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SUMMARY:Executive Function 101
DESCRIPTION:Student success extends beyond academic skills as all children and youth require essential cognitive and behavioral skills to be prosperous at home\, school and the community. Join this virtual\, nine-part professional learning series focused on developing and integrating the two domains and 11 core skills of executive functioning in K–12 classrooms. Each session will spotlight one skill\, offering a concise overview\, classroom integration strategies\, resource sharing\, and collaborative discussion.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/executive-function-101/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
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SUMMARY:Design\, Create\, Innovate: Laser Cutting for an Enhanced STEAM Experience
DESCRIPTION:Enhance student-centered projects with laser cutting and engraving as you design—no experience needed!\n\n\nJoin us for a hands-on experience to learn how you can level up your projects with laser cutting and engraving! In this workshop\, we will review the basics of laser cutting/engraving\, provide an overview of design thinking and the importance of rough prototyping\, and share examples of projects you can do with your students. You will get the full experience of designing\, engraving\, and cutting with various materials\, start to finish\, and will leave with your own custom-made project. \nTopics covered in this workshop apply to most models of laser cutters. Don’t have a laser engraver at your school (yet)? This is the perfect opportunity to learn how it can enhance your STEAM\, makerspace\, or other content programming. \n*No prior experience needed. \nBackground | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators\, schools\, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs\, products\, experiences\, and mindsets that should take place in them. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | STEAM teachers\, tech ed teachers (upper elementary\, middle school\, high school)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/design-create-innovate-laser-cutting-for-an-enhanced-steam-experience-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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SUMMARY:LETRS Volume 2
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOW TO JOIN THE 2025-2026 LETRS VOLUME 2 COHORT*\n*Completion of Volume 1 and 2 course meets PA Structured Literacy Chapter 49 requirements\n*Volume 1 is a prerequisite for Volume 2 participation\nDeveloped by renowned literacy experts Dr. Louisa Moats and Dr. Carol Tolman\, LETRS® is a flexible literacy professional development solution for preK–12 educators. LETRS earned the International Dyslexia Association’s Accreditation and provides teachers with the skills they need to master the fundamentals of reading instruction—phonological awareness\, phonics\, fluency\, vocabulary\, comprehension\, writing\, and language. \nLETRS empowers teachers to understand the what\, why\, and how of scientifically based reading instruction \nWhen:\nEach session will run from 9am-3:30pm at the AIU Central Office\nOctober 2\, 2025 – Unit 5 The Mighty Word: Oral Language and Vocabulary (Sullivan)\nDecember 17\, 2025 – Unit 6 Digging for Meaning: Understanding Reading Comprehension (Rogers)\nFebruary 18\, 2026- Unit 7 Text-Driven Comprehension Instruction (Sullivan)\nApril 16\, 2026 – Unit 8 The Reading-Writing Connection (McGuffey) \nTime Commitment:\nIndependent Reading: 28 hours\nOnline LETRS Platform: 12 hours\nSynchronous and In-Person PD: 22 hours\nTotal of 62 Act 48 Hours Available \nRegistration:\n1. Register on Frontline\n2. Complete Google Form to select payment option: https://forms.gle/B3SRX4HLPHQ6UZnp9\nDeadline September 25\, 2025     \nMaterials:\nCost: $400 per participant\nIncludes Volume 2 manual and one year of online access\nInvoicing will be processed at first session
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/letes-volume-2/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
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SUMMARY:PREPaRE Workshop 1 - Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Free to attend \nEarn Act 48 Credit Hours with this event! \n8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nPresenters: \n\nDr. Aaron Skrbin\, Director of Safety and Security\nNick Fratto M.S.ED\, Special Education Supervisor/Special Projects Coordinator\nShannon Fagan\, MS\, Program Coordinator\n\nCapacity: Up to 40 max \nOverview: In this 1-day workshop\, participants will learn how to establish and sustain comprehensive school safety efforts that attend to both physical and psychological safety. The workshop addresses critical components needed to develop\, exercise\, and evaluate safety and crisis teams and emergency operations plans (EOPs)\, including building vulnerability assessments. The model also integrates school personnel and community provider roles in providing school-based crisis preparedness and response activities. Additional topics addressed also include media/ social media\, communication\, reunification\, students with special needs\, culture\, and memorials. After this workshop\, participants will be better prepared to improve their school’s climate\, student resilience\, and crisis response capabilities of school personnel. This workshop makes a clear connection between ongoing crisis prevention\, mitigation\, protection\, response\, and recovery. \nTarget Audience: : Any school professional or community provider/agency who serves on the crisis team or is involved in establishing and promoting school safety\, including the development of emergency operations plans (e.g.\, school/district administrators\, school mental health professionals\, school resource officers/security officers\, teachers\, pupil services support personnel\, nurses\, front office staff\, transportation directors\, before and after school activities coordinators\, community providers); optimal for members of school/district/community crisis teams to attend together. \nWS1 Learner Objectives: This workshop will help participants: \n\nReduce anxiety and fear associated with school safety planning.\nIncrease knowledge and confidence associated with emergency operations planning and multitiered crisis response.\nIdentify the importance of balanced\, comprehensive approach to crisis preparedness to include the five mission areas.\nUnderstand how the Incident Command System is used to respond to multiple emergencies.\nIdentify the key components of effective school EOPs.\nDiscuss guidelines for exercising and evaluating EOPs.\n\nRegister using the link below:\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/prepare-workshop-1-2026-tickets-1983540039654?aff=oddtdtcreator\nPlease reach out to Sunshine Zuk at sunshine.zuk@aiu3.net if you have any questions regarding the event. We hope to see you there!
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/prepare-workshop-1-comprehensive-school-safety-planning-prevention-through-recovery-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Special Education Related Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000
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SUMMARY:Youth Mental Health First Aid - 2026
DESCRIPTION:Overview\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn to identify\, understand\, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12-18. \n\n\n\nIn this training\, learn to identify: \n\nCommon signs and symptoms of mental health challenges in this age group\, including anxiety\, depression\, eating disorders\, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).\nCommon signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.\nHow to interact with a child or adolescent in crisis.\nHow to connect the youth with help.\nExpanded content on trauma\, substance use\, selfcare\, and the impact of social media and bullying.\n\nCourse takes place in-person at the AIU Central Office\, IMS Room. Breakfast and lunch will be included! \nFollow the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2026-tickets-1983613462263?aff=oddtdtcreator \nContact sunshine.zuk@aiu3.net with any questions regarding this event.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/youth-mental-health-first-aid-2026/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Safety & Security,Special Education Related Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T133000
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SUMMARY:Girls in Gaming Summit (Student Opportunity!)
DESCRIPTION:Bring your students to the Girls in Gaming Summit to meet women in gaming and discover diverse career paths.\n\n\nJoin us for the second Girls in Gaming Summit\, an event designed to ignite and foster interest in  video games\, interactive entertainment\, themed amusement\, and other related professional pursuits. \nDuring this unique summit\, educators and their students will get the opportunity to hear from accomplished women as they share their journeys and insights. The summit’s speakers\, mostly gamers themselves\, play important roles in the gaming industry\, and reflect the diversity of career options that exist in this field.  \nDon’t miss this chance to open new doors for your students and inspire the next generation of gaming innovators. \n \n*Important Registration Notes: \n\nEach school may bring up to about 10 students to attend this innovative summit. Only complete one registration per school.  No specific student information will be required upon registration\, just an estimated number of students attending; we will collect this closer to the event.\nThis event filled up quickly last year!  Due to limited space\, please only register if you fully expect to be able to attend (though we understand that things come up!).\nIf you attended last year\, we kindly ask you to bring a different group of students so a greater number of individuals will ultimately be able to access this unique opportunity.\n\nBackground | Carnegie Mellon University’s Entertainment Technology Center houses a graduate program designed to help students prepare for careers in interactive entertainment as it is applied across different fields. Through a curriculum that emphasizes leadership\, communication\, and innovation\, the ETC seeks to turn talented students from myriad professional and academic backgrounds into creative professionals. \nWho Should Attend | Middle and high school educators interested in encouraging girls to participate in gaming and to explore the diverse range of careers that exist in the industry.  These educators should bring students who  participate in gaming\, are interested in participate in gaming\, or may be well-suited for one of the many career opportunities in the gaming industry. This is a great event for girls to see women represented in the field. \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/girls-in-gaming-summit-student-opportunity-2/
LOCATION:Entertainment Technology Center\, 700 Technology Drive\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15219\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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SUMMARY:Local Task Force 3 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Local Task Force 3 Meetings are VIRTUAL only. \nLink to Online Meeting will be sent to Task Force members.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-9/
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20250724T123208Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop DLM: Plot the Path to Propel Progress
DESCRIPTION:Drop in the second Friday of each month to workshop your IEP goals\, lesson plans\, and instructional strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This workshop is your go-to space for hands-on support\, where special education consultants guide you in aligning your instruction with grade-level standards\, while leveraging the Essential Elements and Linkage Levels from the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM).\nTogether\, we can:\n – Review assessment resources\n – Summarize data\n – Align Essential Elements to IEP goals\n – Connect data to instruction\n – Plan for inclusion\n – Explore Instructional Strategies \nWhether you’re new to DLM or refining your approach\, this is the place to connect with fellow educators\, get personalized advice\, and develop strategies for navigating the complexities of teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. \nPlease note this is an open forum to receive instructional and IEP development support\, this is NOT about the PA Alternate State Assessment (PASA).
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/workshop-dlm-plot-the-path-to-propel-progress/2026-05-08/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
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SUMMARY:Get Hyped About Hydroponics
DESCRIPTION:Discover hydroponics for schools\, including resources and related lessons (and enjoy a hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch).\n\n\nInterested in learning about hydroponics and how it can fit in your school? This workshop will lead you through how hydroponics works\, various types of systems\, and STEELS-aligned lessons and projects that engage and excite students. Learn how to utilize the engineering design process with students to solve problems involving environmental literacy and sustainability and come ready to enjoy our own hydroponically grown salad bar for lunch! \n**This workshop will take place at the Fluxspace Experience Center where participants will have an opportunity to interact with a Flex Farm hydroponics system. \nBackground | The mission of Fluxspace is to help educators\, schools\, and organizations experience the future of learning environments and understand the innovative programs\, products\, experiences\, and mindsets that should take place in them. \nWho Should Attend | K-12 educators interested in learning about hydroponics \nLunch will be provided (featuring a salad bar with hydroponically-grown lettuce that we will harvest together!) \nSpecial Location | Fluxspace is moving! By the time of this workshop\, they will be located at 831 W. North Ave\, Pittsburgh PA 15233.  Free parking is available across the street from their new building.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/get-hyped-about-hydroponics-3/
LOCATION:831 W North Ave\, 831 West North Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15233\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T200000
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SUMMARY:Mon Valley School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Mon Valley School will host its graduation ceremony at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/mon-valley-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Mon Valley School\, 555 N Lewis Run Road\, Jefferson Hills\, PA\, 15025\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIU-Operated Special Education Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T200000
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SUMMARY:Sunrise School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Sunrise School will host its graduation ceremony at 7:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/sunrise-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Sunrise School\, 550 Aura Drive\, Monroeville\, PA\, 15146\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIU-Operated Special Education Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T110000
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SUMMARY:Pathfinder School Graduation
DESCRIPTION:Pathfinder School will host its graduation ceremony at 10:00 a.m.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/pathfinder-school-graduation/
LOCATION:Pathfinder School\, 50 Donati Road\, Bethel Park\, PA\, 15102\, United States
CATEGORIES:AIU-Operated Special Education Schools
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20250204T192547Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192547Z
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SUMMARY:Local Task Force 3 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Local Task Force 3 Meetings are VIRTUAL only. \nLink to Online Meeting will be sent to Task Force members.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-10/
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20250724T123208Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T123208Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop DLM: Plot the Path to Propel Progress
DESCRIPTION:Drop in the second Friday of each month to workshop your IEP goals\, lesson plans\, and instructional strategies for students with significant cognitive disabilities. This workshop is your go-to space for hands-on support\, where special education consultants guide you in aligning your instruction with grade-level standards\, while leveraging the Essential Elements and Linkage Levels from the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM).\nTogether\, we can:\n – Review assessment resources\n – Summarize data\n – Align Essential Elements to IEP goals\n – Connect data to instruction\n – Plan for inclusion\n – Explore Instructional Strategies \nWhether you’re new to DLM or refining your approach\, this is the place to connect with fellow educators\, get personalized advice\, and develop strategies for navigating the complexities of teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. \nPlease note this is an open forum to receive instructional and IEP development support\, this is NOT about the PA Alternate State Assessment (PASA).
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/workshop-dlm-plot-the-path-to-propel-progress/2026-06-12/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T123700Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T123700Z
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SUMMARY:Science School Year Kickoff
DESCRIPTION:Start the school year in science off right by setting your classroom up for success with implementing PA STEELS standards \n\n\n\n\nAre you thinking about how you might want to start the 2026-2027 school year in science to maximize your students’ sensemaking? How can you create a solid foundation for a classroom community that values figuring things out about our natural and engineered world and leverages crosscutting concepts and science & engineering practices along with core science ideas? \nSpend the day with us to generate a workable plan for starting the school year in a way that will pay dividends by the time testing season rolls around. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, August 12\, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM \nWHERE: Allegheny Intermediate Unit in Homestead\, PA \nWHO: Any K-12 science teacher or administrator who has attended any of the science professional learning offerings from AIU MSC around PA STEELS. (This prerequisite is mentioned because we will assume particiaptants come with a working knowledge of phenomenon-based\, three-dimensional\, equitable science teaching. In other words\, you are already working towards instruction aligned with PA STEELS standards.)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/science-school-year-kickoff/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T123946Z
CREATED:20260625T123946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T123946Z
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SUMMARY:OpenSciEd User Group; 2026-2027 school year
DESCRIPTION:Is your district piloting or adopting OpenSciEd science instructional materials? This user group can provide a way to learn more & connect. \n\n\n\n\nWelcome to the OpenSciEd User Group! \nThe Math & Science Collaborative (AIU MSC) is hosting a K-12 OpenSciEd (OSE) User Group during the 2026-2027 school year. This professional learning provides both new and experienced implementers of OpenSciEd at any grade level the opportunity to learn more about skillfully teaching with this high-quality set of science instructional materials. While OSE embodies our PA STEELS standards as well as the shifts called for by A Framework for K–12 Science Education (NRC\, 2012)\, these changes in classroom practice can be a heavy lift! That is where the OSE User Group can help. We will delve into common questions and concerns raised by our local OSE-implementing school districts\, and we will provide opportunities to connect with other OSE-implementors throughout the region. \nCome and join our group for a professional learning experience full of learning\, collaborating\, and connecting that will benefit you\, your colleagues\, and your students! \n\n\n\n\nWHO: \nAny educators piloting (planning to pilot)\, implementing\, or supporting implementation of OpenSciEd Instructional Materials at any grade level(s) \nWHEN: \nSeptember 9\, 2026 \nNovember 16\, 2026 \nJanuary 7\, 2027 \nMarch 11\, 2027 \nWHERE: \nAllegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E. Waterfront Dr.\, Homestead\, PA 15120)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/openscied-user-group-2026-2027-school-year/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T125116Z
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SUMMARY:The K-3 Reading Apprenticeship Model
DESCRIPTION:Option 1: $3\,800 per participant (includes 1-on-1 support) \nOption 2: $2\,800 per participant (no 1-on-1 support) \nSeries Length: 12 modules \nDelivery Mode: Face-to-Face – 12 in-person sessions at the AIU on scheduled dates listed below \nDeveloped with the primary teacher in mind\, the Reading Achievement Center’s K-3 Reading Apprenticeship Model consists of 12 intensive\, comprehensive training in reading pedagogy\, theory\, research\, and proven instructional practices; meets requirements for PDE Chapter 49 Structured Literacy. \nOption 1 only: Individualized data-driven planning and coaching to support teachers with meaningful implementation of content and strategies from sessions; virtual informal observations with feedback. \nAdministrators may accompany their registered participants to any or all sessions at no cost. \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 16\, 17; October 14\, 15; November 17; December 8\, 9; January 13; February 10; March 10; April 15; May 13
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/the-k-3-reading-apprenticeship-model-3/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T125959Z
CREATED:20260625T125947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T125959Z
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SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis: Effective Instructional Practices - English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)
DESCRIPTION:This Reading Achievement Center series focuses on effective teaching practices that help teachers help students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text-dependent analysis portion of the PSSA\, including instructional practices to support students with composing TDA on the online PSSA. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 16\, October 20\, December 9\, January 28
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-effective-instructional-practices-english-language-arts-grades-4-8/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T125755Z
CREATED:20260625T125755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T125755Z
UID:10000651-1790154000-1790175600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Keys to Comprehension English Language Arts (Grades 3-8)
DESCRIPTION:Targeted for teachers in grades 3 to 8\, this Reading Achievement Center series focuses on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension\, applicable to both literature and informational text. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 23\, October 28\, December 15\, February 11
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/keys-to-comprehension-english-language-arts-grades-3-8-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T130120Z
CREATED:20260625T130120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130120Z
UID:10000653-1790240400-1790262000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Text Dependent Analysis Part 2: Effective Instructional Practices - English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)
DESCRIPTION:This three-module Reading Achievement Center series is open to participants who attended “TDA: Effective Instructional Practices” during a previous school year. In this series\, participants will deepen their understanding of the reading\, thinking\, and writing processes necessary for TDA success. \nPrice: $450 per person \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 24\, February 2\, March 3
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/text-dependent-analysis-part-2-effective-instructional-practices-english-language-arts-grades-4-8/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261001T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T124205Z
CREATED:20260625T124148Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124205Z
UID:10000643-1790755200-1790868600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Administrator-Focused Science Professional Learning
DESCRIPTION:This administrator-focused PL offering was specifically designed to help leaders support shifts in science instruction towards PA STEELS \n\n\n\n\nWho: Any and all administrators (district or building) or explicitly defined science leaders (e.g.\, department head\, coach\, grade-level lead) are invited to attend \nWhen: September 30-October 1\, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \nWhere: Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 E. Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA 15120 \nPrice: $350 (Possible discounted rate for educators from high-needs school districts based on potential grant funding) \nWhat: The Principals Learn and Network to Support 3-Dimensional Science Learning (PLANS) is an interactive experience emphasizing Instructional leadership and active support for K-12 science and STEM teachers at both the building and district level. This pathway is specifically created for instructional leaders interested in knowing more about and figuring out constructive strategies for supporting teachers and students as they make shifts in their teaching and learning towards phenomenon-based\, three-dimensional science. \nPLANS participants are immersed in actively learning in ways that NGSS \, PA STEELS standards\, and education research calls for students to learn science in the classroom. Administrators experience firsthand what it feels\, looks\, and sounds like when K-12 students are figuring out why phenomena happen as well as representing their thinking through modeling and productive classroom talk. Administrators use some of the important tools for making thinking public that teachers and students use in NGSS-designed units. Then\, administrators have opportunities to reflect together on what it means for students and teachers to work together as a community —- and how they can support this work themselves. \nThroughout the experience\, participants consider the ways in which their school can begin (or continue) to make these shifts. They see examples of students engaged in NGSS-designed learning in classrooms\, as well as administrators supporting teachers as they begin to implement the changes called for by NGSS. They explore concrete tools they can use to support teachers (for example\, in planning meetings\, observations\, and debriefs)\, and they begin to plan how they might use these tools themselves. \nThe shifts motivated by the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education (NAS\, 2012)\, the NGSS and PA STEELS standards are substantial. Yet we know that these shifts are possible for teachers to make. We also know that the shifts are productive for student learning\, and they must be supported through pedagogy and classroom culture. Instructional leadership and active support at the building and district level is an important part of a successful outcome for teachers of science and for their students! \nTech: Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/administrator-focused-science-professional-learning-4/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T125648Z
CREATED:20260625T125648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T125648Z
UID:10000650-1790758800-1790780400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Decoding the Science of Reading Module 2 (Teaching the Upper Strands of the Reading Rope)
DESCRIPTION:Price & Delivery Mode: \nOption 1: Register for all 4 sessions. Cost is $599 – Invoiced after first session. 20 Act 48 hours will be awarded. \nOption 2: Register for individual sessions at a cost of $150. \nMove beyond the foundational skills to develop strategic thinkers\, readers and writers ready to engage with complex text and academic vocabulary. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. \n2026-27 Meeting Dates: \n\nSession 6 – Unpacking Language Comprehension\nSession 7 – Vocabulary & Language Structures\nSession 8 – Developing Knowledge and Thinking Through Text\nSession 9 – Literacy Structure – Working with Fiction & Nonfiction Structures & Genres
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/decoding-the-science-of-reading-module-2-teaching-the-upper-strands-of-the-reading-rope/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T130403Z
CREATED:20260625T130403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130403Z
UID:10000655-1790758800-1790780400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Adolescent Literacy Institute: Middle and High School English & Reading Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Specifically aligned with brain research on how adolescents learn\, this Reading Achievement Center workshop series engages participants in the research behind and modeling of effective reading and writing instruction for the secondary grades. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nSeptember 30\, November 10\, January 27\, February 25
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/adolescent-literacy-institute-middle-and-high-school-english-reading-teachers/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T125527Z
CREATED:20260625T125527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T125527Z
UID:10000649-1791277200-1791298800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Decoding the Science of Reading Module 1 (Building Blocks for the Foundational Skills)
DESCRIPTION:Price & Delivery Mode: \nOption 1: Register for all 5 sessions. Cost is $599 – Invoiced after first session. 25 Act 48 hours will be awarded. \nOption 2: Register for individual sessions at a cost of $150. \nDeepen your knowledge and application of teaching and assessing the foundational skills. Unpack the research and learn program agnostic strategies to develop accurate and automatic readers in whole and small group settings. This RAC series provides the content offered in other national training programs but delivered in a more efficient and flexible manner. \n2026-27 Meeting Dates: \n\nSession 1 – How the Brain Learns to Read | October 6\nSession 2 – All About the Sounds – Phonology and Sound Walls | November 19\nSession 3 – Phonics Trifecta – Decoding\, Encoding and Transfer to Text | December 16\nSession 4 – Advanced Phonics\, Spelling and Orthography | January 14\nSession 5 – The Science of Writing: Syntax Writing and Developing Syntactic Awareness | February 11
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/decoding-the-science-of-reading-module-1-building-blocks-for-the-foundational-skills/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T130239Z
CREATED:20260625T130239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130239Z
UID:10000654-1791450000-1791471600@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Thinking through the Pencil - English Language Arts (Grades 4-8)
DESCRIPTION:Thinking Through the Pencil is designed to build students’ critical thinking skills through writing. Participants engage in instructional practices based on current research in this Reading Achievement Center series. \nPrice: $600 per person\n\n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 8\, November 17\, January 12\, February 23
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/thinking-through-the-pencil-english-language-arts-grades-4-8/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T124408Z
CREATED:20260625T124408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124408Z
UID:10000644-1791793800-1791817200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Digging into Phenomenon-Based\, Three-Dimensional Science Learning
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to start learning more about the science standards within the PA STEELS standards? Join us for this free day of learning! \n\n\n\n\nWho: Any and all science educators\, including K-12 science teachers or science-supporting teachers and administrators (e.g.\, academic coaches\, STEM Coordinators\, Curriculum Coordinators\, Directors of Innovation & Curriculum\, etc.) \nWhen: Monday\, October 12\, 2026 \nWhere: Thomas Jefferson High School\, 830 Old Clairton Road\, Jefferson Hills\, PA 15025 (This is an in-person only event.) \nPrice: Free to all AIU3 educators \nWhat: Experience the Power of the PA STEELS Standards. This science professional learning offering is a one-day deep dive into and reflection on science teaching and learning that is aligned to the science standards in the recently-released PA Science\, Technology & Engineering\, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) Standards. Participants will immerse themselves in a science learning experience\, and as a consequence\, walk away with increased understanding of what science instruction looks and feels like when it is three-dimensional\, phenomenon-based\, and equitable. \nFood: A light lunch will be provided courtesy of West Jefferson Hills School District. Thank you\, West Jeff! \nTech: Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/digging-into-phenomenon-based-three-dimensional-science-learning/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T130524Z
CREATED:20260625T130524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130524Z
UID:10000656-1792659600-1792681200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Word Wizards: English Language Arts (Grades 3-12)
DESCRIPTION:Build your students into word wizards! This Reading Achievement Center series presents teachers in grades 3-12 with research and practical strategies to strengthen students’ word knowledge\, through both indirect vocabulary exposure and direct vocabulary instruction. \nPrice: $450 per person \n2026-27 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 22\, December 8\, February 9
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/word-wizards-english-language-arts-grades-3-12/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T124731Z
CREATED:20260625T124731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124731Z
UID:10000645-1793608200-1793633400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Assessment in K-12 Science Aligned with PA STEELS Standards
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to learn more about classroom assessment that is aligned to PA STEELS? Join us for this institute! \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for this in-person science and environmental literacy & sustainability professional learning offering from the Math & Science Collaborative at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit! The Assessment in K-12 Science Aligned with PA STEELS Standards is designed for educators who have already attended one of our Science Institutes (e.g.\, Elementary Science\, K-2 STEM Institute\, Grades 3-5 Science Institute\, Secondary Science\, Physical Science Institute\, Life Science Institute\, K-12 Science Institute). This professional learning opportunity is perfect for all K-12 science educators who are ready to dig deeply into the classroom-based assessment practices that are aligned to science and EL&S teaching and learning with the PA STEELS standards. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn more about teaching science for the next generation! \nWho: Any K-12 science educators who previously attended one of the Science Institutes from AIU MSC (e.g.\, Elementary Science\, K-2 STEM Institute\, Grades 3-5 Science Institute\, Secondary Science\, Physical Science Institute\, Life Science Institute\, K-12 Science Institute) \nWhen: November 2\, 2026\, January 28\, and February 23\, 2027 \nWhere: In-person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit \nPrice: $450 all AIU3 educators; $600 for educators outside AIU3 \nAdministrators are encouraged to attend with the teacher(s) from their district/building. \nAct 48 hours will be awarded pending approval by PDE for those who attend all sessions and complete all related assignments.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/assessment-in-k-12-science-aligned-with-pa-steels-standards/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T130724Z
CREATED:20260625T130650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T130724Z
UID:10000657-1794387600-1794409200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:English Language Arts Symposium 2026-27 (Grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:The English Language Arts (ELA) Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. \nPrice: Free
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/english-language-arts-symposium-2026-27-topic-movement-in-the-ela-classroom-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth,Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260625T124846Z
CREATED:20260625T124846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T124846Z
UID:10000646-1794558600-1794583800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:K-12 Science Institute\, 2026-2027
DESCRIPTION:Content foci are primarily life science and physical science\, with some Earth & space science and engineering. \n\n\n\n\nWho: Open to all grades K-12 science teachers (e.g.\, life science\, physical science\, Earth & space science\, biology\, chemistry\, physics\, etc.) \nWhen: November 13\, December 9\, 2026\, January 12\, February 11\, 2027 \nWhere: In-person at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit \nPrice: Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU)districts $600; Non-AIU districts: $800 (School district will be invoiced.) \nAdministrators are strongly encouraged to attend with the teacher(s) from their district/building \nAttendees will develop a shared understanding of phenomenon-based and problem-driven science teaching and learning that effectively incorporates all three dimensions of the science standards (disciplinary core ideas\, science and engineering practices\, & crosscutting concepts) and provides equitable\, inclusive instruction. \nParticipants will engage\, as learners and as teachers\, with the pedagogical practices that foster reasoning and sense-making in the science classroom and support equity and access for all students. They will also gain access to tools and resources for the teaching and learning of science at their grade band as they become familiar with what instruction in science looks and feels like when implementing the science standards from PA STEELS. \nOver the course of the four days\, participants will explore the science standards from the PA Science\, Technology & Engineering\, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards within the elementary\, middle school\, and high school grade bands. \nAct 48 hours will be awarded pending approval by PDE for those who attend all sessions and complete all related assignments. \n\nIf you attended a three-day Introductory Institute during a previous school year\, this institute may be somewhat repetitive for you. However\, we have revised the immersive experiences and included some content from our previously offered Course 2. Thus\, you may still find benefit in this offering. Alternatively\, consider enrolling in our Assessment and Grading in K-12 Science professional learning offering.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/k-12-science-institute-2026-2027/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Professional Growth,Science
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