On August 18, 2023, Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 kicked-off the new school year by inviting its nearly 1,400 staff members to attend the annual Orientation Day at Kalahari Resorts in Pocono Manor, PA. Dr. Jackie Bartek, Assistant to the Executive Director, and Ms. Nikki Huggan, CIU 20 Parent Support TEAM Co-Founder, presented "Navigating this Journey Together," which showcased families and educators working together to create student success.
This year's event also included a powerful keynote from motivational speaker and Autism awareness advocate, Ben Hartranft and various presentations by CIU 20 administration, unions, board, families, and alumni. A musical performance by CIU 20 Supervisor Joe Franzo and Liberty High School Graduate, Jacob Morgan closed out the event.