Photo Gallery: AIU Staff Train for an Exciting New School Year!

AIU Special Education staff have been gearing up to be at their best game for the new academic year!

A plethora of in-service programs were held at the AIU Central Office in Homestead this week for Vision and Hearing, Speech-Language and Occupational and Physical Therapy staff, as well as training for administrators and related staff at our AIU-operated Special Education Schools. These trainings ensure our professionals are up-to-date on the latest research-based approaches in their respective fields.

Take a look at some of the sessions below!

Photo Gallery: PPG Paints Gives Sunrise a 'Colorful' New Finish!

Over the summer, staff from PPG Paints came to Sunrise as part of PPG's "Colorful Communities" initiative to provide a fresh coat of paint in important spaces in the community!

Check out the volunteers in action as they gave the walls of Sunrise a beautiful sky blue finish. We can't wait for our students and staff to see it in-person in just a few weeks!

Classes begin Aug. 30!

Photo Gallery: Extended School Year 2022!

Students at AIU-operated Special Education Schools are back in class for Extended School Year (ESY) 2022! Here are some shots from the past week from our classrooms, including a visit from some furry friends!

Photo Gallery: Graduation 2022!

Students, parents and teachers from Pathfinder, Sunrise and Mon Valley schools celebrated the graduating class of 2022! Take a look at the festivities from our AIU-operated schools in the photo gallery below! AIU Executive Director Robert Scherrer addressed students at each of their commencements and asked them to aim high in their pursuits following graduation. "Look around you," Dr. Scherrer said, asking students to remember those who have supported them throughout their lives and to remember this special moment.

Congratulations! We wish you luck in your endeavors!

Photo Gallery: Pinewood Derby at Sunrise!

Students recently put their custom wooden cars to the test during the 2022 Pinewood Derby at Sunrise School! Thanks to the local Boy Scouts for helping us organize the event. See all the fun in the gallery below!

Photo Gallery: Pathfinder Talent Show!

See some highlights from our spectacular Pathfinder students during this year's talent show! Students sang, danced, told jokes and played instruments. All around, a fun time!

AIU at the 9th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit

Thanks to Rep. Dan Miller for having us at the 9th Annual Disability & Mental Health Summit at Beth El Congregation in the South Hills! We were excited to share information about our expansive list of programs and services with the community!

Photo Gallery: Sunrise Superhero 5K 2022!

This weekend, the Sunrise community came together in a very special way for the Sunrise Superhero 5K! It was our first in-person 5K in two years and folks from across Allegheny County came to run in support of Sunrise School! Although rain was in the forecast, Sunday came and the clouds scattered and brought PERFECT conditions for our walkers and runners!

Many students wore their best superhero costumes and many parents and community members wore snazzy commemorative t-shirts for this year's event. Thanks to everyone, including our generous sponsors, for participating and supporting Sunrise School! Take a look at all the fun in the corresponding photo gallery:

Photo & Video Gallery: Day of Code 2022!

Students across our AIU-operated schools put their tech skills to the test last during Day of Code events last week! Students used iPads and other electronic devices to remote control and customize robots, vehicles and much more! Check out the gallery for all the fun as well as a video from action at Sunrise School!

Photo Gallery: 2022 Mon Valley Basketball Invitational!

This year, students from all three AIU-operated special education schools (Mon Valley, Pathfinder and Sunrise schools) were thrilled to play each other after a 2-year hiatus for the Mon Valley Basketball Invitational! Along with our players on the court, each school brought its cheer team to raise school spirit! An award ceremony followed and smiles were everywhere! Their fellow students and teachers back at their schools were able to watch in-class via a livestream. Thanks to everyone for their great sportsmanship and energy! Check out the photo gallery to see all the fun!