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BEST program helps Duquesne City emotional support students blossom
To most students, Bill Sanders and George Tyler are known by their students as Mr. Sanders and Mr. Tyler. For one student, though, Sanders is known as ‘dad’ and Tyler […]

The AIU’s Project SEEKS SES holds an Educator Self-Care Day
In a time when teacher burnout and staff shortages are especially relevant issues in education, Gina Walter believes it’s important for educators to practice what they preach. “I think it’s […]
April Spotlight: Aquatics Instruction and Therapy Supports at Pathfinder School
Many things make Pathfinder School stand out among schools for special education learners — its location, thriving greenhouse, and dedicated AIU teachers and staff for starters. One other feature is […]

Non-Public School Counselors Learn SEL Implementation Techniques
Counselors in the AIU Non-Public Schools Program recently received crucial training to integrate supports for social-emotional learning (SEL) at their respective schools. Led by presentations from Dr. Shannon Wanless, Director […]

University of Pittsburgh SEL community of practice brings together large group at the AIU
When Shannon Wanless talks about social-emotional learning (SEL), her eyes light up. Wanless, the director of the Office of Child Development at the University of Pittsburgh, has long been a […]

Project SEEKS SES holds virtual community of practice around West Mifflin’s fitness rooms
On March 20, the AIU and Project SEEKS SES held its eighth virtual community of practice meeting. During the meeting, the West Mifflin School District and the University of Pittsburgh […]
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 […]