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Dr. Tim Runge and Dr. Erica Kaurudar from PaTTAN joined IU8 Multi-Tiered System of Supports Consultants for day one of collaborative discussions focused on Tier 1 MTSS work with ...

September 11, 2026 marked the 25th anniversary of the attacks that forever changed our nation. PMSC AmeriCorps and IU 8 representatives served at the Flight 93 National Memorial t...

SpringMath Accelerate's latest publication highlights the tremendous growth the CVES 3rd and 4th grade students demonstrated in mathematics since adopting the SpringMath fluency p...

Mr. Lance Hudak, IU8 Teacher, proudly presents a diploma to one of his students. Your hard work is reflected in this wonderful accomplishment. Congratulations!

Today we officially welcome Dr. Jennifer Anderson into her role as Executive Director. Dr. Christina Ramsey also joins us as Assistant Executive Director. It's going to be an a...

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. Ma...

Several IU leaders are shown here wishing Dr. Butler well as he departs from IU8 and begins his next chapter. We thank him for his leadership and dedication to our IU and our reg...

What does it really look like when an education leader embraces AI — not just in theory, but in practice? In this episode, Matt Karabinos sits down with Dr. Jennifer Anderson, Ass...

Teachers are no strangers to change. New platforms, new procedures, new initiatives, and new expectations come our way (sometimes all in the same school year). It is natural to wo...

Every student in our four counties deserves unique learning opportunities. We're poised to offer these but need a little financial boost! Examples include local day camps, teena...

For the last several years, PA Smart Grant Funding has enabled IU 8 to become a Workforce Development Partner and join other organizations making efforts to support our four count...

Congratulations to the 13 (4 shown) graduates of one of IU 8's specialized educational programs! Led by teacher Lance Hudak (in photo), these young people face significant chall...

Congratulations! Mr. Brian Bressler, an IU 8 board member who comes from the Tyrone Area School District, has been named the 2026 recipient of the Thomas Bullington Award. This...

We congratulate Karen Dillen on retirement after 30 amazing years of teaching and service to learners of IU 8! The impact Karen has had on our community is immeasurable and we w...

This summer we are again leading our STEM Camp Day for learners ages 9-12. Details here!

After years of remote work and constant screen time, I’ve started reflecting on the physical impact digital living may be having on us. This post explores why educators may need t...

Keep an eye out in the community this summer for our STEM Van! You'll see it at various local festivals and similar events across our four counties.

In Week 1, IU 8 students solved an incredible 222,606 math problems , with standout performances from schools across the region. By the May 5 statewide update, Appalachia IU 8 ha...

IU 8 has been awarded the BrainSTEPS Team Exceptional Performance Award for the 2025–2026 school year! Thanks to the strong leadership of Dr. Kara Madara, our team has been ...