Professional Learning Opportunities

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

These POC collaborative meetings are for Lancaster and Lebanon County library stakeholders, including AccessPA member libraries, for the purpose of providing pertinent information concerning technology tools, ethical and legal issues, and professional development opportunities. In addition, time will be devoted for new learning and exploration for the integration of IMS and other tools/strategies supporting all content area curricula.

This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day workshop, attendees will engage in various instructional activities and strategies with direct applications in classrooms including active learning strategies and learner-centered techniques. *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.

The purpose of the IU13 Literacy Collaborative is to give literacy leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals

Learn how to integrate critical thinking strategies like Claim-Evidence-Reasoning, De Bono's Six Thinking Hats, and Which One Doesn't Belong into your curriculum. This session emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and metacognition in fostering deeper student learning. Participants will gain tools and strategies to embed these practices into lessons across all subject areas. Lunch on your own

Do your students struggle with reasoning about fractions, thinking flexibly with them, and estimating their values? Are you looking for engaging, high-quality tasks to deepen understanding and spark meaningful discussion? In this workshop, participants will explore what fraction sense is and how it develops. Through a deep dive into key fraction concepts and operations, we will examine how to build conceptual understanding rather than reliance on rote procedure and abstract symbols. This session will provide strategies for both first instruction and intervention, ensuring all students have the support they need to develop strong reasoning of fractions. Participants will gain dynamic yet practical instructional activities that promote flexibility, reasoning, and number sense with fractions. A collection of ready-to-use resources will be provided, allowing educators to make fraction sense a daily part of instruction. Core Outcomes Workshop participants will be able to: * articulate the progression of concepts and skills within fraction content across grades, * demonstrate their own deep understanding of essential fraction concepts through their use of manipulatives, drawings, and justification, * identify high-leverage instructional practices for student mastery of fraction concepts, * design instructional tasks that feature high-quality tasks and connect representations to symbols and procedures, and * assess student understanding of fraction concepts to provide meaningful feedback and make instructional decisions Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, the designated snow make-up date is March 18, 2026.