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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\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! \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-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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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\n\n\nDescription \nIntroduce your students to exciting new opportunities in flight and coding! \nThis 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. \nParticipants will also learn about the opportunity to borrow drones for classroom use. \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-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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SUMMARY:New from Common Sense Education: Digital Literacy & Well-Being (6-12)
DESCRIPTION:Help students make sense of an increasingly complex digital world through lessons that build agency\, well-being\, and human connection. \n\n\n\n\nDescription \nThe magnitude of digital life has intensified\, and teens are essentially living in real time with constantly evolving technologies. In most cases\, the impacts of these technologies are still being researched. Join Jennifer Ehehalt\, Sr. Education Manager at Common Sense Media as she showcases the all-new Digital Literacy and Well-Being Lessons for grades 9–12. (*Note- While the lessons are specific to grades 9-12\, those who work with students in grades 6-8 may also find them applicable.) \nThis new lesson collection honors complexity\, centers youth\, builds agency\, supports well-being\, and strengthens essential human capacities. By implementing these lessons\, educators can harness critical thinking\, creativity\, curiosity\, and human connection in your classrooms. \nParticipants will dive into the following targeted pathways: Freshman Foundations\, AI Literacy\, Media Literacy\, Financial Literacy\, and Health and Wellness\, and you will leave with actionable\, real-world ideas on how to seamlessly incorporate these vital pathways into your classroom. \nBackground | Common Sense Media protects and prepares kids in the digital era\, leading the way to a healthier childhood. \nWhat to Bring | Please bring a laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | 9-12 Library Media Specialists\, Freshman Foundations\, Health and Phys Ed.\, School Counselors\, Financial Literacy\, College and Career Prep\, Admin (*Note: Teachers\, counselors\, or administrators of students in grades 6-8 may also find the content applicable.)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/new-from-common-sense-education-digital-literacy-well-being-6-12/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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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\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 either one or both sessions. (Content will be different each session.) \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-3/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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SUMMARY:Explore the STEAM Lending Lending Library
DESCRIPTION:Districts served by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit are invited to borrow and receive training on the transformED STEM Lending Library items \n\n\n\n\nDescription \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(opens in new tab).) \n*Note: Receiving training is not required in order to borrow items. View the website(opens in new tab)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\, if possible \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. \n*No prior experience needed.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/explore-the-steam-lending-lending-library/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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SUMMARY:Ready\, Set\, Borrow! Hands-On Tools for Early Learners (K-2)
DESCRIPTION:Try hands-on K–2 tools you can literally take back with you! Connect essential learning to a K–2 lending library kit made for your classroom \n\n\n\n\nDescription \nAs a K–2 teacher\, you know how powerful it is when young learners can think\, move\, and problem-solve through hands-on experiences. This workshop brings that idea to life through a new offering from the AIU STEAM Lending Library: Early Elementary Kits designed specifically for our youngest learners. \nYou will spend time rotating through four hands-on tools—Bee-Bots\, Dash robots\, Intelino SMART Trains\, and Marble Runs—trying each one out the way your students would. Along the way\, we’ll connect these tools to real classroom possibilities across ELA\, math\, science\, social studies\, and more\, using example activities and guided planning time to spark ideas you can immediately adapt. \nLeave with increased confidence and a kit you can borrow and use in your classroom for several months of student use. \nNo prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to try alongside others. \n*See note below about attending as a grade-level team. \nBackground | The AIU STEAM Lending Library\, including the Early Elementary Kit\, is made possible with support from the Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation and Wesco. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible. \nWho Should Attend | Teachers K-2 whose districts are served by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and would like to borrow an Early Elementary Lending Library kit customized for our youngest learners. \nNo prior experience needed. \n*IMPORTANT! Teachers may attend in grade-level teams\, however\, only one person from the team should register. (That person can include their colleagues’ names in the registration process.)
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/ready-set-borrow-hands-on-tools-for-early-learners-k-2/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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SUMMARY:Solving for Success: AI in the Math Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Gain experience with easy-to-use AI tools to enhance your teaching and support math success. \n\n\n\n\nExplore how simple AI tools can boost student success in the math classroom—no tech expertise needed. With our step-by-step approach\, you will learn how AI can be implemented to give students instant\, meaningful feedback\, to support students as they work through new concepts\, and can assist in generating targeted practice sets\, and more. \nWalk away with ready?to?use strategies to build students’ confidence and deepen their understanding of math concepts. \nWhat to Bring | A laptop or tablet\, if possible \nWho Should Attend | Math educators\, grades 3-12
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/solving-for-success-ai-in-the-math-classroom/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:transformED (STEAM)
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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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SUMMARY:UnConference: Kindergarten Transition
DESCRIPTION:Join Trying Together on February 16\, 2026 for UnConference: Kindergarten Transition in partnership with the Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, The United Way of SWPA\, and Hi5! Registration is required.  \nWe begin the UnConference with a keynote presentation by Swati Adarkar\,  Former Deputy Assistant Secretary\, Policy and Early Learning\, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education for the Department of Education under the Biden administration. This will be followed by an insightful panel of experts for a discussion on how early intervention plays a critical role in supporting strong Kindergarten transitions. Attendees can choose two sessions from five offerings led by local and national early childhood organizations. We will end the day by 2:30 p.m. \nPlease note: 4.5 PQAS and Act 48 credit hours will be available. \nUpon registering\, select your first and second choices of preferred sessions for each of the session time slots (one session in the morning and one session in the afternoon). \nVisit the registration page to learn more about the event.
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/unconference-kindergarten-transition/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Professional Growth
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SUMMARY:Western Pennsylvania Mathematics Teaching and Learning Conference
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a day of sharing ideas\, strategies\, and resources to foster equity and excellence in mathematics teaching and learning.\n\n\nWelcome to the Western Pennsylvania Mathematics Teaching and Learning Conference!\n  \nThe theme of the conference is Fostering Equity and Excellence in Mathematics Teaching and Learning. This exciting event will bring together educators passionate about mathematics teaching and learning and aspiring math teachers from colleges and universities across the region. Join us at the Allegheny Intermediate Unit for a day filled with engaging workshops\, insightful presentations\, and networking opportunities. \nWhether you’re a seasoned math teacher\, just starting your career\, or an aspiring mathematics teacher\, this conference is designed to inspire and enhance your teaching practices to create more equitable and engaging mathematics classrooms. Learn from experts in the field\, exchange ideas with colleagues\, and discover innovative strategies to make math more accessible for all students. \nA special keynote address by Dr. Sararose Lynch\, Associate Professor\, Slippery Rock University\, will share her wealth of knowledge and experience for making the mathematics classroom a space where all students\, especially those students who are historically marginalized\, can thrive and learn meaningful mathematics. \nDon’t miss this chance to be part of a vibrant community dedicated to advancing math education in Western Pennsylvania. Register now and get ready for a day of learning\, collaboration\, and inspiration! \n\n\nThroughout the day\, attendees will select from multiple sessions related to mathematics instruction at all levels. Breakout sessions will feature presentations by classroom teachers and by education professionals. After lunch there will be a special poster session for pre-service teachers to showcase their mathematics learning journey \n  \n8:00 AM-8:55 AM Registration and Continental Breakfast with Networking \n9:00 – 10:15 Opening Remarks & Keynote \n10:20 – 11:15 Breakout Session Set 1 (K-5\, 6-8\, 9-12\, K-12) \n11:20 – 12:15 Breakout Session Set 2 (K-5\, 6-8\, 9-12\, K-12) \n12:20-1:30 Lunch & Networking \n1:35 – 2:05 Poster Session: Aspiring Teachers \n2:10 – 3:05 Breakout Session Set 3 (K-5\, 6-8\, 9-12\, K-12) \n3:10-3:30 Closing Remarks\, Evaluation\, and Networking \nCost: Due to the generosity of our sponsors\, this event is free and includes continental breakfast and a boxed lunch. \n  \nRegistration deadline is October 18\, 2024 \n  \nSpecial thanks to our sponsors: Imagine Learning\, Amplify\, Duquesne University\, Pennsylvania Council of Teachers of Mathematics\, Indiana University of Pennsylvania\, and the Allegheny Intermediate Unit Math & Science Collaborative
URL:https://www.aiu3.net/event/western-pennsylvania-mathematics-teaching-and-learning-conference/
LOCATION:Allegheny Intermediate Unit\, 475 East Waterfront Drive\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Math & Science Collaborative,Mathematics,Professional Growth
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