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 Intermediate Unit Services

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ACCESS Pennsylvania
Web-based technology that links members to over 2,800 libraries throughout Pennsylvania and surrounding states allowing them to share resources including books, tapes, periodicals, and sound recordings.
Abigail StaffordJudy Baker734-8388
Act 89/Nonpublic School Services
Services include guidance and counseling, psychological diagnostic evaluation, remedial and enrichment education, home and school visitations, and speech and language services.
Molly BeanMelanie Sturm734-8421
Administration
Administration of Board policy and overall operation of the IU.
Margie WallaceConnie Keiper734-8401
Adult Education/Adult Literacy/ESL
Provides literacy, GED,  and prevocational academic and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction to adults.
Deborah SturmKaren Sheldon836-0870 x (5223)
Alternative Education
Provides academic and behavioral support for students who have been unsuccessful in public school.
Genevieve MurphyCarol Marsden734-8476
Assistive Technology Program
Provides inservice, consultation, and direct services to districts and students in the use of assistive devices and augmentative communication systems to help students access the school curriculum.
Denise LuschiniCarol Marsden734-8476
Autism
Support for the development and implementation of school programs that support students with Autism to become successful participants in standards-based general education curriculum in a continuum of learning environments.
Ed Nientimp / Tom FadaleChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
Behavior/Interagency Coord.
Support for the development and implementation of programs and strategies to assist school staff to enhance pro-social behavior and to reduce challenging behavior of students.
Annette EcclesKaren Culbertson734-8479
BrainSTEPS/Traumatic Brain Injury
The Intermediate Unit has formed a BrainSTEPS team in conjunction with the Brain Injury Association of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Our team assists families and school personnel with coordination efforts for student school re-entry following a traumatic brain injury and hospitalization.
Annette Eccles814-734-8459
Business Manager Meetings
Occurs with district and vo-tech business managers prior to NOREBT Trust meetings.
Paula VareeLinda Cussins734-8439
Child Development Associate (CDA)
The Child Development Associate (CDA) program is designed to offer training opportunities for early childhood staff who want to enhance the quality of child care and early education they provide by defining, evaluating, recognizing, and implementing the competencies established by the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition.
Cynthia SnyderChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
Communications/Public Relations
Authorization of all press releases and all communication with the press flow from the Executive Director's office.
Margie WallaceConnie Keiper734-8401
Conference Room Reservations
All reservations of rooms by outside entities are coordinated through Internal Operations.  All internal room conflicts should be brought to the attention of Internal Operations.
Lacey MazeLacey Maze734-8460
Crisis Prevention & Intervention (CPI)
Consultation services to assist in developing crisis programs and procedures, as well as crisis support counseling services.
Annette EcclesKaren Culbertson734-8479
Curriculum Dev./Regulations
Assistance with aligning curriculum, assessment, and instruction with research-based best practices and state regulations on a customized basis to meet district needs.
Katy WolfromJen Benacci734-8387
Curriculum Directors Meetings
Monthly meetings hosted by the IU to share information, provide direction, and facilitate coordination of regional professional development, technical assistance, and collaborative activities.  District leaders also act as liaisons for information that IU educational consultants provide to the state regarding regional initiatives.
Della GentileTammy Soltis734-8458
Cyber Services Distance Learning
Engaging learners in individualized, appropriate online instruction to enhance student achievement. (This is a private site.)
Cathy Anderson / Tonya SamuelsBonnie Samuels / Raina Humes734-8424 / (8375)
Cyber Services/Online Courses
The Cyber Services program offers online professional development courses for educators, in order to provide a unique opportunity to pursue personal and professional development goals while reducing the amount of time spent away from their jobs.
Cathy Anderson / Tonya SamuelsBonnie Samuels / Raina Humes734-8424 / (8375)
Data Tools & Analysis
Support for data management and analysis to make data-informed decisions: Data Tools (CDA, eMetrics, PVAAS, Grow, paayp.com, 4Sight, Benchmark Assessment, Data Dialogue facilitation, Adequate Yearly Progress).
Katy Wolfrom / Deborah SturmJen Benacci / Laura Caldwell734-8387 / (8402)
Document Management
Document management is a service that provides digitizing of paper records, the storage and retrieval of digitized paper and electronic records, and archiving of electronic records via a rule-based system.
Vince Humes / Rick KellyDawn Banister734-8391
Early Childhood Intervention
Provides services to children ages three to five years who have developmental difficulties which interfere with learning.  Services include developmental screenings, multi-disciplinary evaluations, preschool classrooms, outreach services, itinerant supportive services to preschools, home-based services, coordination with other agencies, and toddler and school age transition planning.
Cynthia SnyderDiane Skelton (staff support) / Kim Sanders (referrals, IEPs, ERs, agency contracts)734-8477 / (8461)
Emergency Substitute Consortium
Consortium identifies, screens, trains, and obtains emergency substitute teachers for school districts.
Darlene Wheaton / Linda SamuelsMary Charlton734-8407
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Individualized instruction and tutoring service for non-English or limited-English speaking students.
Molly BeanMelanie Sturm734-8421
eStrategic Planning (eSP)
Web-based eStrategic Planning System aligned with Leading for Learning!
Della GentileJen Benacci734-8387
Family Literacy
Provides comprehensive program to Warren County families including: adult literacy education, early childhood education, parenting education, and interactive literacy activities.
Regina RastatterKaren Sheldon836-0870 x (5223)
Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Checks
The IU has been designated as one of PA's fingerprint sites for processing digital fingerprints which are sent electronically to the FBI for anyone hired after April 1, 2007, working in the schools who may have direct contact with students. For further information, refer to our Web site: www.iu5.org
Linda SamuelsKim Winkelbauer734-8404
GE/Council for Opportunities in Education (COE)
This initiative provides activities to improve college access for students at Central Career and Technical School.
Sheri WelshSharon Proper836-0870 x (5227)
GED Classes & Testing
Study to improve skills necessary in language arts writing (grammar and essay), social studies, science, language arts reading and math in order to successfully pass the high school equivalency exam.
Regina RastatterKaren Sheldon836-0870 x (5223)
Gifted Networking
Teachers of the gifted networking sessions held four times during the school year.
Annette EcclesKaren Culbertson734-8479
Graduate Courses
Courses are held at the IU and at sites throughout the region, with PDE graduate inservice credit eligibility.
Deborah SturmLaura Caldwell734-8402
Graphic Design
Professional graphic design and full service printing department for member school districts.
Lacey MazeLacey Maze734-8460
HALT! Bullying Prevention Program
A major element of the HALT! Program is the continued implementation of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.  The program has been utilized internationally for over 25 years with significant results in decreasing bullying behavior among children in grades K-10.  This program is not a curriculum, but rather a system wide approach that focuses on changing behaviors that lead to an improvement in school culture and a reduction in antisocial behaviors.
Michelee Curtze
High Fidelity Wraparound
High Fidelity Wraparound is a strengths based process that supports families in meeting their own needs, using their own community natural resources, and integrating current services.
Heather FickenworthChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
Higher Education Council
Collaboration with institutions of higher education.
Della GentileTammy Soltis734-8458
IEPWriter Consortium
IEPWriter by Leader Services is a web-based program that allows special education professionals to create Individual Education Programs (IEPs) and related documents using common web browsers.  IU 5 has joined together with several of its member districts to form a consortium in order to receive a discounted price.
Tammy HodgeTammy Hodge734-8464
Instructional Media & Technology Services (IMTS) Circulating Collections
The IMTS circulating library contains over 15,000 resources, including videotapes, CD-ROMS, DVDs, and instructional kits.  The most current listing of resources in the collection may be found using the Online Catalog accessible from the IMTS Web site at http://www.iu5.org/IMTS.  Resources may be located by keyword, curriculum area, title, or series.  Once a resource has been located it may be "booked" or requested online for delivery to a participating location.
James GallagherKaren Culbertson734-8375
JETS Competition
Annual March engineering competition for high school student teams.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
Joint Purchasing
Coordination of joint purchasing of supplies and equipment by the IU and member school districts.
Sandy JohnsonSue Gregor734-8436
Leading Educational Achievement through the Regional Network (LEARN)
Coordinate & facilitate the development & implementation of IU Pilot Programs, including but not limited to: Professional Development, K-12 Digital Content, Content Creation, Internet 2, Shared Services/Resources, Higher Education Partnerships, and Community Applications
Katy WolfromJudy Baker734-8388
Local Task Force
The Local Right to Education Task Force is made up of parents, professionals, and citizen advocates dedicated to the education of all school aged children who receive special education services.
Jeff ZibelmanCarol Marsden734-8476
Low Incidence & Inclusion
This initiative provides technical assistance to school districts to support their efforts to best meet the needs of students receiving special education services in the Least Restrictive Environment.
Ed NientimpChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
MASTERS
A one-week summer experience in math and science for gifted and highly talented elementary students.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
Math Networking
Support for the development and implementation of effective math curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
Lori PattonLaura Caldwell734-8402
Medicaid/ACCESS
Medical Assistance Billing of services such as speech and OT/PT for IU and district staff.
Cheryl HamiltonKaren Kibler / Nancy Ditmore / Nicole Sauers / Barb Albertson734-8451 / (8428) / (8423) / (8493)
Mental Health Services
The School-based Mental Health Services Program provided consultation, training, and school-based mental health services in all Erie County school districts.
Denny ValoneChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
Migrant Education
Provides supportive, health, tracking, and instructional services to children of migrant farm workers.
Carol BagleyAnna Marucci836-0870 x (5265)
Mobile Computer Labs
The Intermediate Unit has four mobile windows computer labs that can be transported to and set-up at any location.  They are completely self-contained with networking and printing capabilities.  If a connection to the Internet is available, these labs can be connected.  Eight to ten Macintosh computers are also available.
Vince Humes / Rick KellyDawn Banister734-8391
Neglected and Delinquent
The IU conducts needs assessments and provides training to the school staff in 16 school districts in our region in regards to homeless identification, school enrollment policies, and successful strategies to help homeless students achieve academically.
Tom Hargest / Jamie MillerTammy Soltis734-8458
NOREBT Trust
The IU coordinates health, dental, and vision benefits for thirteen and three affiliate school districts.
Cheryl HamiltonLinda Cussins734-8439
PA CARES Bullying Prevention Program
PA CARES (Creating an Atmosphere of Respect and Environment for Success) grants up to $7,500 for Pennsylvania schools to address the serious issue of bullying.
Laura YaegerTammy Soltis734-8458
PA Governor's Schools of Excellence
Operation of a competitive program centering in the areas of art, sciences, international studies, business, agriculture, health care, and teaching.  Regional award winners attend a special summer program at various colleges and universities throughout the Commonwealth.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
PAIU Academic Competition
Annual spring competition for high school student teams.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
Paraeducators (Spec. Ed.) Training
Preparation and technical assistance for non-professional classroom personnel in being efficient and effective in supporting students to be successful in the classroom.
Nancy Downey / Jeff ZibelmanKaren Culbertson734-8479
Paraprofessional Assessments
Paraprofessional assessment offered on-site to meet the "highly qualified" requirements of "No Child Left Behind."
Linda SamuelsKim Winkelbauer734-8404
PASA (PSSA Alternate Assessment)
States alternative exam for individuals with severe cognitive abilities.
Ed NientimpChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
PennData
PennData System is a student tracking system for funding special education services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Mary Eckart / Paula VareeMary Whitmer / Sue Gregor / Cayla Javor734-8468 / (8469) / (8386)
Personnel Meetings with Districts
Quarterly meetings held with district personnel staff to network on current issues.
Linda SamuelsKim Winkelbauer734-8404
Personnel Services
Coordinates total personnel matters including contract management, employment, and evaluation of staff.
Linda SamuelsMary Charlton / Maggie Niles / Kim Winkelbauer734-8407 / (8411) / (8404)
Principals' Networking
Elementary and secondary principals' networking/sharing sessions (four times/year).
Deborah SturmLaura Caldwell734-8402
Printing
Provides high volume copying, offset printing, and bindery services to school districts and related agencies.
Lacey MazeDeborah Daily734-8422
Professional Advisory Council (PAC)
Provides a monthly forum for superintendents to consider current issues and set the course for services to be offered by the IU.
Margie WallaceConnie Keiper734-8401
Professional Development (Act 48)
Workshops, networking sessions, and other staff development programs are held to meet the needs of the region's educators for staff development.
Deborah SturmLaura Caldwell734-8402
Professional Directory Web Site
This site hosts the Regional Professional Directory information for searching and printing our directory of regional school districts and agencies.
Connie KeiperConnie Keiper814-734-8401
Professional Library
The professional library provides over 4,000 books and periodicals to assist area educators with their professional development.  All titles may be accessed from the IMTS Web site under the Professional Library Link
James GallagherJudy Baker734-8388
Progress Monitoring
A comprehensive approach to meeting student learning needs, especially those with an IEP.  This includes: connecting an IEP to the assessment anchors; accommodations guides; school intervention model (SIM), and comprehensive training modules for staff.
Darlene WheatonWendy Carson734-8389
PSSA (Spec. Ed.-Institutions)
Provide communication/coordination with state contracted agency (DRC) to ensure students in local institutions participate in the PSSA tests.
Genevieve MurphyCarol Marsden734-8476
PSSA / AYP
Provide guidance and clarification to school districts.
Deborah SturmLaura Caldwell734-8402
Psychological Services
The IU provides psychological services to its member school districts, Charter schools, institutional settings as requested, and to Nonpublic Schools who request Act 89 Program Services.
Denny ValoneBarb Albertson734-8386
Reading Recovery
Assist school districts with Reading Recovery implementation.
Tom HargestTammy Soltis734-8458
Regional Choice Initiative (RCI)
College-level work and college credit can be earned by high school students by receiving direct instruction from college professors.  Courses are provided at a reasonable cost for the student's family and home school.
Carol Buckleitner / Mary JonesMelanie Sturm734-8421
Regional Summer School of Excellence
Two weeks of intensive laboratory and field site study in the life sciences at Gannon University in July for outstanding sophomore and junior science students.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
Response to Intervention (RtI)
A comprehensive, multi-tiered approach to enable early identification and intervention (RtI) for students at academic or behavioral risk.
Jeff Zibelman / Della GentileKaren King / Tammy Soltis734-8483 (8387)
Safe & Drug Free Schools
This program is designed to develop, improve, and implement a program of drug abuse prevention in conjunction with related community experts and provide resources for students K-12 in the non-public schools.
Molly Bean / Tom HargestMelanie Sturm734-8421
Satellite Programs
Programs received via satellite are distributed to area educators via videotape copies or broadcast, along with live teleconferences.
James GallagherJudy Baker734-8388
School Improvement Planning
Assist schools and districts with the Leading for Learning and Getting Results school improvement planning tools.
Katy Wolfrom / Della GentileJen Benacci734-8387
School to Career
Assists in the development of programs to prepare students for high skill, high wage employment opportunities.
Molly Bean / Sheri WelshKaren Culbertson734-8479
Science Resources
Support for the development and implementation of effective science curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
Katy WolfromJen Benacci734-8387
Secondary Literacy Council
This program focuses on strategies and programs that impact low-achieving secondary readers.  The Strategic Instruction Model (SIM), Reading Apprenticeship framework, technology and library resources, as well as book circles give teachers practical, theory-based reading instruction that helps them to make decisions.
Darlene WheatonWendy Carson734-8389
Special Education
The following special education programs and related services are offered:  Autistic Support, Blind/Visually Impaired Support, Deaf/Hearing Impaired Support, Emotional Support, Learning Support, Life Skills Support, Multi-Disability Support, Speech and Language Support, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Early Childhood Intervention are available as related services.
Jeff Zibelman / Tammy HodgeKaren King734-8483
Streaming Media
Streaming media is streaming video or digital media, that may be accessed through the IMTS Online Catalog.  Currently members have access to 6,000 full-length streaming videos, thousands of video clips, tens of thousands of still photos, lesson plans, encyclopedia articles, calendar related resources, and Web links, all aligned to PA state standards and readily accessible by a computer with Internet access.
James GallagherWendy Carson734-8389
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
The IU offers consultation and on-site technical assistance to school districts to support school district personnel in meeting the needs of at-risk students.
Denny ValoneChris Dzeskewicz734-8455
Student Forum
The purpose of the Student Forum is for students from city and county schools to gather in an interactive forum to exchange ideas, work collaboratively, and learn skills to take back to their schools and communities.
Carol BagleyMelanie Sturm734-8421
Student Membership Reporting
District information on student attendance for submission to PDE.
Mary Eckart / Paula VareeSue Gregor / Mary Whitmer / Cayla Javor734-8469 / (8386) / (8468)
Summer Foods Program
Continues the free and reduced lunch programs through the summer months.
Molly Bean / Adele HosuSharon Proper836-0870 x (5227)
Supplemental Educational Services (SES)
The IU provides extra academic assistance for low-income students who are attending Title I schools that have failed to make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for three or more years.
Tom HargestTammy Soltis734-8458
Talent Search
Provides academic assistance and motivates income-eligible first generation college students to pursue postsecondary education programs.  Services may begin with sixth grade.
Adele HosuSharon Proper836-0870 x (5227)
Teacher Certification
Personnel services assists educators and school districts with questions on certification.
Linda SamuelsMary Charlton734-8407
Teaching American History (TAH) through the Pennsylvania Story
A federal competitive grant to enhance student learning through content and pedagogy professional development.
Deborah SturmLaura Caldwell734-8402
Tech Prep
The Tech Prep Program provides students with an educational pathway, educational supports, and opportunities needed to adapt to the technical challenges of the future
Molly Bean / Sheri WelshKaren Culbertson734-8479
Technology Integration and Professional Technology Resources
Coordination of staff development opportunities designed to address the role of technology and instructional resources in a standards-based environment.
Katy Wolfrom / James GallagherWendy Carson734-8389
Technology Solutions & Services
Mobile labs, administrative applications, internet connectivity, technology planning and consultation, telephones and TRC Help Desk are the main services provided by Technology Solutions and Services.
Vince Humes / Rick Kelly / Judy DausonDawn Banister734-8391
Teleconferencing
We offer teleconferencing for IU and district staff to reduce traveling a great distance for a half day or a few hour meeting.
Della GentileJudy Baker734-8388
Title I
Cooperative administration and coordination of district Title I LEA programs.  Assistance is provided for those students needing reading/math remediation and other related services.
Molly Bean / Tom HargestTammy Soltis734-8458
Title II - Staff Development
Title IIA and Title IID
Molly Bean / Tom HargestTammy Soltis734-8458
Title V
This program is designed to improve K-12 education for students attending Nonpublic Schools through the acquisition of computers, AV equipment, library resources, tests, etc.
Molly Bean / Tom HargestTammy Soltis734-8458
Training and Consultation (TaC)
The purpose of this federal program is to provide staff development, technical assistance, and consultation for school district staff.  These programs are offered to help improve the academic and behavior success of students.
Darlene Wheaton / Della Gentile / Jeff ZibelmanWendy Carson / Laura Caldwell / Karen Culbertson / Tammy Soltis734-8389 / (8402) / (8479)             / (8458)
Transition (Special Ed. Secondary)
Support for the development and implementation of collaborative efforts of schools, community agencies, families, and the community to provide transition to post-school employment, community living, independence, recreation, and citizenship for secondary students.
Nancy DowneyKaren Culbertson734-8479
Transportation (Students)
Provides transportation services for early intervention and school age special education pupils to and from their schools along with consultation to districts.
Sandy JohnsonSue Gregor734-8469
Upward Bound Math/Science
Provides academic assistance and motivates income eligible first generation college students to pursue postsecondary education (math/science) programs.  Grades 9-12 with 6 week summer college experience.
Molly Bean / Sheri WelshSharon Proper836-0870 x (5227)
Van Delivery Service
The IU van delivery system makes weekly deliveries to members in the NW Tri-County region.
James Gallagher / Abigail StaffordJudy Baker734-8388
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