Intermediate Unit 1 Educational Foundation

What Intermediate Unit 1 Educational Foundation does

Intermediate Unit 1 (IU1) is a Pennsylvania-chartered regional educational services agency headquartered in Coal Center, PA, operating three campuses (McMurray, Waynesburg, Brownsville) and serving 25 member school districts plus 5 Career/Tech Centers across Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. Founded in 1976 and currently employing 501-1,000 staff, IU1 delivers a broad portfolio of mandated and elective services including special education (IDEA compliance, ages 3-21), professional development (Center for Professional Development serving over 13,000 attendees annually), Training and Consultation (TaC) across five evidence-based practice pillars, technology services (Regional Wide Area Network, equipment repair, Cooperative Purchasing Consortium with Sophos), career readiness (Career Mobile Lab with Transfr VR and Discovery Education), adult basic education and ESL programming, behavioral and mental health services, and online learning via Fusion Cyber Solutions. The agency also operates the School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) for federal Medicaid reimbursement of IEP-related health services.

The organization is funded primarily through Pennsylvania Department of Education appropriations, member district contractual contributions, federal Medicaid SBAP reimbursements, and E-rate subsidies for network infrastructure. GTM is sales-led through direct enterprise contracts with the 25 member districts; marketing is conducted via iu1.org, the Beyond the Classroom podcast, social channels (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, YouTube), newsletters (IU1 Interconnected, IU1 Insider), community events including robotics competitions, and parent task force meetings. Technology architecture integrates Alma as the Student Information System, with Frontline Applications for HR/absence management, IEPWriter for special education documentation, Microsoft Office 365, OnHand Schools, SafeSchools for compliance training, and various career-education platforms. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the entity operates as a non-profit public agency governed by a Board of Directors composed of school board members from member districts, under Executive Director Dr. Donald W. Martin.

Name

Intermediate Unit 1 Educational Foundation

Legal name

Intermediate Unit 1

Website

https://iu1.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Educational Services Agency

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Education Service Agencies (ESAs/BOCES/Intermediate Units) (EDADABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Educational services agency
• Special education support
• Professional development
• Regional education consortium
• Career readiness programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Coal Center

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pennsylvania Department of Education Funding: IU1 receives state funding through PDE for providing educational services including special education, early intervention, and professional development to member school districts.
2. Member District Service Contracts: Districts pay for specialized services including training, consultation, equipment repair, and technology support provided by IU1 departments.
3. School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP): Federal Medicaid reimbursement program allowing IU1 to receive reimbursement for providing IEP health-related services to Medical Assistance-eligible children. Reimbursable services include nursing, OT/PT, speech, psychology, social work, and other qualified services.
4. Printing and Media Services: Provides poster making, laminating, media duplication (CD/DVD), and VHS to DVD conversion services at set per-unit pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Intermediate Unit 1 is a regional educational services agency that provides coordinated support to 25 member K-12 school districts across Fayette, Greene, and Washington counties in southwestern Pennsylvania. The agency delivers special education services, professional development, technology infrastructure (Regional Wide Area Network, cooperative purchasing), career readiness programming via a mobile lab, adult education, assistive technology, and shared business services.

Product overview

Intermediate Unit 1 is a regional educational services agency providing educational support to students, families, educators, and communities across southwestern Pennsylvania through a multi-faceted portfolio of programs and services. The organization operates three campus schools (Empowerment School in Brownsville, McMurray Campus, and Waynesburg Campus), delivers career readiness programming through an IU1 Career Mobile Lab, and provides online learning through Fusion Cyber Solutions. Core services include professional development and Training & Consultation (TaC) across evidence-based practice pillars, information/technology services, special education services, behavioral and mental health support, adult education and ESL instruction, and student programs including competitions and the Student Forum. The organization integrates with external platforms including Alma (student information system), Frontline Applications, IEPWriter, Microsoft Office 365, and various career education tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IU1 Educational Campus at McMurray: Campus school operated by IU1 in McMurray, PA serving special education and other educational programs.
• IU1 Educational Campus at Waynesburg
• IU1 Empowerment School
• Fusion Cyber Solutions
• PaTTAN Pittsburgh
• Educational Foundation

Products and services

• IU1 Educational Campus at McMurray A campus school at 625 East McMurray Road in McMurray, PA, providing direct educational services to students from member districts.
• IU1 Educational Campus at Waynesburg A campus school at 100 EverGreene Dr in Waynesburg, PA, providing direct educational services to students from member districts.
• IU1 Empowerment School A campus school at 909 National Pike West in Brownsville, PA, serving students with special needs with specialized educational programming.
• Fusion Cyber Solutions An online learning initiative enabling districts to integrate online learning into schools through a consortium model, providing skills for high-quality online courses aligned to district curriculum.
• IU1 Career Mobile Lab A mobile career lab van providing career readiness services to schools across Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties with two-week advance reservation.
• Center for Professional Development Provides continuing professional education courses, workshops, and graduate-level PDE-approved in-service education serving over 13,000 attendees annually with fall, winter/spring, and summer semester offerings.
• Training and Consultation (TaC) Provides training and technical assistance to school districts on evidence-based practices across five pillars: High Incidence, Low Incidence, Learning Environment and Engagement, Post School Outcomes, and Collaborative Partnerships.
• School-Based ACCESS Program (SBAP) Medicaid billing program allowing school districts and IUs to receive federal reimbursement for IEP health-related services provided to Medical Assistance-eligible children.
• Cooperative Purchasing Consortium Provides exclusive consortium pricing on statewide cybersecurity solutions, EdTech licensing, and Sophos products for member districts through cooperative purchasing.
• Assistive Technology Services Consultation on selecting, customizing, implementing, and monitoring assistive devices and software to support students with uncommon support needs, including a lending library.
• Server and Networking Services Network engineering services including switching, routing, server needs, complete network/WiFi/security camera designs, and cabling services (Berk-Tek certified for Cat5, Cat5e, Cat6).
• Equipment Repair Services Provides technology equipment repair to public school districts and vocational schools in Washington, Greene, and Fayette counties.
• Printing and Media Duplication Services Large format poster printing, laminating, media duplication (CD/DVD), and VHS to DVD conversion services with set per-unit pricing.
• ESL Program Specialist Certification Six-course certification program for teaching English as a Second Language, offered in partnership with Pennsylvania Western University (PennWest).
• Gifted Education Services Professional development for gifted support focusing on resources and opportunities that enhance gifted learning and high-order thinking.
• Career Readiness Services Coordinates career readiness programming including the Mobile Career Lab and provides resources through the Career Readiness website for member district students.
• IU1 Fab Lab Mobile fabrication lab that visits schools to implement design and fabrication lessons as part of maker education programming.
• Adult Basic Education and Career Readiness Adult basic education, ESL instruction, high school equivalency preparation, and career readiness programming for non-traditional students.
• Shared Services Technicians On-site contracted technology support technicians provided to school districts, with training, benefits, and certifications included.
• IU1 Phishbowl Cybersecurity education platform that documents phishing emails received at IU1's email domain to train employees on threats and help them stay vigilant.
• Flexible Instruction Days (FIDs) Provides guidance and resources for implementing alternative instructional days when schools cannot open due to weather, emergencies, or other circumstances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 13,000 professional development attendees served annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlmacoreTechnology or IntegrationAlma provides future-proof student information system (SIS) technology, working closely with IU1 to support Pennsylvania schools. Alma offers unlimited storage for career artifacts and provides unlimited support including email, phone, and in-app assistance for school and district staff.
• EQT FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEQT Foundation focuses on meaningful engagement with communities where they operate, taking pride as a responsible corporate citizen. Foundation resources focus on areas directly affecting community stability.
• ChevronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChevron invests in education and workforce training, focusing on improving STEM instruction and career/technical training. Supports educational standards, project-based learning, teacher training, classroom resources, and partnerships with universities.
• Claude Worthington Benedum FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBenedum Foundation encourages human development in West Virginia and Southwestern Pennsylvania, focusing on education where academic achievement and 21st-century workforce preparation are objectives. Prioritizes teacher quality and advanced instructional tools.
• Pennsylvania Association of Intermediate Units (PAIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAIU is a nonprofit organization representing Pennsylvania's 29 regional education service agencies. Promotes educational collaboration, leverages partnerships, facilitates communication on educational practice and public policy, and advocates for intermediate units.
• Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPDE's vision is to prepare learners for meaningful engagement in postsecondary education, workforce training, career pathways, and responsible citizenship. Provides state funding and regulatory oversight for IU1 services.
• Catalyst ConnectionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatalyst Connection provides workforce development services, offering programs like Forging Your Future Self-Guided Online Course for career exploration.
• FallingwaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Through Architecture was a 3-year collaboration using architecture as a point of departure for incorporating design and digital fabrication into lessons. IU1 Mobile Fab Lab visited schools implementing design and fabrication lessons.
• Equitrans Midstream FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquitrans Midstream Foundation is committed to meaningful engagement and philanthropic partnership to improve lives in communities where they operate.
• E-Colors in EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerE-Colors provides personality diversity expertise to help leaders unlock team potential. Facilitates professional development on eight characteristics of high performing teams including self-awareness, trust, diversity, and accountability.
• California University of PennsylvaniaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState university partner providing educational collaboration opportunities.
• University of PittsburghminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor research university partner for educational programs and collaborations.
• Washington and Jefferson CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional liberal arts college partner for educational collaboration.
• Duquesne UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for educational programs and professional development.
• Carnegie Mellon UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremier research university partner for STEM education and technology initiatives.
• West Liberty UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState university partner providing educational pathways and collaboration.
• June Harless Center, Marshall UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity center focused on educational improvement and leadership development.
• Penn State Fayette, The Eberly CampusminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPenn State campus partner for regional educational collaboration.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/IU1Tweets
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@IntermediateUnit1/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/IntermediateUnit1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/intermediate-unit-1

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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