Created by the Pennsylvania General Assembly in 1971, BLaST Intermediate Unit 17 is an educational service agency meeting the needs of Bradford, Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties. Serving 19 public schools, two career centers, and 12 non-public schools, BLaST’s vision is to transform lives and communities through educational services. These services are organized into four major divisions: Student Services, Educational Planning, Technology, and Management Services. In partnership with Educational Staffing Solutions (ESS), BLaST employs approximately 339 staff with a majority of staff working in the division of Student Services providing early intervention and school-age special education services.
Vision
Transform lives and communities through educational services.
Mission
To provide, create, and facilitate high-quality educational solutions.
Core Values
We strive to practice our core values every day in our decision-making, service delivery, and relationships with all of our stakeholders.
Integrity | Respect | Communication Committing to and practicing honest and open communication. | Safety Integrating physical, social, and emotional safety through our thoughts, words, and actions. |
IU17 School Districts Served
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