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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Collaboration & Questioning: The Dynamic Duo for Deeper Learning
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
March 31, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
With collaboration (effect size .46) and teacher questioning (effect size .49) both proven to enhance student learning, how can we design classrooms that maximize their impact? This interactive session explores the controlled chaos of a truly collaborative learning environment-one where students engage in meaningful dialogue, work together effectively, and respond...
With collaboration (effect size .46) and teacher questioning (effect size .49) both proven to enhance student learning, how can we design classrooms that maximize their impact? This interactive session explores the controlled chaos of a truly collaborative learning environment-one where students engage in meaningful dialogue, work together effectively, and respond to intentional, thought-provoking teacher questions. Participants will explore how to teach and scaffold collaboration strategies, build in opportunities for student response, and structure learning to promote authentic engagement. We'll unpack what effective collaboration looks like and how to support it. We'll also examine teacher questioning strategies, aligned with depth of knowledge, to drive curiosity, engagement, and deeper understanding. Join us to gain practical tools for creating a classroom culture where collaboration is purposeful, teacher questions spark deep thinking, and students actively engage in the learning process!
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Evolving Station Rotation into Personalized Learning: A Student-Centered Learning Approach for Deeper Engagement
This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two. Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning...
This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two. Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning profiles, explore learning progressions, fostering learner agency, and exploring scalability will also be discussed.Day two, participants will visit classrooms to observe personalized learning in action. After the classroom visits, there will be a debrief period where participants can reflect on their observations, discuss practical applications, and plan actionable next steps.Day 1: April 1, 2026Day 2: April TBD, 2026.*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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MWEE Ambassador Training
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
April 7, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
This hands-on training will equip educators with the tools and knowledge to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in their classrooms. Participants will engage in outdoor field experiences, water quality testing, and discussions on local watershed issues, connecting environmental science to real-world learning. The workshop will provide practical strategies for...
This hands-on training will equip educators with the tools and knowledge to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in their classrooms. Participants will engage in outdoor field experiences, water quality testing, and discussions on local watershed issues, connecting environmental science to real-world learning. The workshop will provide practical strategies for integrating MWEEs into instruction, aligning with PA STEELS standards and fostering student inquiry. Educators will leave with resources, funding ideas, and action project guidance to enhance environmental literacy and student engagement. *Cost covered by funds from STEMinPA
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IMS Lending Library Certification Training(StarLab ONLY)
Instructional Technology/ IS
April 7, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am
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...
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.
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Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning
Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on understanding learner engagement vs. compliance, learner profiles, classroom structures and strategies that lead to lasting learning experiences, and the development...
Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on understanding learner engagement vs. compliance, learner profiles, classroom structures and strategies that lead to lasting learning experiences, and the development of a personalized plan to implement student-centered strategies effectively.*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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Virtual Teacher Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
April 9, 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.
Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – April
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
April 9, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am
The IU13 Coach Mentor Collaborative provides professional growth opportunities for instructional coaches in Lancaster and Lebanon counties and network opportunities centered around educational challenges, student-centered practices, cycles of coaching, and coaching conversations. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
The IU13 Coach Mentor Collaborative provides professional growth opportunities for instructional coaches in Lancaster and Lebanon counties and network opportunities centered around educational challenges, student-centered practices, cycles of coaching, and coaching conversations. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
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LEGO® Education – From Bricks to Breakthroughs: Hands-On Science, CS, and AI for K-8 Classrooms
Instructional Technology/ IS
April 9, 2026
9:00 am to 11:00 am
Discover how LEGO® Education supports K-8 instruction across science, computer science, and emerging AI concepts through hands-on, standards-aligned learning. In this interactive session, educators will explore how LEGO® Education lessons help students investigate scientific phenomena, build foundational computer science skills, and begin thinking about data, patterns, and systems that support...
Discover how LEGO® Education supports K-8 instruction across science, computer science, and emerging AI concepts through hands-on, standards-aligned learning. In this interactive session, educators will explore how LEGO® Education lessons help students investigate scientific phenomena, build foundational computer science skills, and begin thinking about data, patterns, and systems that support AI. You'll see classroom-ready strategies that spark curiosity, support inquiry, and connect learning to real-world contexts, all while aligning to CSTA standards and Pennsylvania's STEELS standards.
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Principals’ Collaborative -April Updated Date!!
This is date is the new Rescheduled Date of April 15, 2026. Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships...
This is date is the new Rescheduled Date of April 15, 2026. Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community. During these events, you'll have the opportunity to: •Stay up to date with local and state initiatives •Discover and share successful practices happening in schools •Collaborate to tackle common issues and leave with actionable strategies. •Celebrate the achievements of our Principals contributions to our schools. Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership practice in a supportive and mutually beneficial environment alongside other Principals and Assistant Principals. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available New Start Time for the 2025-26 School Year!
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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
April 16, 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.