Rolling Point 2008 2009

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) : 

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) Helping schools excel ◊ Helping children learn

IU History : 

IU History Designed to: provide regional services to school districts function as liaison between school districts and Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Established by the Pennsylvania State Legislature in 1970

Dr. Marjorie A. Wallace, Executive Director : 

Dr. Marjorie A. Wallace, Executive Director Goals: Assure public awareness of IU mission, vision, and shared values Assure high quality services that schools desire Assure stakeholder input on regular basis

IU5 Mission Statement : 

IU5 Mission Statement IU5 will support school districts by creating and implementing quality services while meeting the current, emerging, and future needs of their students.

IU5 Vision Statements : 

IU5 Vision Statements Maintain a supportive and collaborative work environment in which staff are: Treated fairly, equitably, with respect, and with high professional expectations Eager to come to work and to excel The first choice in northwestern PA for educational solutions and services

IU5 Vision Statements : 

IU5 Vision Statements With input from school board directors and school staff, the IU provides state-mandated services in a manner that best meets school district needs. The IU continually improves and refines its goals, plans, programs, and services through regular monitoring and data analysis.

IU5 Vision Statements : 

IU5 Vision Statements Information on IU services and actions is communicated frequently, openly, and consistently to the relevant stakeholders. Resources of the IU are managed responsibly, efficiently, and effectively. All educators will utilize state-of-the-art technology, resources, and materials.

Shared Values : 

Shared Values Change is inevitable, improvement imperative, and survival optional. Our school districts’ needs and PDE directives shape our IU and its work, not vice versa. Diversity must be recognized and valued. Learning is a partnership among schools, family, and community.

Shared Values : 

Shared Values All students can learn and achieve success to their potential. Open, honest, and authentic communication is paramount. Learning is a life-long process. Personal wellness and fitness are essential life habits. Responsibilities and contributions of each individual should be acknowledged.

Administrative Services : 

Administrative Services Personnel Services Emergency Substitute Teacher Consortium FBI Fingerprinting NCLB Paraprofessional Assessment HALT! Bullying Prevention Program Internal Operations Conference Room Facilities Grant Committee Regional Choice Initiative (RCI)

Early Intervention/ Mental Health Services : 

Early Intervention/ Mental Health Services Autism Support Program Early Childhood Intervention School-Based Mental Health School Psychological Services Student Assistance Program

Financial Services : 

Financial Services Business Management Consultation Business Managers’ Meetings Transportation ACCESS Billing PennData Reporting Joint Purchasing Reverse Auction Attendance Tracking NOREBT Insurance Trust

School Improvement Services : 

Act 89 Cyber Services/Distance Learning Educational Program Services Gannon Partnership Professional Development English as a Second Language Federal Programs School Improvement Services

School Improvement Services : 

School Improvement Services Instructional Media and Technology Services (IMTS) Leading Educational Achievement Through the Regional Network (LEARN) Migrant Education PA Cares: Bullying Prevention Training and Consultation (TaC)

School Improvement Services : 

School Improvement Services Pennsylvania Middle/High School Computer Fair Junior Engineering Technical Societies (JETS) PAIU Academic Competition Pennsylvania Governor’s School of Excellence (PGSE) MASTERS Regional Summer School of Excellence (RSSE) Student Forum Young Writers’ and Illustrators’ Contest Student Programs: MASTERS - 2008 06/24/2008

School Improvement Services : 

School Improvement Services School to Career Tech Prep Summer Foods TRIO Programs GE/Council for Opportunities in Education Talent Search Upward Bound Math/Science Student Services:

School Improvement Services : 

School Improvement Services Adult Basic Education Adult English as a Second Language Alternative Diploma Family Literacy General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Move Up Workforce Preparation

Special Education Services : 

Special Education Services Direct/Supportive Instructional Services Academic Assistive Technology Blind/ Visually Impaired Services Deaf/Hard of Hearing Services Occupational Therapy Physical Therapy Speech and Language Services Parent Support Center Professional Development Supervision for Special Education Program Technical Support 2007-2008 Annie Sullivan Award Recipient Dr. Joanne Carlburg

Technology Solutions and Services : 

Application development Content Filtering Internet Access Multipoint Video Conferencing to Diverse End Points Networking Project Management Scopia Desktop Web Conferencing Secure Collaboration Sites Using Sharepoint 2007 Training Technology Solutions and Services

Slide 20: 

Music courtesy of: The String Quartet Tribute to The Red Hot Chili Peppers