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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IU13 AI Forum: Moving Forward Together
Building upon our initial AI Task Force, our goal is to continue to bring educators across our community together to learn from one another as we navigate the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. In this next iteration, we will check in on where everyone currently stands in the AI landscape...
Building upon our initial AI Task Force, our goal is to continue to bring educators across our community together to learn from one another as we navigate the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. In this next iteration, we will check in on where everyone currently stands in the AI landscape while sharing recent classroom experiences, testing new tools, policy & guidance updates, and supporting each other so no school has to figure out what comes next alone. Why Join? *Build on Our Progress: Stay at the forefront of educational innovation as we collectively deepen our understanding of how AI can transform teaching and learning. *Grow Together: Learn & share alongside peers, positioning yourself as a collaborative leader in educational technology. Who Should Join? *Instructional & Technology Coaches ready to explore new tools and support colleagues in taking their next steps with AI. *Administrators & Technology Directors looking to check in on current district progress, align on best practices, and balance innovation with safeguards.
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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 8, 2026
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
As a member of Lancaster-Lebanon Virtual Solutions, it is important that those participating in the role of Advisor/Mentor to students meet on a regular basis to share ideas, challenges, updates, etc. *Please note this meeting is not eligible for ACT 48 credit.
IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 8, 2026
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Monthly meetings of the Enriched Virtual Forum (EVF) will discuss topics to support district virtual academies and develop high quality course content to enrich current district virtual programs. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 virtual learning and online course development.
Tech Media Integrators Collaborative
Monthly meetings will provide school district technology and media staff with a forum for training and sharing in the uses of technology and media in curriculum and instruction. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and initiatives.
IMS Lending Library Certification Training: Digital Portable Planetarium
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 20, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Library Materials. The main focus of this session will be the NEW digital portable planetarium equipment, featuring a 4K projector. This session ensures you are fully trained to borrow, set up, and operate the equipment.
Collaboration by Design: Purposeful Teamwork for the Student-Centered Classroom
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 27, 2026
8:30 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 cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered...
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 cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom.
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Principals’ Collaborative – October Virtual
Leadership/ IS
October 28, 2026
9:30 am to 11:00 am
Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community. What to Expect: ✔ Stay ahead of local...
Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community. What to Expect: ✔ Stay ahead of local and state initiatives ✔ Share and explore best practices in education ✔ Collaborate on common challenges and leave with actionable strategies ✔ Engage in monthly topics directly relevant to your role as a principal ✔ Participate in Professional Development Be part of a supportive network that fosters growth, learning, and success. Meetings are led by former Principals who have been in your shoes, offering guidance, insight, and practical strategies from real-world experience. Please note: In virtual meeting time begins at 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available Click here to review the 2026-2027 Principals Flyer
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IMS Lending Library Certification Training: TransfrVR Career Exploration
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 28, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Ready to bring immersive career exploration to your learners? This hands-on session will provide certification for Transfr Career Exploration virtual reality headsets. Explore the dashboard and best practices for utilizing the headsets with the TransfrVR team.
Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – October
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 28, 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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AI for All Session #1: Using AI to Support Multilingual Learners
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 29, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction by making high-level academic content linguistically accessible to Multilingual Learners. This session grounds AI prompt engineering in the evidence-based PLUSS framework (Pre-teaching/priming background knowledge, Language use and modeling, Using visuals, Systematic instruction, and Strategic native language/culture). General education teachers will learn to use AI platforms...
Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction by making high-level academic content linguistically accessible to Multilingual Learners. This session grounds AI prompt engineering in the evidence-based PLUSS framework (Pre-teaching/priming background knowledge, Language use and modeling, Using visuals, Systematic instruction, and Strategic native language/culture). General education teachers will learn to use AI platforms to rapidly generate linguistic scaffolds, construct tiered sentence stems, design multi-modal supports, and preserve academic rigor without waiting for students to "fail first" before receiving language access. Cost *Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00 *Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate. Workshops Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026) Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026) Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026) Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027) Registration & Invoicing: * How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend. * Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice. * Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
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