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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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.
IU13 Librarians’ Collaborative – Demco Book Care Workshop
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 21, 2025
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This Demco Book Care Workshop will provide book care training with the aim of helping librarians keep their collection in circulation longer. Training includes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience, ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation, and tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Workshops typically...
This Demco Book Care Workshop will provide book care training with the aim of helping librarians keep their collection in circulation longer. Training includes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience, ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation, and tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Workshops typically cover how to do basic page repairs, tip-ins, hinge and spine repairs, book jacket and laminate applications, and how to reinforce spines. Course notes with links to other free resources such as how-to videos, product directories, and a repair guide will be provided. This Book Doctor Course instructor is Kimberly Young.
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2025 ESTC Committee Meeting – October
In-person meetings for the ESTC Planning Committee to prepare for this year's IU13 Elementary and Secondary Technology Conference.
LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
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.
Engagement Unlocked: Understanding and Inspiring a Learner-Centered Classroom
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 23, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
What does true engagement look like in the classroom? In this workshop, we'll examine key research on student engagement, comparing different frameworks and perspectives on what it means for learners to be truly engaged. We'll explore Amy Berry's engagement continuum in depth, diving into the nuances of passive, compliant, and...
What does true engagement look like in the classroom? In this workshop, we'll examine key research on student engagement, comparing different frameworks and perspectives on what it means for learners to be truly engaged. We'll explore Amy Berry's engagement continuum in depth, diving into the nuances of passive, compliant, and authentic engagement. Participants will reflect on what engaged learners look like, sound like, and feel like in a dynamic learning environment. Through interactive activities and practical examples, educators will gain strategies to foster deeper connections, curiosity, and active participation. Leave with actionable insights to transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful and motivated learning.. Lunch on your own Cost: Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning
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Supervising for Inquiry: Supporting Engaging Classrooms
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
October 28, 2025
9:30 am to 12:30 pm
Administrators play a critical role in fostering engaging, inquiry-driven instruction. This workshop will equip leaders with tools to identify high-quality classroom practices, explore teacher and student roles in inquiry-based learning, and analyze videos and transcripts of real classroom interactions. Participants will engage with walk-through checklists, supervision continuums, and discussion protocols...
Administrators play a critical role in fostering engaging, inquiry-driven instruction. This workshop will equip leaders with tools to identify high-quality classroom practices, explore teacher and student roles in inquiry-based learning, and analyze videos and transcripts of real classroom interactions. Participants will engage with walk-through checklists, supervision continuums, and discussion protocols to enhance their ability to support and guide teachers. Gain practical strategies for promoting student-centered, sensemaking environments that align with our PA standards.
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AI and EdTech: Innovative Approaches to Student-Centered Learning
This workshop helps educators enhance student-centered learning by exploring AI and current educational technologies. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI into their teaching, design AI-enhanced activities, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Through interactive activities and group discussions, educators will effectively integrate technology into their...
This workshop helps educators enhance student-centered learning by exploring AI and current educational technologies. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI into their teaching, design AI-enhanced activities, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Through interactive activities and group discussions, educators will effectively integrate technology into their teaching, fostering engagement and making informed decisions about AI in education.*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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Informed Writing Instruction
Literacy/ IS
October 29, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
This professional development session will focus on unpacking the components of writing instruction and strategies for effectively teaching writing to students. Participants will also learn about two models that conceptualize the complexities of writing - the Simple View of Writing and the Writing Rope. The goals of the session are...
This professional development session will focus on unpacking the components of writing instruction and strategies for effectively teaching writing to students. Participants will also learn about two models that conceptualize the complexities of writing - the Simple View of Writing and the Writing Rope. The goals of the session are to help participants understand: *The complex nature of writing and the critical role of writing instruction *The developmental stages of writing *The developmental phases of the writing process *Strategies to better support ALL learners develop into skilled writers Lunch will be provided
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