Join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) as the organization hosts a Career Fair on Saturday, May 17, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. A variety of positions are available throughout the organization, including roles in English as a second language (ESL), special education, Head Start, Early Head Start, family and community engagement, occupational/physical therapy, virtual learning […]
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the AIU’s Alternative Education program hosted their third annual Restorative Practices summit, a forum with the goal of introducing restorative justice techniques in the classroom. 11 schools from Allegheny County attended the summit this year along with staff from the AIU’s community school program and the University of Pittsburgh. Students and administrators alike gathered to
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On April 2, SEEKS SES hosted a virtual community of practice on how to engage students with supports of school social workers. Watch the video here. Kelsey Ott-Sudik from the University of Pittsburgh’s School of Social Work and Alexandria Gariepy, social worker/therapist at Sto-Rox School District, led the conversation. They discussed the importance of leveraging
Earlier this week, the Highlands Family Center hosted their Easter Celebration and Egg Hunt at Tarentum Park! Over 100 kids and their families attended the festivities, which included an egg hunt, photos with the Easter Bunny, Basket Raffle, and meal distribution. Highlands Family Center wishes everyone a Happy Easter weekend!
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School districts, university partners, and community partners gathered at the AIU on March 3 to reflect on SEEKS SES, the initiative that addresses social and emotional health and is funded through the Allegheny County Health Department. The group highlighted achievements, shared insights, and discussed next steps as the grant nears its end. Shannon Fagan, SEEKS SES
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Investigative reporting from education publications like Chalkbeat, analysis from advocacy groups like Teach Plus, and research conducted by organizations like Penn State University’s College of Education have all sounded the alarm on a nationwide teacher shortage. Now, school districts and organizations throughout the state are working to find sustainable solutions. The Teacher Academy at Gateway
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On March 27, the AIU hosted its annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Public Education to discuss the challenges facing public schools. Legislators addressed a variety of issues including the impact of federal education changes, the allocation of state school funding, cyber charter tuition reform proposals, educator workforce shortages, and property tax reassessment. Senator Costa as
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Last month more than 300 students from 26 high schools across Allegheny County attended the Eradicate Hate Student Summit Reconvening at Acrisure Stadium, where they shared stories about their efforts to combat hate and antisemitism. This event was an optional follow-up activity to October’s Eradicate Hate Student Summit and gave students the opportunity to share their successes. The
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Leaders from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit recently attended the National Conference on Education to present on how partnerships help advance two different aspects of education: Remake Learning and school safety. Educators from across the country attended the conference, presented annually by AASA, The School Superintendents Association. Remake Learning: Building Thriving Learning Ecosystems Executive Director Dr.
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