Professional Learning Opportunities
Welcome to the IU13’s professional learning offerings from the Educational Technology and Teaching and Learning Collaborative teams!
Discover tailored professional learning opportunities, easily filtered by category below or explore our calendar on Frontline for a wide variety of sessions designed to elevate your skills.
For more information or to initiate collaboration, please contact our Educational Technology team or our Teaching and Learning Collaborative team.
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Beyond Recall: Unveiling 3-Dimensional Understanding
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)/ IS
December 5, 2024
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Welcome to the future of STEELS education, where traditional multiple-choice tests give way to 3-Dimensional assessments, spotlighting science and engineering practices (SEPs) and cross-cutting concepts (CCCs) alongside disciplinary core ideas (DCIs). In this transformative workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies for assessing students' conceptual understanding through real-world, authentic scenarios. Empower your...
Welcome to the future of STEELS education, where traditional multiple-choice tests give way to 3-Dimensional assessments, spotlighting science and engineering practices (SEPs) and cross-cutting concepts (CCCs) alongside disciplinary core ideas (DCIs). In this transformative workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies for assessing students' conceptual understanding through real-world, authentic scenarios. Empower your students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways, preparing them for the complexities of the real world. Lunch on your own
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Reading Olympics Committee Meeting
Dedicated planning meetings for the committee to discuss and plan details for the upcoming Reading Olympics.
Level-Up Differentiation: Strategies for Driving Success with Student-Centered Learning
Instructional Technology/ IS
February 10, 2026
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
Building on our initial differentiation workshop, this session will delve deeper into advanced district data-informed differentiation strategies to further empower learners. Participants will explore innovative methods to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement and academic performance. Opportunities will be provided for experienced educators to share their effective strategies,...
Building on our initial differentiation workshop, this session will delve deeper into advanced district data-informed differentiation strategies to further empower learners. Participants will explore innovative methods to tailor instruction to diverse learning needs, enhancing engagement and academic performance. Opportunities will be provided for experienced educators to share their effective strategies, reflect on their practices, and refine their skills to create a more personalized student-centered classroom. *Prerequisite: Differentiation: Strategies for Driving Success with SCL.*Participants invited to attend by their district under an established contract are welcome to register at no additional cost (costs are already included in the established contract). For participants who want to attend a workshop outside of a previously established district contract, the cost is $169 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Classroom Management: Strategies for a Student-Centered Learning Environment
Instructional Technology/ IS
February 11, 2026
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking,...
This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.*Participants invited to attend by their district under an established contract are welcome to register at no additional cost (costs are already included in the established contract). For participants who want to attend a workshop outside of a previously established district contract, the cost is $169 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Reading Olympics Committee Meeting
Dedicated planning meetings for the committee to discuss and plan details for the upcoming Reading Olympics.
Virtual Teacher Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
February 19, 2026
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Virtual
Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.
Navigating Through Literacy: Enhancing Comprehension and Fluency
Literacy/ IS
February 19, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Participants will explore research-based strategies and instructional techniques to improve students' understanding and interpretation of spoken and written language. The course will cover essential comprehension skills and strategies such as making predictions and inferences, activating background knowledge, questioning text, drawing mental images, and synthesizing information. Participants will also learn methods...
Participants will explore research-based strategies and instructional techniques to improve students' understanding and interpretation of spoken and written language. The course will cover essential comprehension skills and strategies such as making predictions and inferences, activating background knowledge, questioning text, drawing mental images, and synthesizing information. Participants will also learn methods to develop students' fluency, emphasizing accurate, paced, and expressive reading. By integrating practical activities, interactive lessons, and effective assessment tools, educators will gain the skills to support and advance students' oral and reading comprehension and fluency.
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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – February
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
February 24, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings...
IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
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Collaboration: Practical Teamwork Strategies for Student-Centered Learning(snow makeup)
Instructional Technology/ IS
February 24, 2026
8:00 am to 3:00 pm
In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom....
In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom. *Participants invited to attend by their district under an established contract are welcome to register at no additional cost (costs are already included in the established contract). For participants who want to attend a workshop outside of a previously established district contract, the cost is $169 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Digital Dialogue: Constructing the Toolkit
This session is designed to be a hands-on collaborative opportunity where the focus shifts from "what is missing†to "how we solve itâ€. Building on our previous discussions regarding the challenges and priority skills for our students, participants will collaborate to align specific digital literacy goals with high-impact resources and...
This session is designed to be a hands-on collaborative opportunity where the focus shifts from "what is missing†to "how we solve itâ€. Building on our previous discussions regarding the challenges and priority skills for our students, participants will collaborate to align specific digital literacy goals with high-impact resources and strategies.
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