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Cornell Wellness Rooms help strengthen the district’s mental/behavioral health supports
When asked for feedback about the wellness rooms in his district — and the behavioral health specialist and behavioral health technician who staff them — Cornell superintendent Aaron Thomas is […]
University of Pittsburgh takes teaching students to SXSW EDU
In education, Tom Ralston is a firm believer in the value of stepping out of the regular day-to-day and broadening horizons. With that in mind, Ralston thought about ways he […]
March Spotlight: The Impact of the AIU Preschool Early Intervention Program
The Preschool Early Intervention (PEI) program is omnipresent. It’s just about everywhere and making a huge impact on education in Allegheny County. “I feel [people] are aware of who we […]
At Penn Hills School District, an alternative to suspension program helps students find a new direction
When asked about success stories within the New Directions program at the Penn Hills School District, Thomas Kilcrease’s and Carter Carles’ eyes light up. There’s been a lot. Carles remembers […]
Project SEEKS SES holds virtual community of practice around YMHFA and tMHFA
On February 21, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its seventh virtual community of practice meeting. The meeting revolved around Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) and Teen Mental […]
February Spotlight: Occupational and Physical Therapy (OT/PT) Supports
This month, we are taking a “look” at the myriad sensory supports for schools and students from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit’s Occupational and Physical Therapy Support Program, colloquially known by […]
Calming rooms open at Edgewood, Turtle Creek Elementary STEAM Academies
Last year, the Woodland Hills School District was able to open up a Resiliency Room in the high school, to help students center themselves in times of stress and trauma. […]
Highlands Elementary introduces new student organization based on spreading kindness
As Hailey Hamilton and Kristy Skradski began planning to start a Be The Kind Kid Club at Highlands Elementary School, they reached out to peers for advice. Teachers at Hamilton’s […]
