility on September 25\u00a0for a tour and luncheon prepared by the talented students from the Culinary Arts program at the Technical College High School (TCHS) Pennock\u2019s Bridge Campus.<\/div>\n
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Shannon Brown, principal at the CCDC Engle location, reflected on the significance of the new Engle Education Center in advance of the grand opening, \u201cAs the inaugural principal, I’m thrilled to unveil the newly renovated Engle Education Center! It is a truly special building designed\u00a0to elevate educational services right here in Chester County. We eagerly\u00a0anticipate welcoming our partners from local school districts, as well as students, families, and community organizations for a sneak\u00a0peek. As this center is poised to make a profound impact on the families we serve, it also represents a unique opportunity to provide the support needed to build a stronger and more inclusive community focused on dignity and student success.\u201d<\/div>\n
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The Engle Education Center, operating in partnership with the Avon Grove school district will host their new district office upon opening. The center will also provide a wide range of student services, including autistic support (elementary and secondary); emotional support (elementary); life skills support (elementary and secondary); multiple disabilities support (elementary and secondary); and preschool special education.<\/div>\n
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The early childhood program will feature:<\/div>\n