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Non-Public School Counselors Learn SEL Implementation Techniques

Counselors in the AIU Non-Public Schools Program recently received crucial training to integrate supports for social-emotional learning (SEL) at their respective schools.   Led by presentations from Dr. Shannon Wanless, Director […]

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University of Pittsburgh SEL community of practice brings together large group at the AIU 

When Shannon Wanless talks about social-emotional learning (SEL), her eyes light up. Wanless, the director of the Office of Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh, has long been a […]

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Project SEEKS SES holds virtual community of practice around West Mifflin’s fitness rooms

On March 20, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its eighth virtual community of practice meeting. During the meeting, the West Mifflin School District and the University of Pittsburgh […]

Cornell Wellness Rooms help strengthen the district’s mental/behavioral health supports

When asked for feedback about the wellness rooms in his district — and the behavioral health specialist and behavioral health technician who staff them — Cornell superintendent Aaron Thomas is […]

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University of Pittsburgh takes teaching students to SXSW EDU

In education, Tom Ralston is a firm believer in the value of stepping out of the regular day-to-day and broadening horizons. With that in mind, Ralston thought about ways he […]

March Spotlight: The Impact of the AIU Preschool Early Intervention Program

The Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) program is omnipresent. It’s just about everywhere and making a huge impact on education in Allegheny County. “I feel [people] are aware of who we […]

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At Penn Hills School District, an alternative to suspension program helps students find a new direction

When asked about success stories within the New Directions program at the Penn Hills School District, Thomas Kilcrease’s and Carter Carles’ eyes light up. There’s been a lot. Carles remembers […]

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Project SEEKS SES holds virtual community of practice around YMHFA and tMHFA

On February 21, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its seventh virtual community of practice meeting. The meeting revolved around Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental […]

February Spotlight: Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Supports

This month, we are taking a “look” at the myriad sensory supports for schools and students from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Occupational and Physical Therapy Support Program, colloquially known by […]

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Calming rooms open at Edgewood, Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academies

Last year, the Woodland Hills School District was able to open up a Resiliency Room in the high school, to help students center themselves in times of stress and trauma. […]

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