The WIU Pulse
by Westmoreland Intermediate Unit
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Supporting Youth Mental Health in Schools and Communities
Supporting Youth Mental Health in Schools and Communities
About this podcast
The WIU Pulse features an in-depth look at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. Join us to learn about this vibrant educational service agency and the many programs and services it offers!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 23 episodes
- Supporting Youth Mental Health in Schools and Communities · 33 min · Season 2 Episode 10How can schools and communities support the mental health and well-being of young people? In this episode of the WIU Pulse, Dr. Becky Honrath, Student Services Director, and Joe…
- From Early Intervention to Kindergarten: Navigating the Transition · 20 minWhat can families expect when their child transitions from Preschool Early Intervention to kindergarten? In this episode of the WIU Pulse, Kristine Samide, Early Childhood…
- Assistive Technology - Making Things Possible for Students · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 8In this episode of the WIU Pulse, guest Sarah Wagner, Educational Consultant with the WIU Training and Consultation (TaC) Team, shares the vital role the team plays in supporting…
- Inside the WIU Academic Competition · 13 min · Season 2 Episode 7Each year, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit hosts one of its most anticipated student-centered events - the Academic Competition - bringing together high school students from…
- Collaboration for Safer Schools: The PAIU School Safety and Security Conference · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 6Does school safety and security impact you? If so, you'll want to tune in for this important conversation. On this episode of the WIU Pulse Podcast, we’re joined by Ashley Lenker…
- Voices in ESL: Certification, Impact, and Life in the Classroom · 21 min · Season 2 Episode 5Are you a Pennsylvania-certified teacher curious about what it’s like to work with students who are learning English as a second language? In this episode, we dive into the world…
- WIU Employee Spotlight - Derek Rhoderick, Custodian · 6 min · Season 2 Episode 4With nearly 300 incredible staff members at the WIU, each playing a vital role in supporting our schools, districts, and communities, it’s time to highlight the people who make…
- From Bachelor's Degree to Special Education Certification · 15 min · Season 2 Episode 3Do you have a bachelor's degree in any field? Are you currently a teacher? Have you ever wondered about teaching students with special needs? In this episode, meet our partner…
- Impacting Reading Literacy with LETRS · 27 min · Season 2 Episode 2In today's conversation, you're going to meet Dr. Jason Stragand, the WIU's Early Childhood Services Director and certified facilitator of School Age and Early Childhood LETRS…
- Meet Our National Partner AESA · 37 min · Season 2 Episode 1What is AESA— the Association of Educational Service Agencies - and how does this innovative national organization support education across the US. In today’s conversation…
- Leading School Safety in Westmoreland County · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 12How does Safety and Security training through the WIU impact schools? Today, we’re talking with Joe Rice, WIU Student Services Supervisor and Safety and Security Coordinator and…
- The Early Intervention Classroom · 21 min · Season 1In this episode, you’re going to meet Clairview School’s Early Intervention classroom teacher, Amanda Mars, and classroom assistant, Judy Hagerman. They’re here to talk about…
- Pulse Promo - Aspire to Teach Expo · 7 minHosted by the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, the Aspire to Teach Expo is a collaboration with Westmoreland County school districts and in partnership with St. Vincent College’s…
- Pulse Promo - Special Education Teacher Certification Info Night · 4 minThe Westmoreland Intermediate Unit will host a Special Education Teacher Certification informational evening on January 22, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. Presented in…
- The Impact of Early Intervention In Our Community · 23 minIn today's conversation, you’re going to meet Jamie Gregorich, EI Itinerant Development Teacher and Katie Ruckert, EI Speech Language Pathologist to learn more about their roles…
- A New Approach to Teaching and Learning Science · 19 min · Season 1 Episode 7In this episode, we are talking about the new Pennsylvania Science Standards, also known as STEELS! Join us as Curriculum Services Supervisor Lauren Cunningham sheds some light…
- Work Discovery at the WIU · 29 min · Season 1 Episode 6What is Work Discovery and how does this WIU program prepare students with special needs to transition from school to employment and to life after graduation? Today we are…
- Pulse Promo | WIU Foundation Holiday Dance · 4 min · Season 1 Episode 5In this episode of the WIU Pulse Promo, Luann Murtha, WIU Foundation president shares exciting details about the Holiday Dance for students, being held on December 6th. Listen…
- PULSE CHECK - Reading Fluency | Agree or Disagree? · 13 min · Season 1 Episode 4In this Pulse Check, WIU Student Services Supervisor Jason Stragand explores reading fluency and asks the question, "agree or disagree?" How should we approach this big idea in…
- Inspiring Special Education Teachers Through Innovation · 24 min · Season 1 Episode 3What inspires special education teachers in their classroom roles? In this episode we meet Cameron Kovatch a teacher who is taking an innovative approach at Clairview School.
