Riverview Intermediate Unit 6

What Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 does

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 (RIU6) is a state-mandated regional educational service agency and one of 29 Intermediate Units operating under the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Headquartered at 270 Mayfield Road in Clarion, Pennsylvania, the organization serves 17 public school districts, 3 career-technical centers, and nonpublic schools across Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, and Venango counties — plus parts of Armstrong, Butler, Clearfield, Crawford, and Indiana counties — reaching approximately 23,000 preK-12 students and roughly 2,340 nonpublic school students across a 3,200-square-mile territory. Originally founded in 1971 as Clarion Manor Intermediate Unit and renamed in 1986, RIU6 operates four divisions: Administrative Services, Educational Programs, Special Education, and Technology.

The agency's core offerings include 45 IU-operated special education classrooms serving 548 preschool and 4,129 school-age students across Autistic Support, Emotional Support, and Multi-disabilities Support programs; an Early Intervention program for children ages 3-5; the BrainSTEPS brain injury school re-entry consulting program; a Training and Consultation (TaC) team covering MTSS, Autism, Transition, and Assistive Technology; Occupational and Physical Therapy services; Transition Services for students ages 14-21; and the Competent Learner Model (CLM) autism intervention, for which RIU6 was the first IU in Pennsylvania to earn accreditation. Adjacent offerings include the STEAM Lending Library (Collaboratory), E-Rate consulting, distance learning, a 17-district-plus-3-CTC Technology Consortium, and the My Learning Plan professional development tracking platform. Nonpublic school services under Act 89 deliver math, reading, speech/language, counseling, and STEM coaching.

RIU6 operates as a public government state entity rather than a commercial organization. There is no published pricing model; revenue is generated through state budget line items (including Act 89 nonpublic allocations calculated by per-pupil allotment), federal IDEA and equitable participation funding, PAsmart Advancing Grants, and partner grants. Service scope is set through collaborative consultation with member district superintendents and special education directors; delivery is on-site, at IU facilities, or via distance learning platforms. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors drawn from member-district school boards and is led by Executive Director Dr. Michael Stahlman, who has served since 2018.

Name

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6

Legal name

Riverview Intermediate Unit #6

Website

https://riu6.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 is a Pennsylvania-mandated regional educational service agency providing special education, professional development, assistive technology, and early intervention services to 17 public school districts, 3 career-technical centers, and nonpublic schools serving roughly 25,000 students in rural western Pennsylvania.

Ownership category

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Product category

Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (611), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAKAL

Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Special Education Services

SECONDARYEDAJAAAH

Public Special Education Schools & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYEDAJALAJ

Specialized Learning Support (Dyslexia/LD Coaching, Assistive Strategies)

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/K–12 Educational Support Services (Tutoring & Counseling)

Keywords

• Educational service agency
• Special education programs
• Professional development training
• Assistive technology services
• Regional education support

Headquarters

HQ city

Clarion

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. State Funding (Act 89 and other state allocations): RIU6 receives state funding through dedicated line items in Pennsylvania's annual state budget, including Act 89 for nonpublic school auxiliary services calculated by multiplying statewide nonpublic student count by legislatively determined per-pupil allotment. Additionally receives federal funds through equitable participation requirements for parentally-placed private school children with disabilities.
2. Special Education Services Funding: Provides special education classrooms and itinerant services funded through IDEA and other federal/state special education allocations. Operates 45 IU-Operated classrooms in Special Education serving 548 Preschool and 4,129 School Aged students.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 (RIU6) is a regional educational service agency that provides support programs, training, and therapy services to 17 member school districts, 3 career-technical centers, and nonpublic schools across Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, and Venango counties in Pennsylvania. Core offerings include special education classrooms (Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Multi-disabilities Support), Early Intervention services for children ages 3-5, assistive technology support, curriculum and instructional consulting, E-Rate technology consulting, and Act 89-funded auxiliary services for nonpublic schools.

Product overview

Riverview Intermediate Unit 6 (RIU6) is an educational service agency (one of 29 Intermediate Units in Pennsylvania) providing a comprehensive portfolio of programs and services to public and nonpublic schools in Clarion, Jefferson, Forest, and Venango counties. The organization operates four main divisions: Administrative Services, Educational Programs, Special Education, and Technology. RIU6 offers direct instructional services including Special Education classrooms (Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Multi-disabilities Support), Early Intervention programs for children ages 3-5, and related services (Speech, OT/PT, Vision/Hearing Itinerant services). Supporting services include the Training and Consultation (TaC) team providing professional development, the RIU6 Collaboratory STEAM Lending Library, Assistive Technology services, BrainSTEPS brain injury support, Autism Support using the Competent Learner Model, and Transition Services for students with disabilities. The Technology Division provides distance learning, E-Rate consultation, and the Technology Consortium for regional coordination. Educational Programs offers curriculum support, STEM coaching, and State alignment through collaboration with the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Act 89 Nonpublic School Services delivers Math, Reading, Speech, Counseling and STEM coaching to private schools. RIU6 uses My Learning Plan, a web-based professional development tracking platform, for workshop and training registration.

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Products and services

• Special Education Programs High-quality instructional programs, related services and professional development support for students with disabilities including Autistic Support, Emotional Support, Multi-disabilities Support, and Early Intervention services. Operates 45 IU-Operated classrooms serving 548 Preschool and 4,129 School Aged students.
• Early Intervention (EI) Program Program for children ages three to kindergarten registration providing services and support for families with children who have developmental delays in speech, language, problem solving, vision, hearing, social, emotional or physical development.
• Educational Programs Comprehensive support in curriculum, instruction, and assessments including Core Academics, STEM, Career Readiness, STEELS standards, Data Analysis, School Improvement, and School Climate support for local school districts.
• Technology Division Services Professional development, distance learning opportunities, E-Rate and strategic planning consultation services, and guidance regarding emerging educational technologies for member school districts.
• Assistive Technology Services Technical assistance and training for assistive technology to school district personnel including AT awareness, collaborative consultation, device-specific training, and classroom environment engineering.
• Autism Support Program Program providing intensive intervention using the Competent Learner Model (CLM) to strengthen communication and social skills of students with Autism Spectrum Disorder, with the goal of returning students to their home schools. RIU6 was the first IU in Pennsylvania to earn this accreditation.
• BrainSTEPS Brain Injury Program Brain injury school re-entry consulting program that assists schools in creating educational plans for students following acquired brain injury, including school re-entry planning, intervention selection, and concussion management.
• Training and Consultation (TaC) Services Professional development and support to educators and administrators in areas including assistive technology, behavior, transition, least restrictive environment, MTSS Behavior, and MTSS Academic.
• RIU6 Collaboratory (STEAM Lending Library) Lending library of STEM-related instructional tools and equipment available for borrowing by schools, funded through partnerships with Pittsburgh Penguins Foundation, PA STEM Lending Library Coalition, and PA Rural Robotics Initiative.
• Occupational & Physical Therapy Services Educational OT/PT services ranging from consultative to direct service, focusing on activities for daily living, writing, reading, and motor/mobility skills.
• Transition Services Services helping students with disabilities plan for life after high school, focusing on post-secondary education, employment, community participation, and independent living skills for students ages 14-21.
• Nonpublic School Services (Act 89) State-funded auxiliary services for nonpublic schools including Math, Reading, Speech/Language, Math/STEM Coaching, School Counseling, and Special Needs Consultant services in Clarion, Forest, Jefferson, and Venango Counties.
• Technology Consortium Consortium of 17 regional school districts and 3 career and technical centers providing platform for technology staff to share and discuss networking, filtering, legislative regulations and best practices.

Named customers3 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Pittsburgh Penguins FoundationsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing funding and resources for the RIU6 Collaboratory STEAM Lending Library, offering STEM-related instructional tools and equipment to member districts.
• PA STEM Lending Library CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner supporting the RIU6 Collaboratory STEAM Lending Library through PAsmart Advancing Grants; provides STEM tools and resources for lending to districts.
• PA Rural Robotics InitiativesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing resources and funding through PAsmart Advancing Grants for the STEAM Lending Library; supports rural robotics education in the region.
• PAsmart Advancing GrantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState funding initiative providing grants that support the RIU6 Collaboratory STEAM Lending Library and STEM educational resources.
• PaTTAN (Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState network providing assistive technology resources, short-term loan program for AT device assessment, and professional development support for special education.
• Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for supported employment services for students with disabilities; combines OVR resources with RIU6 Job Coaches for transition services.
• Pennsylvania Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that funds and oversees IU programs including Act 89 nonpublic services, special education, and Early Intervention; RIU6 serves as liaison between PDE and local districts.
• Tucci Learning SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationProvider of the Competent Learner Model (CLM) accreditation program; RIU6 was first IU in Pennsylvania to earn this accreditation for autism support services.
• PennWest ClarionsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for RIU6 Education Leadership Conference and Chief Science Officer Leadership Training Institute events.
• IdentoGOsupportingTechnology or IntegrationSelf-service fingerprint kiosk provider; RIU6 serves as a location for fingerprinting services for educators requiring background clearances.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13: Pennsylvania IU serving 22 school districts with special education, early intervention, professional development, and technology services. Closely comparable operational model, service mix, and funding structure to RIU6, differing mainly in scale and geography.
• Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 (CAIU): Pennsylvania IU serving school districts in the Harrisburg/central region with the same mandate-driven mix of special education, educational programs, and technology services. Directly comparable as a peer IU under the same state oversight regime.
• Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11: Pennsylvania IU covering a multi-county rural/semi-rural region with special education and educational support services. Closely comparable to RIU6 in regional footprint, district count, and service mix.
• Carbon-Lehigh Intermediate Unit 21: Pennsylvania IU serving Carbon and Lehigh county districts with special education, professional development, and administrative services. Comparable mandate, scale, and service structure to RIU6 as a mid-sized PA IU.
• Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU 24): Pennsylvania IU offering early intervention, special education, and educational programs to member districts. Directly comparable governance, funding model, and service offerings to RIU6.
• Bucks County Intermediate Unit 22: Pennsylvania IU providing special education, professional development, and technology support to Bucks County school districts. Same statutory mandate, same IDEA/Act 89 funding mechanics, and same service portfolio as RIU6.
• Montgomery County Intermediate Unit (MCIU 23): Pennsylvania IU serving Montgomery County districts with early intervention, special education, and professional development services. Operates under the same Intermediate Unit law and funding streams as RIU6, making it a directly comparable regional peer.
• Lincoln Intermediate Unit 12: Pennsylvania IU serving Adams, Franklin, and York counties with the full suite of IU services including special education and early intervention. Directly comparable operational and funding model to RIU6.
• Westmoreland Intermediate Unit 7: Pennsylvania IU serving Westmoreland County school districts with special education, professional development, and technology support. Operates under the same state mandate and funding structure as RIU6, making it a directly comparable regional peer.
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit (IU3): One of the largest Pennsylvania intermediate units serving Allegheny County schools with special education, professional development, and technology services. Highly comparable as a state-mandated IU providing the same core portfolio of services under the same Pennsylvania Department of Education framework.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

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