Start the school year in science off right by setting your classroom up for success with implementing PA STEELS standards Are you thinking about how you might want to start the 2026-2027 school year in science to maximize your students' sensemaking? How can you create a solid foundation for a classroom community that values figuring […]
Is your district piloting or adopting OpenSciEd science instructional materials? This user group can provide a way to learn more & connect. Welcome to the OpenSciEd User Group! The Math & Science Collaborative (AIU MSC) is hosting a K-12 OpenSciEd (OSE) User Group during the 2026-2027 school year. This professional learning provides both new and […]
This practical and engaging, virtual series is designed to equip special education professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to develop compliant, student-centered transition components within transition age Individualized Education Plans (IEP). Participants will learn how to write clear, individualized transition grids and craft meaningful postsecondary Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFPs) […]
The Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Training & Consultation Team is offering two professional learning opportunities designed to strengthen district and building-level implementation of Chapter 15/Section 504 supports. The first opportunity, Navigating 504s: Building Systems and Procedures as a Team, is a full-day, in-person training designed for school-based teams. Participants will build a shared understanding of legal […]
Option 1: $3,800 per participant (includes 1-on-1 support) Option 2: $2,800 per participant (no 1-on-1 support) Series Length: 12 modules Delivery Mode: Face-to-Face - 12 in-person sessions at the AIU on scheduled dates listed below Developed with the primary teacher in mind, the Reading Achievement Center's K-3 Reading Apprenticeship Model consists of 12 intensive, comprehensive […]
This Reading Achievement Center series focuses on effective teaching practices that help teachers help students overcome some of the biggest struggles with the text-dependent analysis portion of the PSSA, including instructional practices to support students with composing TDA on the online PSSA. Price: $600 per person 2026-27 Meeting Dates: September 16, October 20, December 9, […]
Please join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Training and Consultation team for this IN-PERSON training. Achievement assessments continue to show that middle and high school students struggle to read and comprehend texts proficiently. In this session, participants will learn about the science behind secondary literacy development and how to translate the evidence base into their classrooms. […]
Pennsylvania’s transition community has a long-standing legacy of supporting youth and young adults in successfully navigating the transition from school to adult life. Since 1990, Pennsylvania’s Local Transition Coordinating Councils (LTCCs) have played a critical role in fostering collaboration, alignment, and shared responsibility among stakeholders. For the 2026–2027 school year, the Transition Coordinating Council of […]
Targeted for teachers in grades 3 to 8, this Reading Achievement Center series focuses on the literacy domain of reading comprehension. Participants learn instructional techniques to unlock reading comprehension, applicable to both literature and informational text. Price: $600 per person 2026-27 Meeting Dates: September 23, October 28, December 15, February 11
Meetings That Matter: Structuring Effective Data Teams September 24, 2026 at 8:30AM Explore how to design purposeful data meetings that lead to action—not just conversation. This session focuses on creating clear structures, defining team roles, and using student data to drive instructional and intervention decisions. Learn more and Register
This three-module Reading Achievement Center series is open to participants who attended “TDA: Effective Instructional Practices” during a previous school year. In this series, participants will deepen their understanding of the reading, thinking, and writing processes necessary for TDA success. Price: $450 per person 2026-27 Meeting Dates: September 24, February 2, March 3
Strong Starts: Teaching Routines and Structuring Small Groups in Tier 1 September 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM Explore how strong classroom routines and intentional small-group structures can improve instruction for all learners. This session focuses on building efficient Tier 1 systems that increase engagement, maximize instructional time, and create opportunities for targeted support within the […]
