The use of technology in schools presents educators with multiple opportunities to engage, excite and empower students in their learning. IU 13 offers a wide variety of professional development opportunities to assist school districts as they move forward in their use of technology.

Instructional Technology Professional Development

Professional Development Workshops

IU 13 develops and conducts hands-on workshops that provide teachers, technology coordinators, and administrators with skills in the use of software, hardware, and standards-based integration of technology into the curriculum.

Please click here for more information on the current schedule of professional development workshops and registration directions at MyLearningPlan.

Consultation/Technical Assistance

IU 13 provides consultation services for districts needing assistance with integrating emerging educational technologies into the classroom, as well as support for streaming media services, online collaboration tools, and distance education.

On-Site Customized Professional Development

When requested by districts, IU 13 works collaboratively to develop goals and objectives for technology integration workshops. IU 13 also designs and conducts hands-on workshops for staff at school district sites.

Product and Services

IU 13 works collaboratively with district and higher education/business partners to develop course content that is standards-based and aligned to the needs of the district. Example includes: Online courses and courses that can be delivered via videoconferencing.

Regional Networking/Learning Communities

IU 13 conducts monthly meetings of district staff who are responsible for integration of technology into the curriculum. IU 13 also maintains a mailing listserv and online community to support consistent communication and collaboration.

Act 183 E-Fund Grant

IU 13 coordinates the content management and development team for the Act 183 E-Fund grant. This team consists of representatives from the curriculum and technology areas of school districts and collaboratively makes decisions on the instructional uses of technology in the school districts.

For more information, please call 717-606-1691 or email instructional@iu13.org.