Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8

Registration is open! PA EDGE

Professional development, close to home. 💡

PA EDGE presents elevateED -a dedicated day of growth, collaboration, and practical learning designed specifically for school and district leaders.

Connect with peers, unlock fresh perspectives, and take actionable insights back to your school.

🔗 Secure your spot: https://paedge.org/EventRegistration

Our STEM Education van will be on the road this weekend at two events. Stop by to code a robot, build a Lego structure, create a pin, and so much more.

Learning for all ages!

CSB2 Ecosystem Cuppett Bros. Farm Sunflower Festival Portage Area Summerfest

Opening Day!

Opening Day! All IU 8 Staff gather for the 2026-2027 Professional Learning Institute. Bring on the school year!...

This summer we hosted classes for 24 teens interested in aviation. Students spent a week studying weather, airspace laws and other content. They also practiced flying drones.

Many have passed their FAA Exam and have been given a drone to use in their community.

We're so proud of them and appreciative to the Grable Foundation for funding!

CSB2 Ecosystem

Things are moving and shaking this July at IU 8!

Dr. Jennifer Anderson has been approved as our Executive Director and we welcome Dr. Christina Ramsey as incoming Assistant Executive Director.

We wish Dr. Butler the best as he moves onto his next chapter.

Seeking: Special Education Transition Teacher in Blair County!

See details at www.iu08.org Job Opportunities

Public libraries have a lot to offer our communities!

CSB2 Ecosystem

Unearth a Story and make a new discovery at one of the 8 Blair County Libraries this Summer.

Sponsored by Benzel's.

Welcome, World of Learning at IU8 teachers!

Please help us welcome another group of new teachers joining the World of Learning team for the 2026–27 school year! 🎉

We're excited to welcome educators in Chinese, French, Arabic, and American Sign Language (ASL) as we continue expanding opportunities and bringing engaging, live virtual instruction to students across our partner districts.

Welcome to WOL—we're so glad you're here! 👏

The IU8 MTSS team is excited for the opportunity to present at this amazing event to share the Windber Area School District’s MTSS success story!

The IMA (International MTSS Association) Global Summit is designed to help schools move beyond ideas and into action!
Whether you're new to MTSS or looking to strengthen existing systems, this event will provide you with actionable strategies, meaningful connections, and renewed momentum for the year ahead!

Every session is live-streamed & recorded! Register today using this link: https://www.mtssassociation.org/ima-global-summit

📅 July 29–31, 2026
📚 Extended Workshops: August 1, 2026

The countdown is officially on. elevateED (provided by PA EDGE) is bringing regional premier professional learning right to you, and you won't want to miss a single second.

Get ready for a powerful day packed with dynamic speakers, engaging breakout sessions, and timely conversations designed to shape the future of education today.

Clear your schedule, set your reminders, and mark your calendar for the location nearest you:

September 22 | Doylestown, PA (Bucks County Intermediate Unit )

October 21 | Altoona, PA ( Intermediate Unit 8 )

📢 More details are coming soon! Keep your eyes peeled so you can secure your spot the moment registration opens.

Supported by our proud partners: Magnolia Consulting Group & LinkIt!