Mon Valley opened its doors to students and their families on December 4 to celebrate its annual Mess Fest event. Teachers and staff organized a carnival-themed evening that focused on […]
Mon Valley Hosts Carnival Mess Fest Read Post »
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) Blind and Visually Impaired Support Program (BVISP) proudly introduces Patricia D’Ascenzo, our new Accessible Instructional Materials and Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) Coordinator. This innovative role
A growing number of schools across the country are turning to an innovative approach to address behavioral issues. Mon Valley School has reintegrated the Behavior Adaptation Through Exercise (BATE) program
October Spotlight: Mon Valley Students See Benefits of BATE Exercise Program Read Post »
Recently, staff from the AIU Occupational and Physical Therapy Program (OT/PT) spent time with a cohort of Head Start educators at our Central Offices on how they can integrate fun
Sensory in Action: Empowering Teachers with OT/PT Strategies Read Post »
The AIU Speech/Language support program constantly punches above its weight, and program director Thomas Rea and supervisor Eileen Cirelli say they like it that way. The dedicated professionals in this
May Spotlight: Speech/Language Support Program Read Post »
This week, we salute educators across America, including all those selflessly serving our students in the Western Pennsylvania region! At the AIU-operated Special Education Schools, parents provided our staff with
Thank you, Teachers & Nurses! Read Post »
Many things make Pathfinder School stand out among schools for special education learners — its location, thriving greenhouse, and dedicated AIU teachers and staff for starters. One other feature is
April Spotlight: Aquatics Instruction and Therapy Supports at Pathfinder School Read Post »
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
March Spotlight: The Impact of the AIU Preschool Early Intervention Program Read Post »
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
February Spotlight: Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Supports Read Post »
