February 3, 2025 2025 Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education The Allegheny Intermediate Unit will host the annual Allegheny County Legislative Forum on Education in late March. Learn More The forum will tackle a variety of issues affecting public education in Allegheny County and Pennsylvania. Questions will be submitted by an audience of educators, administrators, parents, and other stakeholders. Those interested in attending can do so in person or online. For those attending in person, the event will take place at the AIU Central Office, located at 475 Waterfront Drive in Homestead. Those attending virtually can do so through Zoom. The panel will include Allegheny County state legislators and will be moderated by former KDKA-TV reporter Jon Delano. The forum will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 27. The program will conclude by 8:30 p.m. and will be followed by a meet-and-greet with legislators.
June 3, 2024 Kindergarten Transition White Paper Highlights Regional Efforts Trying Together has released a white paper titled “Kindergarten Transition” that includes research on transition activities, possible policy opportunities, and recommendations to support effective kindergarten transition. Learn More The transition from pre-k to kindergarten is a critical point in the lives of young children and their families. However, during the 2021-2022 school year, 78% of three-year-olds and 65% of four-year-olds in Pennsylvania did not have access to a pre-k program. As a result, kindergarten was likely many families’ first entry into the school system as well as the first opportunity for some children to engage with classroom routines and socialization on a larger scale. Recommendations were made for state elected officials and local school district administrators. Some of these recommendations included: Requiring local transition teams Providing guidance on how to leverage funds Encouraging data sharing Advocating for full-day kindergarten Including parents and guardians in the transition process Ensuring high-quality, developmentally appropriate kindergarten Showing support for local pre-k and child care providers in providing pre-k Strengthening relationships and collaboration between early childhood programs and elementary schools Emphasizing culturally responsive practices Rethinking the possibility of school readiness Learn more about Trying Together’s mission of supporting equitable access to a strong kindergarten transition for all children across the region by reading the “Kindergarten Transition” white paper. Trying Together has joined the Allegheny Intermediate Unit and the United Way of Southwestern PA in a partnership known as Hi5!, which focuses on engaging all 43 public school districts in Allegheny County to develop and implement kindergarten transition plans.
April 24, 2023 Flex Space Summit – Remake Learning Days Flex Space Summit is a day full of exploration, innovation, and inspiration, bringing together teachers, architects, furniture designers, researchers, and more! During this one-day conference, attendees will learn about reimagining learning spaces. This conference will be held at Allegheny Intermediate Unit (475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120). This event is free to attend and is intended for adults. Registration is highly encouraged. When: Friday, 5/5 | 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Where: Allegheny Intermediate Unit, 475 E Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120 Register For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact Tyler Samstag at tyler.samstag@aiu3.net.
April 11, 2023 AIU Career Fair Join the Allegheny Intermediate Unit (AIU) as the organization hosts a Career Fair on Saturday, May 13 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. A variety of positions are available throughout the organization, including roles in English as a second language (ESL), special education, Head Start, Early Head Start, family and community engagement, occupational/physical therapy, virtual learning facilitators, and technology services programs. Attendees will be able to meet and network directly with AIU team members. All attendees are guaranteed an interview. Registration required. This event is in-person. Where: AIU Central Office, 475 E. Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA. 15120. Submit your resume to the AIU in advance. For more information, email recruitment@aiu3.net or visit the AIU Career Fair event page.