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SUMMARY:Learn to Create with Canva (Canva Basics)
DESCRIPTION:Effortlessly create stunning materials to utilize in your work with Canva’s most basic features.\n\n\nDescription \nBy now\, you’ve probably heard how much people love using Canva. Come find out what the buzz is all about! \nCanva allows us to design beautiful media (think digital and hard copy flyers\, signs\, student activity sheets\, presentations and more) with ease. Even your students will love creating with Canva. \nGain confidence as we work through Canva’s most essential features\, step by step. You will leave with some re-designed and new materials ready to be used right away. Prepare to be inspired! \n*Note: The content of this workshop will be very similar to past “Canva Basics” and “Canva for Beginners” workshops. This workshop is for all educators. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Anyone curious about Canva who has never used it or wants to be more comfortable with Canva’s most basic\, fundamental features. All are welcome; please note the context of the workshop is geared toward educators.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/learn-to-create-with-canva-canva-basics/
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: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/2026-03-13/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260316T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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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-101/2026-03-16/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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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/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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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/2026-03-18/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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SUMMARY:Advanced Tiers Academy: Deepening Implementation at Tier 2 and 3
DESCRIPTION:This academy is designed for participants looking to strengthen and deepen their implementation of Tier 2 and Tier 3 social\, emotional\, and behavioral interventions. Participants will select two targeted interventions to explore in-depth through focused morning and afternoon sessions. Throughout the day\, participants will enhance their intervention menus\, improve progress monitoring systems\, and ensure alignment with existing PBIS/MTSS frameworks. Whether you’re developing new interventions or refining existing ones\, this academy offers a step-by-step roadmap for effective and sustainable intervention implementation.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/advanced-tiers-academy-deepening-implementation-at-tier-2-and-3/2026-03-19/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T153000
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SUMMARY:Supporting Struggling Students: Classroom Behavioral Interventions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a comprehensive professional development series designed to equip school personnel with effective strategies to support students who struggle in the classroom environment. This series\, “Building a Better Classroom: Interventions to Support Struggling Students\,” offers a blend of asynchronous and in-person learning to provide you with a thorough understanding of behavioral interventions. \nPrerequisite:\nTo maximize the benefits of this training\, it is recommended that participants attend a classroom management session prior to this series. A solid foundation in classroom management will enable you to effectively implement the advanced strategies discussed in this session.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/supporting-struggling-students-classroom-behavioral-interventions-2/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T143000
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SUMMARY:25-26 Transition Council of Allegheny County (TCCAC) Meeting Series
DESCRIPTION:Pennsylvania’s transition community has a rich history of helping youth and young adults successfully transition from school to adult life. Since 1990 PA’s Local Transition Coordinating Councils (LTCCs) have played an instrumental role in this process.  With cross-stakeholder representation\, the TCCAC will host 4 meetings during the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting series will be conducted as a full day\, in-person experience to afford attendees time for professional development\, networking\, coordination\, and resource development. Each session is designed to educate transition coordinators\, educational professionals\, parents\, and agency providers to better coordinate\, collaborate\, problem solve\, and support transition age youth with disabilities successfully navigate their pathway toward graduation. Please consider attending each council meeting to expand your professional network\, enhance your knowledge and expertise\, gather meaningful tools and resources and learn about  upcoming events to assist you in your profession or community network.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/25-26-transition-council-of-allegheny-county-tccac-meeting-series/2026-03-24/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T192714Z
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SUMMARY:Elementary MTSS Reading Tier 2-3 Intervention Systems
DESCRIPTION:Elementary school teams will develop\, refine\, and evaluate tiered reading intervention systems and practices in order to improve outcomes for learners. Content will be provided to enhance the effectiveness of advanced tiers’ teaming\, assessment processes\, data interpretation\, and intervention selection and delivery. Products will include data meeting agendas\, assessment and intervention protocols\, and draft MTSS Handbook sections. \nRegistration:\nThis is a team training series. School teams are requested to keep attendance to no more than four (4) per building. District administrators may attend without an assigned team.\nRequired team members: Building Administrator\, Interventionist or Coach
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/elementary-mtss-reading-tier-2-3-intervention-systems/2026-03-26/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T203000
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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-8/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-8/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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-1/2026-04-09/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000
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SUMMARY:Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education
DESCRIPTION:Please consider joining us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit in person or online for our annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education: \nWho: A panel of Allegheny County state legislators\, moderated by Ronald Cowell\, founder and senior fellow\, Education Policy Leadership Center \nWhat: A discussion of issues affecting public education in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania\, with questions submitted by an audience of educators\, administrators\, parents and other stakeholders \nWhen: Thursday\, April 9 at 7 p.m.\, program concludes by 8:30 p.m.\, followed by meet-and-greet opportunity with legislators \nWhere: AIU Central Office\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA 15120\, and via Zoom
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/allegheny-county-legislative-forum-on-education/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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/2026-04-10/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250722T185608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185608Z
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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/2026-04-14/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20251015T132617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T194111Z
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SUMMARY:A LEGO Learning Lab - Serious Play with Brick Clubs and Spike Robotics
DESCRIPTION:Discover how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®\, Play Included’s Brick Clubs\, and SPIKE™ Robotics spark STEM skills\, collaboration\, and curiosity.\n\n\nStep into this LEGO Learning Lab—a hands-on\, minds-on session exploring how LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY®\, Play Included’s Brick Clubs\, and SPIKE™ Robotics can transform your classroom. Discover how structured play builds social-emotional skills\, fosters collaboration\, and ignites curiosity through STEM. Participants will engage in interactive activities\, learn implementation strategies\, and be provided information for how to get started with launching these programs in schools. \nBackground | The mission of the Matt’s Maker Space PD Division is to provide FREE professional development to all of Matt’s Maker Space educators and others in our communities who are interested in STEAM\, design thinking and maker learning. The goal is to help establish foundational skills to new makers as well as offer refresh training opportunities to all adults who utilize maker spaces. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Teachers\, Administrators\, Curriculum Directors\, STEM teachers\, etc.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/a-lego-learning-lab-serious-play-with-brick-clubs-and-spike-robotics/
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:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000
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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-101/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T183939Z
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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/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250723T184155Z
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/2026-04-15/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20251015T151722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151722Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250722T191916Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20260320T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T191725Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20260320T192533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T192533Z
UID:10000636-1777449600-1777478400@www.aiu3.net
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20251015T151559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151559Z
UID:10000623-1777888800-1777901400@www.aiu3.net
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
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250204T192408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192408Z
UID:10000364-1778092200-1778099400@www.aiu3.net
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/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-9/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250724T123208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T123208Z
UID:10000588-1778227200-1778259600@www.aiu3.net
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/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260512T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20251015T151454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151454Z
UID:10000622-1778574600-1778599800@www.aiu3.net
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:20260520T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T093000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250723T183939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T183939Z
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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/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250723T184155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184155Z
UID:10000494-1779271200-1779274800@www.aiu3.net
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/2026-05-20/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260603T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250204T192547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192547Z
UID:10000365-1780511400-1780518600@www.aiu3.net
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/
CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services
LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-10/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T164817
CREATED:20250724T123208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T123208Z
UID:10000589-1781251200-1781283600@www.aiu3.net
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/
CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC)
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