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SUMMARY:Elementary MTSS Networking and PLC Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a  year-long virtual professional development series focused on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the elementary level. Designed for teachers\, principals\, counselors\, interventionists\, and all school personnel who work with students in grades K-6\, this monthly series explores how to effectively implement MTSS practices in elementary school settings. \nEach session will dive into a specific topic under the MTSS umbrella—from foundational understanding and data-driven decision-making to intervention scheduling and evidence-based academic supports. The series features a blend of instructional guidance\, practical tools\, and guest speakers from leading intervention programs such as Spring Math\, UFLI\,  and REWARDS. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to refine existing practices\, these sessions will provide actionable strategies to support every student across all tiers.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/elementary-mtss-networking-and-plc-meetings/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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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-101/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T153000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T185120Z
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SUMMARY:Check and Connect: Building Connection Through Mentoring at Tier 2 & 3
DESCRIPTION:Check & Connect is an intervention used with K-12 students who show warning signs of disengagement with school and who are at risk of dropping out. At the core of Check & Connect is a trusting relationship between the student and a caring\, trained mentor who both advocates for and challenges the student to keep education salient. Students are referred to Check & Connect when they show warning signs of disengaging from school\, such as poor attendance\, behavioral issues\, and/or low grades.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/check-and-connect-building-connection-through-mentoring-at-tier-2-3/2025-11-20/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250724T121554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T121554Z
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SUMMARY:Getting It Right from the Start
DESCRIPTION:This practical and engaging\, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant\, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Participants will learn how to write clear\, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) with a primary focus on the PELs of Postsecondary transition. Participants will also enhance their knowledge of alignment with students’ goals\, strengths\, and needs. Through real-world examples\, compliance guidance\, and best practices\, attendees will leave better prepared to ensure each student’s transition plan supports a successful path to adulthood—whether that includes postsecondary education\, employment\, or independent living. Perfect for new and veteran educators\, case managers\, and administrators committed to “getting it right from the start.”
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/getting-it-right-from-the-start/2025-11-21/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T080000
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SUMMARY:Moving Beyond Indicator 13: Advancing Student Centered Transition
DESCRIPTION:This two-part series guides school district teams in developing a comprehensive\, research-based transition system that strengthens programming\, services\, and compliance. Attendees will explore sustainable frameworks\, leverage transition data for informed planning\, and engage in district-centered action steps. Emphasis will be placed on building collaborative partnerships with community stakeholders and applying best practices to enhance and sustain high-quality transition outcomes.This series is ideal for school district teams involved in secondary transition planning\, programming\, and services. Teams should include a combination of special education administrators\, transition coordinators\, secondary educators\, school counselors\, vocational rehabilitation counselors\, related service providers\, and work-based learning coordinators. Participation by individuals who oversee compliance and data analysis\, as well as those who foster community partnerships\, will ensure a well-rounded and effective transition system development.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/moving-beyond-indicator-13-advancing-student-centered-transition/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T195723Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Trauma Responsive Practices in the Classroom Setting
DESCRIPTION:This training series is designed for classroom practitioners to gain a deeper understanding on the prevalence and impact of trauma in the classroom as well as the greater school community. The session will focus on specific trauma responsive classroom practices that can be embedded within daily classroom routines.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/utilizing-trauma-responsive-practices-in-the-classroom-setting/2025-12-02/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T203000
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CREATED:20250204T190533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T190533Z
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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-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T153000
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CREATED:20251015T131023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131023Z
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SUMMARY:Ten AI Tools to Transform Your Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Explore the top 10 AI tools for education: see them in action and unlock new ways to elevate your teaching!\n\n\nIt feels like new AI tools for education are popping up each day. Which tools are worth your while? \nLet us take out the guesswork as we highlight 10 powerful AI-based tools that will enhance your practice as an educator. You will have the opportunity to explore each and to discover inspiring use cases that relate to the work you do. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Educators interested in leveraging AI in their practice
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ten-ai-tools-to-transform-your-teaching-3/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T090000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T121554Z
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SUMMARY:Getting It Right from the Start
DESCRIPTION:This practical and engaging\, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant\, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Participants will learn how to write clear\, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) with a primary focus on the PELs of Postsecondary transition. Participants will also enhance their knowledge of alignment with students’ goals\, strengths\, and needs. Through real-world examples\, compliance guidance\, and best practices\, attendees will leave better prepared to ensure each student’s transition plan supports a successful path to adulthood—whether that includes postsecondary education\, employment\, or independent living. Perfect for new and veteran educators\, case managers\, and administrators committed to “getting it right from the start.”
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/getting-it-right-from-the-start/2025-12-05/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T191536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T191536Z
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SUMMARY:EBP's in Mathematics: Assisting Elementary Students Struggling with Mathematics
DESCRIPTION:This practice guide provides evidence-based practices that can help teachers tailor their instructional approaches and/or their mathematics intervention programs to meet the needs of their students.  https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/wwc/PracticeGuide/26
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ebps-in-mathematics-assisting-elementary-students-struggling-with-mathematics/2025-12-07/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20251015T131031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131031Z
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SUMMARY:Build\, Fly\, Code\, Compete: An Introduction to Drones
DESCRIPTION:Explore flight basics\, block coding\, and how to bring drones into your classroom.\n\n\nDescription \nIntroduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! This hands-on workshop will begin with the assembly of a FTW Hopper drone. Once assembled\, participants will learn basic flight terminology and safety before using a joystick\, smartphone\, or tablet to fly the drone. The remainder of the day will focus on an introduction to block coding to plan and execute a series of flights. Participants will also learn about the opportunity to borrow drones for classroom use. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | General education teachers\, special education teachers\, assistive technology specialists\, occupational therapists\, and other STEAM-curious individuals!
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/build-fly-code-compete-an-introduction-to-drones/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T194121Z
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SUMMARY:Structured Literacy for Special Educators K-12
DESCRIPTION:This comprehensive professional development series is designed specifically for special education teachers to deepen their knowledge and instructional practices in literacy. Participants will explore the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy frameworks\, equipping them with the tools and strategies necessary to support students with dyslexia and other reading disabilities. Meets Chapter 49 requirements. \nContent will include:\nFoundations of the Science of Reading -Understand the interdisciplinary research behind how the brain learns to read and the implications for classroom instruction.\nPrinciples of Structured Literacy -Learn the essential components of explicit\, systematic\, and cumulative instruction\, including phonology\, sound-symbol association\, syllable instruction\, morphology\, syntax\, and semantics.\nUnderstanding Dyslexia and Reading Disabilities- Identify characteristics of dyslexia and other reading difficulties\, debunk common myths\, and explore the neurobiological basis of these disabilities.\nAssessment and Data-Driven Instruction – Gain hands-on experience with screening tools\, diagnostic assessments\, and progress monitoring measures to inform instruction and intervention planning.\nIntervention Design and Implementation – Apply knowledge of reading science to deliver effective\, individualized interventions and accommodations tailored to diverse learners.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/structured-literacy-for-special-educators-k-12/2025-12-11/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20251015T131900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131900Z
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SUMMARY:Grow Your Canva Skills with Portfolio Projects as Your Guide
DESCRIPTION:Boost your Canva skills while learning creative ways to showcase student work.\n\n\nTake your Canva skills to the next level! In this interactive session\, you’ll learn how to support students in crafting dynamic\, multi-media portfolios that capture and showcase their learning over time. \nAlong the way\, you’ll build confidence with intermediate Canva features. Whether or not you plan to use portfolios in your classroom\, you’ll leave with practical design skills and creative ideas to elevate student work. \n \n*Note: Many of the Canva features highlighted are the same as those shown in previous “Canva: Beyond the Basics” sessions. \n \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet \nWho Should Attend | Educators looking to advance their Canva skills and potentially have students use Canva to create multi-media portfolios of their learning. \nFor success in this workshop\, you should already have familiarity with the basic features of Canva\, such as accessing your account\, using templates\, and adding text and elements (like images/shapes).
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/grow-your-canva-skills-with-portfolio-projects-as-your-guide/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T170000
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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/2025-12-12/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250724T122830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T122830Z
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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-101/2025-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185608Z
UID:10000391-1765873800-1765877400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Emotional Support Teacher Training
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a series of professional learning that centers on the development of teachers of students receiving emotional support. Teachers will begin with two days of training where they will establish beginning of the year rules and routines with a trauma-informed lens. Teachers will also learn how to use the Pennsylvania Career Ready Skills Continuum to center social emotional skill development in their daily teaching. Additionally\, teachers will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing networking sessions throughout the year\, which will focus on topics targeted at the core components of being an emotional support teacher.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/emotional-support-teacher-training/2025-12-16/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T190957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T190957Z
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SUMMARY:Writing Across the Tiers: How to Provide Whole Class\, Small Group\, and Individual Supports
DESCRIPTION:Writing is one of the most complex subjects we teach in school. It requires students to combine their reading comprehension skills with their executive functioning and self-regulation skills. This session will provide participants with an overview of the science of writing along with evidence-based strategies that can be used at the tier 1 level. Participants will also learn about effective ways to assess students’ writing and support students who struggle with writing beyond tier 1 instruction.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/writing-across-the-tiers-how-to-provide-whole-class-small-group-and-individual-supports/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250723T183939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T183939Z
UID:10000430-1765960200-1765963800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Secondary MTSS Networking and PLC Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a  year-long virtual professional development series focused on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the secondary level. Designed for teachers\, principals\, counselors\, interventionists\, and all school personnel who work with students in grades 6–12\, this monthly series explores how to effectively implement MTSS practices in middle and high school settings. \nEach session will dive into a specific topic under the MTSS umbrella—from foundational understanding and data-driven decision-making to intervention scheduling and evidence-based academic supports. The series features a blend of instructional guidance\, practical tools\, and guest speakers from leading intervention programs such as VMath\, TransMath\, REWARDS\, Third Quest\, and PVAAS. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to refine existing practices\, these sessions will provide actionable strategies to support every student across all tiers.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/secondary-mtss-networking-and-plc-meetings/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T191916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T191950Z
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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-2/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184155Z
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SUMMARY:Elementary MTSS Networking and PLC Meetings
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a  year-long virtual professional development series focused on Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) at the elementary level. Designed for teachers\, principals\, counselors\, interventionists\, and all school personnel who work with students in grades K-6\, this monthly series explores how to effectively implement MTSS practices in elementary school settings. \nEach session will dive into a specific topic under the MTSS umbrella—from foundational understanding and data-driven decision-making to intervention scheduling and evidence-based academic supports. The series features a blend of instructional guidance\, practical tools\, and guest speakers from leading intervention programs such as Spring Math\, UFLI\,  and REWARDS. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking to refine existing practices\, these sessions will provide actionable strategies to support every student across all tiers.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/elementary-mtss-networking-and-plc-meetings/2025-12-17/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T195723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T195723Z
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SUMMARY:Utilizing Trauma Responsive Practices in the Classroom Setting
DESCRIPTION:This training series is designed for classroom practitioners to gain a deeper understanding on the prevalence and impact of trauma in the classroom as well as the greater school community. The session will focus on specific trauma responsive classroom practices that can be embedded within daily classroom routines.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/utilizing-trauma-responsive-practices-in-the-classroom-setting/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T192324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T192324Z
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SUMMARY:LETRS Volume 1
DESCRIPTION:*Completion of Volume 1 and 2 course meets PA Structured Literacy Chapter 49 requirements \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
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/letrs-volume-1/2025-12-18/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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SUMMARY:Getting It Right from the Start
DESCRIPTION:This practical and engaging\, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant\, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Participants will learn how to write clear\, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) with a primary focus on the PELs of Postsecondary transition. Participants will also enhance their knowledge of alignment with students’ goals\, strengths\, and needs. Through real-world examples\, compliance guidance\, and best practices\, attendees will leave better prepared to ensure each student’s transition plan supports a successful path to adulthood—whether that includes postsecondary education\, employment\, or independent living. Perfect for new and veteran educators\, case managers\, and administrators committed to “getting it right from the start.”
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/getting-it-right-from-the-start/2025-12-19/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000
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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-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
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CREATED:20250714T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143516Z
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SUMMARY:Comprehension\, Close Reading\, and Complex Text: Laying the Foundation K-2
DESCRIPTION:Price: $600 per participant\, K-2 teachers \nSeries Length: 4 modules \nDelivery Mode: \nOption 1: Face-to-face – Four in-person sessions at the AIU on scheduled dates listed below. \nOption 2: Fully online\, asynchronous – Work at your own pace through four online course modules. \nTransitioning students to the demands of the PA Core Standards is not a job just for teachers in the tested grades! Participants will learn a variety of techniques and how to implement comprehension concepts into everyday practice through close reading of complex text. \n\nAll materials are included\nAdministrators may accompany their registered participants to any or all sessions at no cost\n\n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nJanuary 8\, February 11\, March 19\, April 15 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/comprehension-close-reading-and-complex-text-laying-the-foundation-k-2-5/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Reading Achievement Center
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250724T122830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T122830Z
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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-101/2026-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20251112T134425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T134425Z
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SUMMARY:PREPaRE Workshop 1 - Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery
DESCRIPTION:PREPaRE Workshop – Comprehensive School Safety Planning: Prevention Through Recovery\nFree 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\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: \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.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/prepare-workshop-1-comprehensive-school-safety-planning-prevention-through-recovery/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Safety & Security
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250724T123208Z
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/2026-01-09/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T190202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T190202Z
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SUMMARY:Inclusive PBIS: Including Students with Significant Disabilities in Tier 1
DESCRIPTION:Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is grounded in a strong body of research demonstrating its effectiveness in promoting positive engagement for all students. Additionally\, growing evidence supports the benefits of school-wide PBIS for students with significant cognitive disabilities. So how can schools ensure that students with significant cognitive disabilities are meaningfully included in their PBIS framework? This session explores the core elements of school-wide PBIS and offers practical strategies for making each component accessible and inclusive for all learners.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/inclusive-pbis-including-students-with-significant-disabilities-in-tier-1/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195424
CREATED:20250722T191301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T191301Z
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SUMMARY:Supporting Secondary Readers: Strategies for Teaching Reading at the Secondary Level
DESCRIPTION:Achievement assessments continue to show that students struggle to read and comprehend texts proficiently at the secondary level. In this session\, participants will learn about the science behind secondary literacy development and how to translate the evidence base into their classrooms. Participants will also learn about intervention structures and supports that can benefit struggling secondary readers.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/supporting-secondary-readers-strategies-for-teaching-reading-at-the-secondary-level/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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