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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Expo Being Held on April 13]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A Preschool Expo will be held on April 13th from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm in the Fred Rogers Room at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, located at 102 Equity Drive in Greensburg.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:29:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Board Meeting Rescheduled for February 4th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The January 27th WIU Board meeting, postponed due to weather, has been rescheduled for February 4th.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remote Instruction-January 29 & 30]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Clairview School, Greensburg Partial Hospitalization, and Early Intervention students will receive remote instruction on both Thursday and Friday.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:07:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Board Meeting Postponed]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The January 27 Board of Directors meeting has been postponed. A makeup date is to be determined.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:21:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 27th WIU Board Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Weather Related Contingency Plan]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Motion added to Agenda - 07/07/2025 - WIU Special Board Meeting]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Due to the lack of passage of the state budget and the emergency situation, a motion was added and approved to the 07/17/2025 WIU Special Board meeting.  The motion was to approve the engagement letter and appoint Dinsmore & Shohl LLP as Note Counsel Services.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 15:40:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Board Meeting Rescheduled to July 7, 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The June WIU Regular Board meeting has been rescheduled due to a lack of a quorum. The WIU Special Board Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:22:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[June 24, 2025 WIU BOARD MEETING CANCELED]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Tonight's meeting has been canceled due to a lack of a quorum.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIUJP Paper Bid Notice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bids will be accepted until 1:00 PM ET, April 22, 2025.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:31:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIUJP Paper Bid Notice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Paper Bids are now being accepted through 1:00 PM ET, March 18, 2025]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 13:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIUJP Fuel Bid Notice]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fuel Bids are now being accepted through 1:00pm on Monday, March 7, 2025.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:23:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Aspire to Teach Expo to be held on February 13th]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Hosted by the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, the Expo is a collaboration with Westmoreland County school districts and in partnership with St. Vincent College’s (SVC) Education Department. This one-of-a-kind informational event is designed to reach those with bachelor’s degrees (who may be working in other fields) as well as new education graduates.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 11:33:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Hosts Special Education Teacher Certification Information Evening]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Presented in partnership with the Luzerne Intermediate Unit, the session is open to individuals with bachelor’s degrees in any field.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Jan 2025 23:13:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Pulse Podcast - STEELS - A New Approach to Learning Science]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In this episode of the WIU Pulse, we are talking about the new Pennsylvania Science Standards, also known as STEELS! Join us as Curriculum Services Supervisor Lauren Cunningham sheds some light on this new approach to learning science!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:10:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Pulse Podcast - Work Discovery]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[What 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? In this episode, we talk with a transition coach mentor, a student, and the owner of a participating work site to find out how Work Discovery is making a difference in our community!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 14:39:00 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Launch of "The WIU Pulse" Podcast]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:36:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Western Pa. districts split on students’ cellphones as schools across the country add device policies]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1962143</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:51:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1958911</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Cameron Kovatch, Special Education Teacher at Clairview School]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:31:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Hiring Retired School Administrators]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1957583</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join our team for short-term, temporary assignments!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:00:38 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Norwin Graduated Senior Baseball Catcher Donates to WIU Foundation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1952179</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To help Early Intervention program to assist families whenever an emergency need arises]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:21:41 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2023-2024 Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1940749</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Terri Pajak (Paraeducator, Greensburg Partial Program)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 10:17:30 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Interested in a career in education?]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1908552</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on 4/25/24 for the Westmoreland  Public Education Career Fair!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 06 Apr 2024 10:12:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1836958</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Don Sabolcik (Paraeducator, Clairview School)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:58:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2022-2023 Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1836948</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Tiffany Diehl (Special Education Teacher, Greensburg Partial Program)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Oct 2023 14:51:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Grants Bonuses to Current Staff and Plans to Award Signing Bonuses for New Employees]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1773603</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:44:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[23-24 Science of Reading/LETRS Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1774441</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Save the date for these workshops (at no cost). Registration coming soon!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2023 13:35:18 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Technology Services RFP Announcement]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7 (WIU7) is soliciting proposals for Contracted Technology Services.  The WIU seeks support with all devices, servers, networks, and systems. Additionally, we are looking for infrastructure support, on-site support, and entrepreneurial product and service partnerships.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2023 06:18:24 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Nearly $52M cost deficit in state funding for public education in Westmoreland County]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1773591</link>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:38:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Latrobe Harley Owners Group (HOGS)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1773605</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Visit Clairview School on the last day of school]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:49:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[3rd Annual School Safety & Security Symposium]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1759621</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[FREE Workshop; Topics Include: Cyber Security, Mental Health, Emergency Management & Community Partnerships]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2023 13:03:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[County-wide Skating Party (FREE for students with special needs)]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, May 18 from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Latrobe Skating Center]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 13:50:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[RFP for Transportation Services]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1727179</link>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2023 13:39:55 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kids Health & Wellness Fair April 29]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1755396</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Fun for the whole family: Sat. April 29, 10 AM- 3 PM at the Westmoreland Mall!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 11:38:43 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Foundation Spring Bingo]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1714638</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 15, 2023- tickets are now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2023 10:27:38 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Public Education Career Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[April 20 from 10 AM - 7 PM at the WCCC Campus]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 09:03:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[BEST Family Night]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1748362</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, April 27 from 5:30- 7:00 pm]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2023 08:58:59 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rep. Abby Major visits WIU & Clairview School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1715472</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thursday, January 26, 2023]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:33:13 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Champions of Art Award Ceremony & Art Show]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1705661</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[You are invited to the Heroes & Leaders Champions of Art Award Ceremony on Saturday, April 1, from 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM. Open to the public!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2023 08:56:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rachel's Challenge Community Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1730861</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Come hear the incredible story of Rachel Scott on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Greensburg Salem MS Auditorium.  FREE TO ALL!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:02:41 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clairview School receives $5,600 donation from Latrobe Harley Owners Group (HOG)]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1709490</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Latrobe HOG has generously given Clairview School a donation for 20+ years!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:01:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Science of Reading Workshops]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1682168</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[All Science of Reading workshops are from 8:00 am-12:00 pm and are located at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit. Act 48 hours will be provided.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2022 08:38:46 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1665016</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Adam Zawalsh (Special Education Teacher, Greensburg Partial Program)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 15:02:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1665004</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Awarded to Diane Huff (Westmoreland County Youth Shelter)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:53:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preparing for Santa's Workshop at Clairview School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1693926</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WIU7 likes the number 7! It only took 7 carts full of goodies to prepare for Clairview School's Santa's Workshop!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 16:09:48 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Holiday Giving]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1693915</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Accepting public donations of non-perishable food & unwrapped toys]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:57:51 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clairview Student Creates Braille Holiday Greeting Cards]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1695257</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Aly, a 10th-grade student, is typing decorating, and sending holiday cards to the blind/visually impaired community upon request]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:38:29 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Act 91 Classroom Management Course Registration]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1565506</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This course is designed to introduce and reinforce standard teaching practices for non-traditional education professionals looking to gain credentials as a classroom monitor under PA Act 91.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 10:00:42 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1519783</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Matthew Thomas, Student Services Director, presented the 2020-2021 Annie Sullivan Award to Mr. Jeffrey Beard, Teacher, at the Tuesday evening WIU Board of Directors meeting.  Pictured - Dr.  Jason Conway, executive director, Mr. Jeffrey Beard, award recipient, and Mr. Paul Scheinert, president-WIU Board of Directors]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:29:18 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1519713</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the Tuesday, October 26, 2021 WIU Regular Board Meeting, Dr. Matthew Thomas, Student Services Director, awarded the 2020 Outstanding Paraeducator Award to Ms. Beth Giesmann.  Dr. Jason Conway, Executive Director, and Mr. Paul Scheinert, President-WIU Board of Directors, congratulate Ms. Giesmann (pictured).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:29:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-2020 Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1484084</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Jason Conway, WIU-Executive Director and Mr. Paul Scheinert, President-WIU Board of Directors congratulate Ms. Holly Tonkin, Teacher, who was awarded the 2019-2020 Annie Sullivan Award at the WIU Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, August 24, 2020.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:29:07 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019-2020 Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1484037</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the Tuesday, August 24, 2021 WIU Regular Board Meeting, Dr. Matthew Thomas, Student Services Director, awarded the 2019-2020 Outstanding Paraeducator Award to Ms. Cindy Davis.  Dr. Jason Conway, Executive Director, and Mr. Paul Scheinert, President-WIU Board of Directors, congratulate Ms. Davis (pictured)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 10:28:57 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Clairview School Craft & Vendor Show]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1666198</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Clairview School will host the Annual Craft & Vendor Show on Saturday, November 5 from 9:00 am-3:00 pm.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 08:31:58 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Impact Grants are Available- up to $1,000 for Educators!]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1665052</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Grants up to $1,000 are available to educators in both district-operated and WIU-operated classrooms throughout Westmoreland County.  They are no longer limited to special education services, although the inclusion of special education students will be considered a plus. Please find the letter, guidelines, and application form here. Applications are due October 31!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 08:43:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2021-2022 Westmoreland County Academic Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1580753</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WIU was proud to host the 2021-2022 Westmoreland County Academic Competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2022 15:00:13 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Broadband Internet Access - Westmoreland Community Conversation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1524042</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit has partnered with Allies for Children to promote Community Conversations on Equitable Broadband Internet Access.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 08:42:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Local Task Force (LTF) of Westmoreland County 2021-2022 Meeting Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1496887</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Local Task Force (LTF) is a group of parents, community members, and school staff who come together to collectively work toward improving the services for school age children with disabilities. Join us to learn and share!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 08:16:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Telepresence Library's First Loan]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1500821</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WIU Telepresence Lending Library has it's first loan!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:31:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Telepresence Lending Library]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1495260</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Assistive Technology Team received a grant to establish a Telepresence Lending Library for our districts and educational partners]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2021 08:37:10 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Emergency Broadband Benefit]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1484106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford Internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:22:09 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[PAIU Broadband Survey]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1446106</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In an effort to identify the level of Internet access and connectivity that residents have within Westmoreland County, we are asking that you complete a short survey.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2021 09:22:25 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Live! Casino donates to support community heroes]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1452573</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Live! Casino recently donated to the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit #7]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jun 2021 10:41:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Messages of Kindness Project-PAIU Annual Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1448208</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is conducting a statewide "Messages of Kindness" Video Project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 26 May 2021 14:54:56 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU7 Virtual School Safety Symposium]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1442613</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, in partnership with OneStar, hosted a Virtual School Safety Symposium on Wednesday, June 16, 2021.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:50:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Administrative Office Open]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1442606</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Administrative Office is open to the public for appointments and meetings.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 18 May 2021 10:54:05 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Remake Learning Days Virtual Event]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1422747</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We have an amazing lineup for #RemakeDays this year! Check out the innovative learning experiences (both virtual and in-person) on the calendar for #RemakeDaysSWPA here: https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2021 09:21:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Intervention Full Remote Learning Continuation-Updated 01/04/20]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1339662</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This is Dr. Jason Conway, Executive Director of the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit, with an important Early Intervention update.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 09:06:53 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Early Intervention Full Remote Learning Announcement]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1326461</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please see the attached letter from Ms. Denise Knedeisen, Early Childhood Services Administrator for the parents of Early Intervention students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:54:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Early Intervention Program Virtual Town Hall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1274140</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) Early Intervention Program is hosting a first-ever Virtual Town Hall to open our 2020-2021 school year.  The Town Hall is intended to support our Westmoreland County Communities with information about the structure of our programs and services for the 2020-2021 school year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 12:32:46 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Adaptive bikes, strollers, devices unlock new potential for Westmoreland County children]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1255342</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[WIU employees participated in a "Dress Down" fundraiser to aid and support children in receiving adaptive bikes, strollers, and devices.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 10:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Intermediate Unit receives grant from Richard King Mellon Foundation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1251858</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is excited to announce that it has been approved for a $200,000 grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation's COVID-19 Economic Impact and Recovery Initiative.  Of the 235 "Request for Ideas" submissions submitted, only 80 were invited to submit full proposals.  Only 37 were funded at $5.25 million in total.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2020 15:41:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Joins 1,935 Americans to Support Remote Learning During COVID-19 Initiative]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1245909</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit joined 1,935 individuals and organizations in calling on Congress to introduce and pass legislation to connect students and library patrons at home during the coronavirus pandemic. The draft proposal, “The Remote Learning During COVID-19 Act,” would provide $5.25 billion for an emergency fund to connect the 7.15 million families who don’t have the internet at home.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2020 09:55:23 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teen Town Hall]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1241495</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is hosting a Teen Town Hall event on Thursday, June 4, from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM, and we would like to invite you to attend.  High school and middle school students from across the county will share their experiences during COVID-19 shutdown with our state senators, state representatives, and county commissioners.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2020 09:41:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA["Message of Kindness Student Poster Contest"]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1235390</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[In commemoration of Fred Rogers' 143 Day, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is pleased to announce the winners of its local "Message of Kindness Student Poster Contest."]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 13:19:51 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit partners with former Pittsburgh Steeler, Wes Lyons, to launch The Pursuit Online Course.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1219506</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) is proud to announce its partnership with former Pittsburgh Steeler and owner of The Pursuit, Wes Lyons, to offer an online program that will help transform the lives of students by enhancing their educational learning experience. This platform is an evolution of Lyons’ The Pursuit Program, which was created in 2013 to help students focus on key fundamentals, including career preparation, leadership, and other life skills.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:35:01 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland Intermediate Unit coordinates production of 3-D Masks for Emergency Management Distribution]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1219496</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) is proud to share its coordination efforts with its school districts and Westmoreland County Emergency Management to produce 3-D Masks for distribution in areas of need. A 3-D mask provides six times the usage of a single surgical mask. Up to 250 masks will be donated to the Westmoreland County Emergency Management by the beginning of next week. Each mask takes approximately 5 hours to print and 15 minutes to add weather stripping and elastic.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:25:49 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Web chats slated to help Westmoreland parents to adjust to students' virtual learning]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1219468</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Article from TribLive on our upcoming  parent TaC Chats in May.  To access the chats, please go to:  wiu.zoom.us/my/tacchat]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2020 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TaC Chat for Parents]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1215979</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During the month of May, join our Training and Consultation team for hints and tips to help your child in an online learning environment.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 09:13:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Staunton Farm Foundation Awards Clairview Grant]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1210099</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Staunton Farm Foundation has awarded the WIU Foundation $3,790 to purchase student Chromebooks for the Clairview School.  When schools closed due to COVID-19, the intermediate unit scrambled to provide appropriate instructional options.   We realized that we required additional Chromebooks for all students to engage in online learning (including virtual speech, occupational, and physical therapy).  The devices will enable our students to access the services they need, and experience continuity of education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:38:34 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Important Message from Dr. William Jenkins, Emergency Medicine-Excela Health]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1204969</link>
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					<description><![CDATA["The next 2 weeks are critical to our public health efforts to control the spread of COVID 19.  Community cooperation is essential to eliminating disease spread.  As the weather gets nicer, please continue social distancing and resist the urge to congregate outside in groups.  It is essential that all families do their part to help us through the difficult and potential dangerous time.  It will take the efforts of everyone to eliminate this disease threat from our communities.  PLEASE continue to maintain social distancing during essential travel outdoors and stay at home when at all possible. "]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 10:01:02 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TaC CHATroom-Job-Alike Networking]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1203848</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Do you value networking time with job-alike professionals? Do you want to see what other teachers "like you" are doing to support distance learning? Do you need more resources for distance learning? Do you have great resources to share that could benefit others?]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:44:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TaC Chat Video Shorts]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1203826</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[During this unique time of distance/online learning, our consultants would like to extend their expertise providing you with video shorts on a wide range of relevant topics. As we all adapt and continue to grow professionally, it is our hope to help you support students in innovative, and creative ways.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:31:52 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1192370</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Information and resources on Coronavirus (COVID-19)]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2020 09:35:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Schools collaborate to deliver services during shutdown]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1200702</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[When fear of the coronavirus separated K-12 students from school buildings, the need to continue teaching brought school officials in Westmoreland County’s far-flung school districts closer than ever.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:48:33 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland County Education Leaders Continue to Collaborate and Implement Continuity of Education Plans]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1200377</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Monday, March 30, 2020
GREENSBURG, PA – Since the announcement of the state mandated school closure, the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit (WIU) along with the 17 county school districts, the three Career and Technology Centers and one charter school continue to collaborate and plan as we receive guidance from our state and federal leaders. As always, our primary goal is the health, safety, and welfare of the 40,000 plus students and families we serve in Westmoreland County.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:28:40 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland County Academic Competition]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1174585</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Friday, February 28, 2020 the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit hosted the Westmoreland County Academic Competition.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2020 17:01:35 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Foundation Impact Grants Article]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1172557</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Westmoreland Intermediate Unit Foundation Impact Grants open to all teachers article from the Greensburg Tribune Review.]]></description>
				


				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2020 09:11:32 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[STEP UP Westmoreland article from the Greensburg Tribune Review.]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1163538</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please follow the link to access an article in the Greensburg Tribune Review on our STEP UP Westmoreland program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:06:20 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Youth Mental Health First Aid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1159970</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us as we offer spring training sessions in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA).  You can be the difference!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 04 Feb 2020 15:50:25 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Backpack Project Donation Information]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1156286</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please click the link to learn more about how you can support the WIU's Backpacks for Homeless Children Project.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Sun, 02 Feb 2020 13:15:26 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Generous Donation for Clairview School]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1145575</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Luann Murtha, Teacher, and a student from Clairview School accepted a generous donation for the Latrobe Chapter of the Harley Owners Group.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 09:05:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher-Author Carl Smith]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1141387</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[This holiday season we are celebrating with Carl Smith, WIU Teacher.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2019 11:42:04 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland County Committee on Legislative Action (COLA) Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1137836</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland County Committee on Legislative Action (COLA) held a meeting this morning at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:09:21 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[AESA Presentation]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1136400</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Matt Thomas, Student Services Director, and Mr. Tim Hammill, Curriculum Services Director, presented at the national AESA Conference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:39:06 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[ASHA Convention Presenters]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1136046</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Westmoreland Intermediate Unit is proud of Speech-Language Pathologists Stacey Bogac and Kristen West.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:53:10 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Safe2Say Something Program]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1136029</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The WIU supports the Safe2Say Something Program.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Dec 2019 13:37:22 -0500</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU highlighted in PAIU Newsletter]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1112200</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Colleagues of the WIU were recently highlighted in a PAIU Newsletter.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 24 Oct 2019 12:59:50 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Annie Sullivan Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1111386</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the October 22, 2019 WIU Regular Board Meeting Ms. Letitia "Tish" Tomlinson was presented with the Annie Sullivan Award by WIU Board President, Mr. Paul Scheinert, Executive Director Dr. Jason Conway, and Student Services Director, Dr. Matthew Thomas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:36:11 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Outstanding Paraeducator Award]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1111409</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Ms. Theresa Soforic was awarded the Outstanding Paraeducator Award at the October 22, 2019 WIU Regular Board Meeting by WIU Board President, Mr. Paul Scheinert, Executive Director, Dr. Jason Conway, and Student Services Director, Dr. Matthew Thomas.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Oct 2019 13:47:06 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2019 Transition & Employment Conference]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1106714</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Please join us on October 18, 2019 at 8:30 a.m. at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit for the 2019 Transition & Employment Conference.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 08:34:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Westmoreland County Committee on Legislative Action]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1103697</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Secretary Pedro Rivera attended the Westmoreland County Committee on Legislative Action meeting this morning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 10:20:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Slam the Stigma]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1102898</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[News article from the Tribune Review on the Slam the Stigma event that was held on October 8, 2019.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 08:51:08 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[SLAM THE STIGMA: Students helping students]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1098976</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[STEP UP Westmoreland is sponsoring a student-led event - SLAM THE STIGMA: Students helping students on October 8, 2019 from 8:45 am - 1:30 pm at the Westmoreland Intermediate Unit]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 13:44:20 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[The Dual Diagnosis]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1095644</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Local Task Force Right to Education of Westmoreland County meeting.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:30:45 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Variety Dress Down Days]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1088082</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Variety Dress Down Days have begun!  Join Dr. Conway & Dr. Thomas in supporting your favorite teams, as well as supporting and helping children.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Sep 2019 14:08:04 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Email Account]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1071824</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[To access your WIU Email account, go to Employee Resources and click on Office 365.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 14 Aug 2019 11:17:16 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Youth Mental Health First Aid]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/1073038</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Upcoming training dates for Youth Mental Health First Aid.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2019 11:22:57 -0400</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[WIU Forming COLA]]></title>
				<link>http://www.wiu7.org/apps/news/article/988378</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dr. Jason Conway, Executive Director, is spearheading a movement to identify, study, and discuss legislative and policy issues regarding public education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 13:37:55 -0500</pubDate>
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