BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Allegheny Intermediate Unit - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.aiu3.net X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Allegheny Intermediate Unit REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250204T192202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T192202Z UID:10000363-1775068200-1775075400@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-8/ LOCATION:https://www.aiu3.net/event/local-task-force-3-meeting-8/ CATEGORIES:Special Education Related Services END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250722T192324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T192324Z UID:10000409-1775725200-1775748600@www.aiu3.net 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/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20260331T125903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T130752Z UID:10000637-1775761200-1775766600@www.aiu3.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250724T123208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T123208Z UID:10000587-1775808000-1775840400@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/2026-04-10/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250722T185608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T185608Z UID:10000393-1776155400-1776159000@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/2026-04-14/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T143000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20251015T132617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T194111Z UID:10000621-1776155400-1776177000@www.aiu3.net 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) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/a1a0ff01a715a7a6042717d4675535c0.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T090000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250724T122830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T122830Z UID:10000579-1776240000-1776243600@www.aiu3.net 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T093000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250723T183939Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T183939Z UID:10000434-1776241800-1776245400@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/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T110000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250723T184155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T184155Z UID:10000493-1776247200-1776250800@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/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:PA CATEGORIES:Training & Consultation (TaC) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20251015T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T151722Z UID:10000624-1776328200-1776353400@www.aiu3.net 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) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/844aec8b1855a0e825c3504b186d0746.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20250722T191916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T191950Z UID:10000405-1776330000-1776353400@www.aiu3.net 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) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 CREATED:20260320T191725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T191725Z UID:10000635-1777276800-1777305600@www.aiu3.net 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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T184554 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 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR