Schools & Districts

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit exists to provide services to schools and districts.  Those services are provided to public, private and parochial schools throughout Allegheny County. 

The AIU not only provides services to schools, but we run our own schools as well.

PA Learners Online (PALO) Cyber Charter School runs out of the AIU Central Office in Homestead.  Teachers and students communicate and conduct classes over the Internet using a computer provided by PALO.

Three Special Education Centers are run by the AIU. Mon Valley School, Sunrise School, and the Pathfinder School are all operated by the AIU.  Each school provides a unique learning experience for students with special needs.

Bullying Policy  

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit Board of Directors recognizes the need to maintain a learning and working environment that is free from bullying and harassment. The AIU prohibits any and all forms of bullying as it violates the basic right of students and staff to be in a safe, orderly learning environment. This policy promotes positive interpersonal relationships among all members of the Allegheny Intermediate Unit community.

Pennsylvania Intermediate Units  

There are 29 Intermediate Units in Pennsylvania.  The Allegheny Intermediate Unit (Intermediate Unit #3) serves all of Allegheny County except for the City of Pittsburgh.  Information about all 29 Intermediate Units is available through our PA. Intermediate Unit web pages.

PA Learners Online Cyber Charter School  

PA LEARNERS Online (PALO) is a regional cyber charter school serving students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade.  PALO is a public school managed by the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.  Any student who is between the ages of 5 and 21 and is a resident of Pennsylvania may apply for enrollment to PALO.

Public Schools

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit provides services to all of Allegheny County's school districts.  One service, the Composite Calendar, pulls together important dates for all 42 of the public school districts.  The AIU runs 3 Special Education Centers that serves students from all of the school districts in Allegheny County.

Private & Parochial Schools

Private schools and the Diocese of Pittsburgh receive services from the Allegheny Intermediate Unit.  The AIU's Non-Public Schools Program works to provide services for students enrolled in private and parochial schools throughout Allegheny County.