Assistive Technology Consultation Request Form For more information contact: Lycoming County: Christine Bear, M.A., CCC-SLP Assistive Technology Consultant (570) 323-8561 cbear@iu17.org Bradford, Sullivan & Tioga Counties: Dana Vermilya, M.S., CCC-SLPRead More
Parent Support – Local Task Force 17
PARENTSUPPORT LOCAL TASK FORCE 17 SUPPORTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, INFORMATION, TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT 2025-26 UPDATES DATES AND TIMES: All Local Task Force 17 MeetingsRead More
Meeting & Event Rental Information
Event Rental Space BLaST IU 17 is the ideal location for your next training, meeting, or conference. The IU offers flexible meeting spaces with current technology at affordable, all-inclusive rates.Read More
ELECT/EFI Teen Parenting Program
Education Leading to Employment and Career Training (ELECT)- a Free Pennsylvania Department of Education initiative funded by the Department of Human Services- enables school districts and intermediate units to help pregnantRead More
STEM
BLaST is proud to offer students across our area the opportunity to participate in fun, exciting and challenging STEM programs throughout the year.
2026 STEM Design Challenge
The BLaST IU17 STEM Design Challenge raises awareness of the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Students in Grades 4-8 participate in an exciting competition where they areRead More
Consortium Offerings
There is always strength in numbers. At BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 we understand that we can negotiate the best deals by working together with our districts as well as ourRead More
Special Education Supervisors
Behavior Support
Blast IU 17 offers a step-by-step process to request a Functional Behavior Assessment. Complete the Online Request to complete a Functional Behavior Assessment. Your IU Contact will determine the availabilityRead More
Extended School Year
Thank you for your interest in the Extended School Year Program. Extended School Year services are special education and related services provided to students with disabilities beyond the regular schoolRead More