Teaching and Learning

The AIU's Teaching and Learning Division collaborates with school districts and provides professional development, consultation, and services that help school educators address a variety of education-related requirements.  Our services promote research-based practices and generate effective solutions as districts balance limited resources with accountability mandates.  Contact Rosanne Javorsky at rosanne.javorsky@aiu3.net for more information.

Academic Events 

The AIU organizes a variety of academic competitions for elementary and secondary students.

Career Education

A variety of apprenticeships and career symposiums gives high school students the opportunity to explore their career interests.

Center for Creativity

The Center for Creativity, Arts and Technology seeks to support schools and teachers as they infuse creativity in the classroom.

Comprehensive Planning & School Improvement  

The AIU assists district administrators implement and use school planning tools to improve instructional practices.

Continuing Professional Education  

This department coordinates the Teacher Induction program, Act 48 classes, and various in-service courses.

Curriculum and Assessment

Facilitation and professional development are provided in key areas of curriculum and assessment, including curriculum audits, common core standards, Keystone Exams, PSSA data analysis and the Standards Aligned Systems (SAS) portal. 

English as a Second Language (ESL K-12)  

Serving children from all over the world, the AIU's ESL program helps districts build students' English acquisition skills.

IDEA Training and Consultation

This department provides technical assistance and professional development in presentation, interpretation and implementation of all phases of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

Keystones to Opportunity

Keystones to Opportunity is part of Pennsylvania's comprehensive approach to improving literacy outcomes for children up to grade 12.  Pennsylvania was one of six states awarded a Federal Striving Readers Discretionary grant to make this outcome a reality.

Math and Science Collaborative  

The Math & Science Collaborative coordinates efforts an focuses resources on strengthening math and science education.

Non-Public Schools Program  

The Non-Public Schools Program provides effective and efficient auxiliary services for students in grades K-12 who attend non-public schools.

Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership

The Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Program is a statewide, standards-based continuing professional education program for school and system leaders.

Professional Development Services  

The AIU offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities for educators.  Topics include Autism Support, Concussion Management, Differentiated Instruction and much more.

Reading Achievement Center  

The AIU's Reading Achievement Center provides services that increase achievement in reading for students in grades pre-K to 12.  The AIU assists district administrators implement and use school planning tools in improve instructional practices.

Teacher/Principal Effectiveness

Teacher evaluation in PA is undergoing significant changes. Training in the new process, based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching, is available for school and district administrators.

Waterfront Learning  

Waterfront Learning is a flexible cyber education program specifically designed for school districts. This offering enables school administrators to take advantage of cyber technology and still provide a rigorous education at a responsible cost.