Central Intermediate Unit 10

What Central Intermediate Unit 10 does

Central Intermediate Unit 10 (CIU 10) is a Pennsylvania regional educational service agency established under the Pennsylvania School Code, operating as a legislatively-mandated intermediate unit that delivers shared educational services to 12 member school districts across Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties. The organization's portfolio spans special education services (speech, occupational and physical therapy, autism support, assistive technology, itinerant services, BrainSTEPS, Safety Care), preschool early intervention for children ages 3-5, adult education and GED preparation, gifted education, professional development (Act 48 hours, CPE courses, coaching), the Galaxy arts education program delivered through teaching artists, the CIOLA online learning option, Data Quality Network support for PIMS submissions to PDE, Non-Public School Services under Act 89, Title IIA/IID federal programs, STEM Lending Library access, school safety coordination (Region 7), and IT support to member districts.

The technology backbone is conventional and entirely third-party: Moodle for learning management (CPE courses, Guest Teacher training, STEM prerequisites), the proprietary E-LRNR registration system for professional learning events, JoltEDU (CIU 10 Learn) for professional development delivery, Finalsite for the ciu10.org website, Google for employee authentication, Applitrack for HR/applicant tracking, Atlassian Service Desk for IT ticketing, and the statewide PA STEM Lend system for equipment lending. There is no disclosed proprietary technology platform, no AI/ML capability, and no developer-facing API.

The business model is a hybrid of state appropriations, mandated district contracts, and fee-for-service programs. Pennsylvania state funding underwrites the intermediate unit's core service mandate; member districts pay through contractual arrangements for special education staffing, professional development, and shared services; non-public schools access services via Act 89 and Title programs through CIU 10's role as LEA; and ancillary fee-based revenue is generated from CPE courses ($285 per course), Galaxy artist services ($250-$450/day), STEM Lending ($450/year), Guest Teacher training ($50), and employment clearances ($13-$26.20 each). Customer segments include the 12 member school districts (primary), non-public schools, preschool children with developmental delays, K-12 students with IEPs, adult learners, gifted students, and educators/administrators. The organization is governed by a 13-member Board of Directors with one appointed representative from each of the 12 member district boards plus one at-large member.

Name

Central Intermediate Unit 10

Legal name

Central Intermediate Unit 10

Website

https://ciu10.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Central Intermediate Unit 10 is a Pennsylvania regional educational service agency delivering shared special education, professional development, arts education, and operational services to 12 member school districts across Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties through state funding and contractual arrangements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Special Education Vocational & Transition Programs (18–22) (EDAKAAAG)

Keywords

• Educational services
• Special education programs
• Professional development training
• Early intervention services
• Arts education programs

Headquarters

HQ city

West Decatur

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government/State Funding: CIU 10 operates as a Pennsylvania Intermediate Unit receiving state funding to provide educational services to member school districts. Services are provided on a contractual basis to schools.
2. Non-Public School Services (Act 89): State aid to nonpublic schools through the Auxiliary Services Program (Act 89), providing supplementary services including guidance, counseling, psychological services, OT, visual services, remedial services, speech and language services.
3. Federal Title Programs: Functions as LEA for Federal Title IIA and Title IID programs serving nonpublic school students.
4. CPE Course Fees: Continuing Professional Education courses offered online at $285 per course (3 graduate-level credits/90 Act 48 Hours).
5. Galaxy Artist Services: Arts education services with rates ranging from $250-$450/day depending on artist type and services. Grant support of 30-50% available through PA Council on the Arts.
6. STEM Lending Library: $450 non-refundable annual fee for equipment rental through the PA STEM Lend system.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Central Intermediate Unit 10 is a Pennsylvania regional educational service agency that provides shared educational programs and support services to 12 member public school districts and non-public schools across Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties. Its core offerings include special education services, preschool early intervention, professional development and continuing professional education (Act 48), adult education/GED, the Galaxy arts education program, STEM lending, online learning (CIOLA), gifted education support, data quality programs, and non-public school auxiliary services.

Product overview

Central Intermediate Unit 10 is a regional educational service agency serving Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties in Pennsylvania. It operates as a multi-service educational organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services organized around core educational needs. The portfolio includes Special Education Services (with sub-programs for Autism Support, Itinerant Services, Assistive Technology, BrainSTEPS, and Safety Care training), Preschool Early Intervention, Adult Education/GED, the Galaxy Arts Education Program with teaching artists, CIOLA online learning, Gifted Education, STEM Lending Library, Data Quality initiatives, Non-Public School Services, Curriculum & Innovation professional development, CPE course offerings, Health and Wellness programs, and Information Technology support. These services are delivered through various delivery mechanisms including direct service, contractual arrangements with member schools, online platforms (Moodle, JoltEDU, E-LRNR), and the statewide PA STEM Lend system.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Galaxy: CIU 10's Galaxy Program is a partner organization of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA), dedicated to ensuring opportunities for quality arts education services exist in the four-county region. Galaxy provides artist-in-residence programs and teaching artist services to schools and community groups.
• CIOLA
• Data Quality

Products and services

• Special Education Services
• Preschool Early Intervention
• Adult Education
• Galaxy Arts Education Program
• Central Intermediate Online Learning Association (CIOLA)
• Data Quality Program
• Gifted Education
• Non-Public School Services
• Assistive Technology Program
• Information Technology Support
• Health and Wellness
• Guest Teacher Training
• STEM Lending Library
• Curriculum and Innovation Professional Development
• Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Courses
• Region 7 Safe Schools
• BrainSTEPS Program
• Safety Care Crisis Prevention Training

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 member school districts served across Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, and Huntingdon counties
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Pennsylvania Council on the Arts (PCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalaxy Program is a partner organization of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. This partnership provides grant support of 30-50% for artist residency fees and connects CIU 10 with statewide arts education resources and networks.
• Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in Region 7 Safe Schools initiative. CIU 10 works with Appalachia IU 8 and Tuscarora IU 11 to provide school safety resources, training, and support to member schools.
• Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in Region 7 Safe Schools initiative. Jointly provides school safety resources, training, and networking opportunities for member schools.
• Capital Area Intermediate Unit (CAIU)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAIU serves as the statewide lead for Poetry Out Loud in Pennsylvania. Jackie Ford serves as PA State Coordinator for this national arts education program.
• National Endowment for the ArtsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner for Poetry Out Loud program along with Poetry Foundation. Provides free educational materials and supports the national recitation competition.
• Poetry FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner for Poetry Out Loud program. Provides resources, anthology of poems, and mobile app for student participation.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regulatory partner. Data Quality Network supports accurate data submissions to PDE via Pennsylvania Information Management System (PIMS).
• Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and Consultation (TaC) services provided in partnership with PaTTAN and PDE Bureau of Special Education. Areas include AT, Autism, Behavior, Inclusive Practices, MTSS.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/CentralIU10
• Facebookfacebook.com/CentralIntermediateUnit10
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/central-intermediate-unit-10
• Instagraminstagram.com/centraliu10

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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