Big news for little learners
The CSIU has been awarded a two-year grant under the federal stimulus program to conduct an Early Head Start program in Northumberland County.

Head Start programs for 3- to 5-year-olds have been operated by the CSIU in Northumberland Area for many years. The new grant will fund expansion of services to children from birth to age 3. Besides learning and developmental activities for children, nutrition counseling, health data tracking, parenting skills training and family guidance will be provided to parents. Funds also are included for professional development training for staff. For more information about the program, call 570-495-4411.

CSIU telecommunications manager receives national technology award
Geoffrey Craven, Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) telecommunications manager, has received a national award for helping schools advance the use of technology. 

A resident of Milton, Craven was named the winner of the 2009 Brian L. Talbott Award presented by the Association of Educational Service Agencies. It honors an employee of a regional service agency who "provides innovative technology support to schools for instruction and/or business management." Craven was nominated by CSIU Executive Director Robert G. Witten, who said, "When I read the criteria, my first thought was ‘this award must have been created with Geoff Craven in mind." (more) 

GED^® test offered every month
The General Educational Development (GED) Test, which enables adults to earn a high school diploma, is given once a month at the Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit (CSIU) office near Montandon. (more)