News & Updates from Barber National Institute

The Elizabeth Lee Black School at the Barber National Institute will temporarily close for in-school instruction as of Wednesday, November 25 and transition students to remote learning.  While our school is not experiencing positive cases at this time, the Pennsylvania Department of Education recommends that schools transition to remote instruction if the community is experiencing a “substantial” level of virus infection over a sustained period of time.  

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Erie residential group homes held the first-ever Truck or Treat event at the main campus for Halloween.

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A locally owned business and a young man in its employ that had been presented with awards on Oct. 19 during an annual conference held by Pennsylvania Advocacy and Resources for Autism and Intellectual Disability (PAR) celebrating the inclusion of persons with intellectual disabilities.

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You save, we win! You can save at Boscov's "Friends Helping Friends" shopping event, and help our ESO program for adults! Just shop in-store or online Wednesday, Oct. 14 or Thursday, Oct. 15 and you will receive 20% off your purchase. 

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