General Info

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is a nonprofit public educational service agency that provides academic programs to more than 70,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12. It governs over 70 nonpublic schools and serves Bedford, Blair, Cambria and Somerset counties in Pennsylvania. The agency offers classes in reading, writing, English, math, social studies, history, music, physical education, computer technology and language arts through its schools. Its schools provide English as a Second Language and English language learners programs. The agency offers development survey, strategic planning, educational assessment, technical assistance, and staff and curriculum development services. It additionally provides academic management, teacher induction and school improvement solutions. Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 maintains one of its locations in Ebensburg, Pa.