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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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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:20260416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T153000
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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:20260414T083000
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T153000
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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  “Canva: Beyond the Basics” sessions from 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. \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-4/
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:20260305T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T153000
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SUMMARY:AT Making - Solder\, Switches\, & Stuffing
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to solder\, and create fun\, accessible tech projects that adapt toys and empower all students!\n\n\nAre you looking for projects that your school’s STEAM program or club can use to develop and hone basic making skills? Are you curious about additional\, real-life applications for the tools and skills your students are learning? Are you wondering how toys can be hacked to make them more accessible to children with physical disabilities? \nThis hands-on workshop will introduce participants to assistive technology making skills to create usable access products. Participants will learn basic soldering to join wire segments and assemble electrical components for use in a variety of assistive technology applications. Those skills – along with some 3D-printed parts – will be applied to create a mechanical switch that could be used by an individual with physical disabilities. Each participant will also make a battery interrupter and switch-adapt an electronic toy that can be used with the scratch-built switch. Participants are encouraged to bring a reusable shopping bag to carry completed projects home at the end of the day. \nBackground | The AIU is a proud contributor to the 412 Ability Tech Ecosystem \nWhat to Bring | A reusable shopping bag to carry completed projects home \nWho Should Attend | General education teachers\, special education teachers\, assistive technology specialists\, occupational therapists\, and other accessibility-minded individuals (Beginners are welcome – no previous making experience is required)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/at-making-solder-switches-stuffing-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:20260304T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132600Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Educator & Innovator Role-Alike
DESCRIPTION:Join our role-alike day for STEM/STEAM teachers to share ideas and build skills.\n\n\nThis role-alike group is designed for STEM/STEAM teachers and coordinators to build skills and gain new ideas.  Hear how others are integrating everything from maker education to coding and beyond. This group will meet twice during the school year.  You are welcome to join us for one or both sessions. (Content will be different each time.)  \nBackground | What is a role-alike? Role-alike events bring together educators from around the region holding a similar position or role. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Both experienced STEAM educators and those newer to STEAM education are encouraged to attend. \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/stem-educator-innovator-role-alike-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:20260303T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132554Z
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SUMMARY:Innovation in World Language: Teacher Convening
DESCRIPTION:A unique opportunity for world language teachers to learn about innovative teaching practices and to connect with one another\n\n\nJoin us for this day of connecting and learning together.   \nA portion of this day will be dedicated to exploring innovative teaching practices\, many tech-based\, that can enhance instruction in the world language classroom.   \nThe other portion of the day will be dedicated to learning through connecting with each other in meaningful ways and building community among world language teachers in the region who are interested in educational technology and innovative teaching practices. \nNote: Content in this session will largely be different from content that was shared in the Tech/World Language-focused workshops that were offered in 2024 and 2025.  We hope you will join us for this exciting opportunity! \n \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | World Language Teachers\, K-12 \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/innovation-in-world-language-teacher-convening/
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:20260302T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185930Z
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SUMMARY:Producing Accessible Digital Docs\, Decks\, & Videos: ADA Title II
DESCRIPTION:Create accessible digital materials that meet new ADA rules.\n\n\nThe only thing better than designing your own digital materials is designing your own ACCESSIBLE digital materials! A rule ensuring the accessibility of digital materials under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act was issued by the US Department of Justice in April\, 2024. As recipients of state and federal funds\, public schools and intermediate units are required to ensure accessibility of materials that are created and shared digitally. This session will introduce the requirements and provide hands-on guidance in producing accessible documents in Word and Google\, slide decks in PowerPoint and Slides\, and YouTube videos. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Administrators\, teachers\, administrative staff\, and any individual creating materials that will be shared with others
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/producing-accessible-digital-docs-decks-videos-ada-title-ii/
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:20260226T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132549Z
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SUMMARY:Customizing AI Tools to Personalize Learning &  Simplify Tasks
DESCRIPTION:Create powerful AI tools to transform your classroom by personalizing learning and automating routine tasks–it’s easier than you think!\n\n\nLearn how to build AI tools\, like chatbots\, that are safe for students and customized to your classroom. Learning gets more efficient as we harness AI to personalize learning for students and automate our own routine tasks. \nNo experience is necessary–you will be amazed by what you can create in one day of learning! Step-by-step instructions and plenty of time to explore will be provided so you can implement what you create with confidence. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Educators interested in AI; no prior experience necessary.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/customizing-ai-tools-to-personalize-learning-simplify-tasks/
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:20260225T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132458Z
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SUMMARY:AI Meets Hands-On Learning: Interactive Creations for Any K-12 Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Bring AI to life in the K-12 classroom with interactive projects that respond to sound\, sight\, and movement.\n\n\nDescription \nAI isn’t just for experts–and it’s easier than you think to bring it into your classroom through fun\, physical projects. In this session\, we’ll explore how to bring AI to life as students train their own models and design interactive creations that respond to sound\, sight\, or movement. \nLearn how to teach your elementary students to use Google Teachable Machine to identify signs to control the Intelino train. Learn how teach your middle school students to train an AI model to identify images and program a Finch or Hummingbird robot to respond accordingly. Learn how to teach your high school students to use the movements of a Microbit to send messages to other microbits to control the motors of a Strawbees robotic creation. \nNo advanced coding required—just creativity\, curiosity\, and a few easy-to-use tools! \n(*Note: Many of the tools featured are available for loan to AIU member schools through the AIU STEAM Lending Library.) \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 | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | K-12 teachers (CS\, STEM/STEAM\, Elementary Grade-Level/Science)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ai-meets-hands-on-learning-interactive-creations-for-any-k-12-classroom/
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:20260217T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132450Z
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SUMMARY:Tech-Based Strategies to Support ELLs in  Content-Area Classrooms (K-12)
DESCRIPTION:Discover dynamic strategies & user-friendly resources to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in content-area or grade-level classrooms.\n\n\nDescription \nAre you looking for practical ways to better support English Language Learners (ELLs) in your classroom? \nThis workshop will equip you with dynamic strategies\, and user-friendly\, tech-based resources that will unlock ELL learning and engagement in your classroom. \nAs you explore new techniques\, you will discover that enhancing your existing routines and curriculum will empower your ELLs to thrive in the content-area classroom. \nNote: Workshop content is based on previous workshops of the same/similar titles. \n \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | K-12 content-area or grade-level classroom teachers who teach English Language Learners alongside those who speak English as a primary language. As always\, administrators are also welcome!
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/tech-based-strategies-to-support-ells-in-content-area-classrooms-k-12/
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:20260212T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20260105T203203Z
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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  “Canva: Beyond the Basics” sessions from 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. \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-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:20260211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T202945Z
UID:10000614-1770798600-1770811200@www.aiu3.net
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-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:20260128T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132301Z
UID:10000611-1769589000-1769614200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:AI for Absolute Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover AI basics in this supportive\, judgment-free\, education-focused workshop.\n\n\nDo you hear about AI everywhere\, but you’re not quite sure what it actually is? You will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of what AI is and will have opportunities\, through guided exploration\, to try some well-known tools. The implications of AI on teaching and learning will also be discussed in this judgment-free workshop. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers and Administrators who are brand-new to AI.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ai-for-absolute-beginners-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20250714T143346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143706Z
UID:10000378-1768294800-1768316400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:English Language Arts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025-26 Topic: Tips for Shifting to Online PSSA\n\n\n\n\n\nThe English Language Arts (ELA) Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. \nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 3-5)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 10\, 2025 \nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 6-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 13\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/english-language-arts-symposium/2026-01-13/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T132043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T132043Z
UID:10000609-1768293000-1768318200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Explore the STEAM Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Districts served by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are invited to borrow and receive training on transformED STEM Lending Library items.\n\n\nWant to try something new and hands-on in your classes? STEAM concepts can be infused in any content area. \nReceive interactive training to build your confidence and skills with items in our lending library before borrowing these items to use with your students for a period of time. We will also discuss best practices and lesson ideas for meaningful\, curriculum-aligned implementation. \nIf you are familiar with some of our items but would like to learn about others\, please attend! (Browse our collection.) \n*Note: Receiving training is not required in order to borrow items. View the website to learn more. \nBackground | The AIU STEAM Lending Library is made possible with support from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Wesco. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop and/or tablet \nWho Should Attend | Teachers K-12 whose districts are served by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and who are interested in exploring items in the AIU STEAM Lending Library. No prior experience needed.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/explore-the-steam-lending-library-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20250714T141559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143516Z
UID:10000370-1767862800-1767884400@www.aiu3.net
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:20251211T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T131900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131900Z
UID:10000608-1765441800-1765467000@www.aiu3.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T131031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131031Z
UID:10000607-1765269000-1765294200@www.aiu3.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T131023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131023Z
UID:10000606-1764837000-1764862200@www.aiu3.net
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T131011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131011Z
UID:10000605-1763454600-1763479800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:AI for Absolute Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Discover AI basics in this supportive\, judgment-free\, education-focused workshop.\n\n\nDo you hear about AI everywhere\, but you’re not quite sure what it actually is? You will leave this workshop with a basic understanding of what AI is and will have opportunities\, through guided exploration\, to try some well-known tools. The implications of AI on teaching and learning will also be discussed in this judgment-free workshop. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers and Administrators who are brand-new to AI.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ai-for-absolute-beginners-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T131003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T131003Z
UID:10000604-1763368200-1763393400@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:STEM Educator & Innovator Role-Alike
DESCRIPTION:Join our role-alike day for STEM/STEAM teachers to share ideas and build skills.\n\n\nThis role-alike group is designed for STEM/STEAM teachers and coordinators to build skills and gain new ideas.  Hear how others are integrating everything from maker education to coding and beyond. This group will meet twice during the school year.  You are welcome to join us for one or both sessions. (Content will be different each time.)  \nBackground | What is a role-alike? Role-alike events bring together educators from around the region holding a similar position or role. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Both experienced STEAM educators and those newer to STEAM education are encouraged to attend. \nLunch will be provided.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/stem-educator-innovator-role-alike/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20250714T143346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T143706Z
UID:10000377-1762765200-1762786800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:English Language Arts Symposium
DESCRIPTION:2025-26 Topic: Tips for Shifting to Online PSSA\n\n\n\n\n\nThe English Language Arts (ELA) Symposium is the Reading Achievement Center’s annual workshop addressing a critical need for strengthening teacher practice that improves student achievement. \nPrice: Free \n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 3-5)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: November 10\, 2025 \nRegister \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nELA Symposium (Grades 6-8)\n\n\n\n\n\nDate: January 13\, 2026 \nRegister
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/english-language-arts-symposium/2025-11-10/
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:20251110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T125917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T125917Z
UID:10000602-1762763400-1762788600@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/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251015T125911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T125911Z
UID:10000601-1762333200-1762354800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Minds in Motion: Thinking Routines & Maker Learning
DESCRIPTION:Spark creativity and critical thinking with versatile routines\, then dive into festive maker projects inspired by seasonal picture books.\n\n\nIn this session participants will learn about effective thinking routines and strategies that can be applied in any classroom to promote creativity\, critical thinking and problem solving. Then\, in the afternoon\, participants will complete 5 engaging maker activities inspired by seasonal picture books\, perfect for sparking imagination and connection in your classroom. Each project is tied to stories that celebrate the end of November and December—think gratitude\, winter wonder\, and holiday cheer. Everyone will walk away with resources\, strategies and even some materials that are ready to use! \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\, it possible \nWho Should Attend | K-8 Teachers and Librarians
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/minds-in-motion-thinking-routines-maker-learning/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20251001T165924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T165924Z
UID:10000597-1762245000-1762270200@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Shared Waters Curriculum Training- Grades 3-6
DESCRIPTION:Spend a day engaged in a 10 lesson curriculum designed for the PA STEELS standards\, specifically the Environmental Lit. and Sustainability.\n\n\nShared Waters began as a NOAA B-WET grant as an upstream-downstream partnership with the goal of systemically implementing Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEE) in elementary schools. These experiences aim to teach students about local watershed issues and how their actions impact the overall health of the watershed. \nThe project culminated in a comprehensive curriculum that was classroom-tested with nearly 1\,000 elementary students. Shared Waters is spreading as it is enthusiastically embraced by teachers and administrators as a supported\, class-ready curriculum that is engaging and impactful. \nShared Waters offers a comprehensive curriculum specifically designed for elementary students in grades 3-6\, aligned with NGSS and multiple state standards\, with an emphasis on environmental literacy and sustainability. This curriculum includes 10 lessons\, culminating in an action project\, and covers topics such as understanding the water cycle and the concept of watersheds\, conducting chemical analyses of natural water bodies\, identifying aquatic macroinvertebrates as indicators of water quality\, exploring the effects of human activities on watersheds\, and developing and implementing action plans to address environmental issues. We plan to expand our offerings with middle and high school curricula in the near future to further support environmental education across all grade levels. \nThe program’s goals are to enhance understanding of watershed science and the impact of human activities on water quality\, foster a sense of responsibility and connection to local watersheds through community-based projects\, and encourage students to develop and implement action plans to improve watershed health. \nParticipants will leave with a kit of materials designed to help them implement this curriculum. Due to the cost of the materials\, kit distribution will be limited to one kit per school.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/shared-waters-curriculum-training-grades-3-6/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20250714T145127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T145127Z
UID:10000379-1761728400-1761750000@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Adolescent Literacy Institute: Middle and High School English & Reading Teachers
DESCRIPTION:Specifically aligned with brain research on how adolescents learn\, this Reading Achivement Center workshop series engages participants in the research behind and modeling of effective reading and writing instruction for the secondary grades. \nPrice: $600 per person \n2025-26 Meeting Dates:\nOctober 29\, December 11\, January 27\, February 26 \nRegister for in-person course \nRegister for asynchronous online course
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/adolescent-literacy-institute-middle-and-high-school-english-reading-teachers-2/
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:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T212458
CREATED:20250806T152829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T153811Z
UID:10000593-1761638400-1761751800@www.aiu3.net
SUMMARY:Administrator-Focused Science Professional Learning
DESCRIPTION:This administrator-focused PL offering was specifically designed to help leaders support shifts in science instruction towards PA STEELS\n\n\nWho: Any and all administrators (district or building) or explicitly defined science leaders (e.g.\, department head\, coach\, grade-level lead) are invited to attend \nWhen: October 28-29\, 2025 from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM \nWhere: Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 E. Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA 15120 \nPrice: $350 \nWhat: The Principals Learn and Network to Support 3-Dimensional Science Learning (PLANS) is an interactive experience emphasizing Instructional leadership and active support for K-12 science and STEM teachers at both the building and district level. This pathway is specifically created for instructional leaders interested in knowing more about and figuring out constructive strategies for supporting teachers and students as they make shifts in their teaching and learning towards phenomenon-based\, three-dimensional science. \nPLANS participants are immersed in actively learning in ways that NGSS \, PA STEELS standards\, and education research calls for students to learn science in the classroom. Administrators experience firsthand what it feels\, looks\, and sounds like when K-12 students are figuring out why phenomena happen as well as representing their thinking through modeling and productive classroom talk. Administrators use some of the important tools for making thinking public that teachers and students use in NGSS-designed units. Then\, administrators have opportunities to reflect together on what it means for students and teachers to work together as a community —- and how they can support this work themselves. \nThroughout the experience\, participants consider the ways in which their school can begin (or continue) to make these shifts. They see examples of students engaged in NGSS-designed learning in classrooms\, as well as administrators supporting teachers as they begin to implement the changes called for by NGSS. They explore concrete tools they can use to support teachers (for example\, in planning meetings\, observations\, and debriefs)\, and they begin to plan how they might use these tools themselves. \nThe shifts motivated by the National Research Council’s Framework for K-12 Science Education (NAS\, 2012)\, the NGSS and PA STEELS standards are substantial. Yet we know that these shifts are possible for teachers to make. We also know that the shifts are productive for student learning\, and they must be supported through pedagogy and classroom culture. Instructional leadership and active support at the building and district level is an important part of a successful outcome for teachers of science and for their students! \nTech: Please bring a laptop and/or tablet to access online resources.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/administrator-focused-science-professional-learning-3/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, USA\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Science
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