Professional Learning Opportunities

This 10-hour, Future-Ready Leadership: An Administrator's AI Playbook Act 45 workshop provides an essential framework, including strategies for instructional leadership, operational optimization, and strategic implementation of AI. In-Person Leadership Workshop (6 hours) This interactive session is focused on administrative strategy and hands-on tool evaluation: Practical Prompt Engineering: Learn to craft clear, effective prompts using the RAFTS framework to generate high-quality, relevant outputs from AI models. Live Demonstrations: See AI tools applied to real-world administrative challenges. Hands-on Evaluation: Assess leading AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Magic School, SchoolAI, etc.) through the lens of a school leader. Job-Embedded Strategic Application (4 hours) Administrators will apply their learning directly to your administrative responsibilities by: Administrative AI Tool Evaluation: Test and evaluate at least two AI tools relevant to school management, exploring applications for communication, data analysis, or resource allocation. Strategic AI Implementation Plan: Reflect on your school's specific needs and draft a plan to integrate an AI tool to improve operations, support instruction, or boost student achievement. IU13 Coaching and Resource Support Cost IU13 Districts $149 Non IU13 Districts $199 Act 45 hours are available (please select Act 45 below) (10 total hours)

Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2026 Lancaster County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology. Tour Locations will include healthcare careers and a post-secondary tour that correlates with the industry. Compass Mark Union Community Career Lancaster County Prision Additional Information: *Lunch is provided *Transportation will be provided, with pickup and drop-off at IU13. *Due to liability and space, attendees will not be permitted to drive themselves or transport other educators to the various locations. Please note that transportation will be via school buses. *Tours will involve physical activity including walking. *For safety and following company policies, all attendees must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Tank tops, shorts and dresses/skirts are not permitted . Please ensure your attire meets these requirements. Cost: There is no cost to participating educators. Registration: *Open to educators in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. *Space is limited! Please ensure that you are registered in Frontline for both your district and IU13. Make sure to complete any additional registration steps required by your district to submit your official registration to IU13 in Frontline. *Emails will be sent throughout May and June to registered educators with important event details. If you do not receive emails from Stephanie Fyock (stephanie_fyock@iu13.org) before the event, please reach out to confirm your registration.

Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2026 Lancaster County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology. Tour Locations will include Manufacturing and logistics companies along with a post-secondary institution that corrolates with the careers. Tour sites: Nitro Cutting Harrington Hoist E-Town College Additional Information: *Lunch is provided *Transportation will be provided, with pickup and drop-off at IU13. *Due to liability and space, attendees will not be permitted to drive themselves or transport other educators to the various locations. Please note that transportation will be via school buses. *Tours will involve physical activity including walking. *For safety and following company policies, all attendees must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Tank tops, shorts and dresses/skirts are not permitted . Please ensure your attire meets these requirements. Cost: There is no cost to participating educators. Registration: *Open to educators in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. *Space is limited! Please ensure that you are registered in Frontline for both your district and IU13. Make sure to complete any additional registration steps required by your district to submit your official registration to IU13 in Frontline. *Emails will be sent throughout May and June to registered educators with important event details. If you do not receive emails from Stephanie Fyock (stephanie_fyock@iu13.org) before the event, please reach out to confirm your registration.

Quarterly meetings will be held to review current information impacting school improvement initiatives, including: * Timely reminders regarding the submission of required documentation * A comprehensive overview of applicable requirements * Targeted technical assistance planning and collaboration among attendees Meetings will be held virtually at this link

Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the StarLab portable planetariums, the AR/VR mobile device kits, and the TransfrVR headsets.

This workshop explores the role of political parties in American democracy, with particular attention on partisan polarization in contemporary American politics. Among the questions to be examined are the following: Why do modern democracies have political parties and why does the United States have only two? What is the constitutional status of the parties (given that they are not mentioned in the Constitution)? How has the American party system changed over time? What function do parties play in our political system, both inside the government and outside it? What are the benefits, and disadvantages, of partisanship? Are there any advantages to stronger party organizations? Is there precedent for the polarization we're currently experiencing and, if so, how does polarization in the past compare to today's polarization? To what extent do closed primaries and partisan gerrymandering contribute to the problem? No Cost

This workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices. *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 $79 for IU13 district participants and $99 for non-IU13 district participants.

We often hear that "gifted students will be fine on their own," but the reality is that high potential can remain hidden behind cultural differences, language barriers, or learning disabilities. We cannot refer what we don't recognize-and we can't recognize what students haven't had the opportunity to show. This session shifts the lens from "identifying giftedness" to "scouting for talent." We will move beyond traditional definitions to explore the nuances of asynchronous development and masking, specifically focusing on how giftedness manifests within often-overlooked subgroups, including Low-SES, BIPOC, 2E (Twice-Exceptional), and Multilingual Learners. Participants will engage in a collaborative deep dive into the characteristics of giftedness and the essential scaffolds needed to reveal student potential. The session culminates in a hands-on Design Time, where you will synthesize your learning to create a user-friendly Talent-Scouting Guide. This practical resource is designed for you to take back to your campus, empowering regular education teachers to see the brilliance in every learner and provide meaningful enrichment opportunities for all. Lunch on your own

The SCL professional learning series begins with this 2-day 'Foundations of Student-Centered Learning' workshop. Attendees will explore personalized strategies for small group, independent, and collaborative work, departing with practical tools for immediate application tailored for their specific grade level and content area. *Participants who are 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 the 2 day series outside of a previously established district contract, the cost for IU13 Schools/Districts is $399 per a person and Non-IU13 Schools/Districts is $424 per a person.

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at empowering school administrators in their supervision and evaluation of mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the latest research and perspectives in math education, equipping them with the knowledge to identify high-quality practices. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, administrators will learn to critically evaluate math instruction, focusing on measures of quality and student success. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create customized evaluation and feedback materials tailored to their specific educational contexts. This hands-on workshop encourages sharing of experiences and strategies among peers to foster a supportive learning community. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and insights to enhance their leadership in mathematics education. Join us to elevate the quality of math instruction in your school! Brought to you by IU13 in collaboration with IU12. Dates: Prework will be available beginning June 15, 2025 In Person - July 7, 2025, 8:30 - 3:30pm at IU13 (65 Billerbeck St., New Oxford PA 17350) Synchronous Virtual 1: July 14, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Synchronous Virtual 2: July 22, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Cost: - $250.00. (Participating districts will receive their bills in July 2026) Act 45 Hours: 25 hours Act 48 Hours: 25 hours