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From playtime to mealtime: How PEI embeds instruction into daily routines

Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) programs across Pennsylvania are adopting Embedded Instruction for delivering early intervention services to young children with developmental delays and disabilities — and PEI at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) is no exception.    […]

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Steel Valley Family Center takes part in holiday parade

On December 6, the Steel Valley Family Center participated in the annual Steel Valley Holiday Parade. Staff and enrolled families painted decorations for their Polar Express-themed float and joined a […]

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PBIS Student Summit empowers student leadership

The AIU’s Training and Consultation (TaC) team recently hosted its annual PBIS Student Summit, bringing together 120 secondary students and 96 elementary students from across Allegheny County. Students participated in […]

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My voice matters: Students lead the conversation on mental wellness

Nearly 200 students from across the region gathered on Nov. 18 at Acrisure Stadium for a symposium dedicated to elevating student voice, agency, and well-being. Hosted by the Pennsylvania Department […]

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National Parents as Teachers Day

Join us in celebrating the Parents as Teachers program! On November 8, Parents as Teachers celebrated all of the dedicated organizations who support families through the curriculum. The AIU’s Family […]

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Math & Science Collaborative advances STEM education through innovative professional learning

The Math & Science Collaborative is leading the charge in advancing math and science education across the region through professional development sessions that connect classroom learning with real-world applications and […]

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Special education schools participate in bocce tournament

Students from Mon Valley, Pathfinder, and Sunrise Schools participated in a bocce tournament on Oct. 17. The inclusive event helps students strengthen communication and motor skills, develop strategic thinking, and […]

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Fall 2025 AIU Connections

Our fall issue of AIU Connections just launched! The future of education is here! This issue looks at a central theme shaping schools across the region — the growing overlap […]

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Recycling comes to life

Students at Pathfinder School aren’t just reading about recycling—they’re bringing it to life. Inspired by the TeachTown enCORE high school curriculum, they are turning lessons into hands-on experiences that connect […]

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Eradicate Hate Student Summit Recap

More than 475 students, educators, and local and national nonprofit partners attended the AIU Student Summit on Sept. 15, during the Global Eradicate Hate Summit at the David Lawrence Convention […]

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