Spotlight on Special Education

BridgeUp Teach graduates take the next step in their education careers

By Emily Wiley | June 24, 2026 | Comments Off on BridgeUp Teach graduates take the next step in their education careers

The AIU is proud to celebrate the achievements of two dedicated educators, Leann Dupree and Taylor Earle, who recently completed their teaching certification journeys through the BridgeUp Teach program. Both […]

Spotlight on Sunrise Works: Preparing students for life beyond the classroom 

By Emily Wiley | May 11, 2026 | Comments Off on Spotlight on Sunrise Works: Preparing students for life beyond the classroom 

Transition planning starts early at Sunrise School. Thanks to Sunrise Works, students as young as 13 begin developing the vocational, social, and life skills needed to contribute to their communities after graduation.   Led by […]

AIU Stand for Children donates 25 backpacks with food to students in need

By Sam Kulp | April 13, 2026 | Comments Off on AIU Stand for Children donates 25 backpacks with food to students in need

During the month of March, the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Stand for Children Committee collected food to support the AIU’s Special Education Schools’ backpack programs. These programs provide students with food […]

Sunrise School Principal David Campos recognized as Penguins MVP

By Emily Wiley | March 23, 2026 | Comments Off on Sunrise School Principal David Campos recognized as Penguins MVP

Sunrise School Principal David Campos was recently recognized as a 2026 Pittsburgh Penguins Most Valuable Principal. Students, staff, and supporters of Sunrise School gathered on March 13 for a surprise […]

Students take the lead with new programs at Mon Valley School

By Emily Wiley | March 6, 2026 | Comments Off on Students take the lead with new programs at Mon Valley School

Big things are brewing at Mon Valley School this year. Two new student-powered programs, MV Roasters and Good Morning Mon Valley, are making a meaningful impact across the school community. […]

Accessibility in action: How the AIU supports hearing, vision, and communication needs of students

By Emily Wiley | February 4, 2026 | Comments Off on Accessibility in action: How the AIU supports hearing, vision, and communication needs of students

Accessible learning ensures that students can fully engage with the world around them. Recent initiatives from the Blind/Visually Impaired Support Program (BVISP) and the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Support Program highlight […]

Special delivery to Sunrise School

By Emily Wiley | January 5, 2026 | Comments Off on Special delivery to Sunrise School

Police officers from across Allegheny County brought presents and holiday cheer to Sunrise School on Dec. 23. Students welcomed them with big cheers, and each child got to choose a […]

Holiday highlights at Mon Valley School

By Emily Wiley | December 23, 2025 | Comments Off on Holiday highlights at Mon Valley School

This holiday season, students at Mon Valley School have been learning, creating and spreading cheer throughout the school and the surrounding community. Life Skills Support students designed and sold handmade […]

Sweet success for Pathfinder students

By Emily Wiley | December 17, 2025 | Comments Off on Sweet success for Pathfinder students

Students from the family and consumer science class at Pathfinder School have been participating in the Pittsburgh Gingerbread House Display and Competition for over a decade, and this year they […]

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

By Emily Wiley | December 16, 2025 | Comments Off on 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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