Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Kate Boccella-Perras has extensive experience in educational and community-focused roles. Currently serving as a K-8 and Early Intervention School Psychology Intern at Delaware County Intermediate Unit since August 2015, Kate contributes to initiatives that enhance student-centered learning. Previously, Kate was a School-Community Partnership Program Coordinator at the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development from August 2012 to August 2013, where responsibilities included fostering community partnerships with public schools. Additionally, Kate worked as a Corps Member with City Year from August 2011 to June 2012, providing tutoring support to 9th grade students at Germantown High School in Philadelphia. Kate holds a Master’s degree in School Psychology from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Saint Joseph's University.
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Delaware County Intermediate Unit
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit (DCIU) is a regional education services agency. It is our mission to provide leadership for the development of innovative and cost-effective programs to meet the needs of our county. DCIU serves more than 80,000 school-aged students and more than 6,000 educators on a regional basis. Direct instruction is provided to more than 15,000 students enrolled in DCIU’s Special Programs, Career and Technical Education and specialized programs. The Delaware County Intermediate Unit is one of Pennsylvania’s 29 regional educational agencies. Established in 1970 by the State Legislature, IUs were charged with providing services in seven areas. DCIU grew to meet Delaware County’s needs by providing services best offered on a regional basis such as special education, technical education, services to nonpublic schools and technology. Today, more than 40 years in the business of serving the needs of Delaware County, DCIU has grown to provide more than $125 million worth of services through the management of 60 programs.