Intermediate Unit 1

📢 Don’t miss the first session of our School Resource Officer Training this Friday, November 1st! Equip yourself with essential skills in trauma-informed practices, de-escalation, and more — register now! https://lnkd.in/eyfN4DZm Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

On Friday, IU1 Waynesburg honored our local heroes with a special First Responders Celebration! 🚓🐾🚒🚑 Greene County Sheriff K-9, Waynesburg VFD, Washington County Ambulance & Chair, and PA State Police gave exciting presentations, answered questions, and showcased their vehicles. Students showed their appreciation by presenting cards and gifts, and the school donated cases of water to each agency as a token of thanks for their service. 💙 #communitysupport #thankyoufirstresponders Don Martin, Ed.DDr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

Friday was such an exciting day with BotsIQ at IU1 McMurray that one post just wasn’t enough! Here are more moments of students actively exploring careers and building hands-on skills. #STEM #FutureInnovators 🥽🔧💡 Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

Day 2 of the Superintendents Retreat wrapped up with an insightful presentation from Pennsylvania Department of Education Laura Fridirici, followed by a CTC panel and a Career Readiness vendor fair. 🙌 A huge thank you to our partners - American Fidelity, BMC Office Furniture, Coterra Energy, D&M Construction Unlimited Inc, EI Associates - Architects & Engineers, GDC IT Solutions (GDC), McClure Company, Pathway2Careers, SitelogIQ, TEAMology Inc, and TOPP Business Solutions - for their support in making this event a success! 🎉 #Leadership #Education #CareerReady Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

🎉We are excited to announce that Jim Denova, an independent contractor at Intermediate Unit 1 and a seasoned expert in education and workforce development, has received the University of Pittsburgh Institute of Politics Coleman Award for excellence in community service! With decades of experience in philanthropy and leadership roles at organizations like the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, Jim has made a significant impact on our communities. His dedication to education, STEAM initiatives, and community improvement is truly inspiring. We are fortunate to have Jim on our team — his commitment to making a difference in the lives of young people is invaluable! 👏 #CommunityService #EducationExcellence Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

The 3-day Superintendents Retreat, hosted by Intermediate Unit 1, Luzerne Intermediate Unit 18 and Neiu 19 kicked off last night in Hershey, PA! 🎉 Attendees include superintendents from school districts across those regions and IU administrators. Today is packed with speakers, presentations, networking, and more! The day began with an inspiring keynote from Judd Pittman, Pennsylvania Department of Education Director of Career and Technical Education. Here's to a productive and insightful retreat ahead! 🚀 #education #leadershipdevelopment Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

Come to the Spotlight Your Future Fall Showcase at the Washington County College Center! Attendees can explore various programs, including affordable associate degrees, dual enrollment, high school academies, online classes, and non-credit courses. The event offers high school students the opportunity to discover early college options and career or transfer pathways. Participants can even enroll on the spot!📝 Please RSVP via the QR code! ⬇️ Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

On behalf of Intermediate Unit 1 and the Adult Education staff, we proudly celebrated 26 students from four counties last evening for earning their HSE Diplomas by successfully passing the GED or HiSET exams. We are immensely proud of each student and extend our best wishes for their future success!🎓  A heartfelt thank you to EQT Corporation for generously supporting these students with vouchers and scholarships! Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent Brandi Miller

On October 10th, 7-12 grade students from our Waynesburg campus visited the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, PA. During their visit, they explored the museum and walked along the Flight Path, learning about the courageous actions of the 40 passengers and crew members aboard Flight 93. One student had a particularly unique experience at the Tower of Voices - a 93-foot-tall structure that holds 40 wind chimes, each symbolizing a passenger or crew member. The student lay inside the tower, recording the sounds created as the wind passed through the chimes. This musical landmark near the entrance of the memorial offers an auditory tribute, evoking remembrance through its carefully designed patterns, representing the tragedy and bravery of September 11, 2001. #NeverForget ❤️ Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent

The first IU1 School Spotlight of the 2024-2025 school year belongs to Albert Gallatin Area School District 🩶🤍 Read up on all the amazing things they've got going on here! ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e6spRMku Don Martin, Ed.D Dr. Kristin Szewczyk Jenny Lent