Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) invites you to join IU1, schools, and partners from around Southwestern Pennsylvania and Northern West Virginia on October 4, 2023 from 10AM to 1PM at West Virginia University’s Erickson Alumni Center as they showcase their Innovation Grant success at the Annual Innovation Showcase! 

The Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation, EQT Foundation, and the Equitrans Midstream Foundation have awarded over 100 grants since 2019 to southwestern Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia classrooms to expand and support cutting-edge education. The grants seek to encourage school districts, primarily in rural communities, to develop engaging programs and curriculum with innovation and design serving as the driving force behind science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics education.

We hope that you can stop in to explore, learn, and connect with local educational organizations, teachers, and students on how they got a jump start in innovation through the Innovation Grants. Projects cover a wide variety of topics including sustainable agriculture, energy sources, digital design/fabrication, computer science, robotics, math, anatomy, arts and so much more!

Join us for a gathering of regional K-12 educators who are committed to centering their attention on K-12 computer science education. This in-person event will take place on Monday, October 9, 2023 from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm at 475 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA 15120.

Whether you're a classroom teacher, school counselor, or district/building administrator this forum offers a unique opportunity for you to Discover current and emerging trends in computer science education, Connect with colleagues and peers and Plan for the future.

During the forum, you'll hear comments from our keynote speaker, attend inspiring InfoByte breakout sessions focused on various themes in computer science education, and enter to win prizes you can use in the classroom!

You will also have a chance to visit with local and national vendors to gain insights into their latest curricula, products, and resources as you begin planning your budgets and scheduling for the 2024-2025 school year.