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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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Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 3, 2025
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.

EdTech/STEM Innovation Event with Teq & IU13 IMS

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 4, 2025
10:00 am to 3:00 pm

IU13 IMS Instructional Media Services invites you to join Teq for an exciting FREE EdTech & STEM Innovation Event! This in-person mini-conference introduces you to the latest advancements in STEM and educational technology, explores how they can be implemented in your schools, and showcases their impact on student learning. Whether...
IU13 IMS Instructional Media Services invites you to join Teq for an exciting FREE EdTech & STEM Innovation Event! This in-person mini-conference introduces you to the latest advancements in STEM and educational technology, explores how they can be implemented in your schools, and showcases their impact on student learning. Whether you're an edtech enthusiast or simply curious, this event is for you! You MUST also register with Teq using tinyurl.com/TEQ4425.
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Empowering Student-Centered Learning with Educational Technologies: Meaningful and Strategic Use of Classroom Technology

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 9, 2025
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

In this workshop, educators will explore current educational technologies that support student-centered learning, discover innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching practices, and learn how to create a technology-rich classroom environment that promotes equity, diversity, and social-emotional learning. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life examples, participants will learn how...
In this workshop, educators will explore current educational technologies that support student-centered learning, discover innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching practices, and learn how to create a technology-rich classroom environment that promotes equity, diversity, and social-emotional learning. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life examples, participants will learn how to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices to foster deep learner engagement. *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 $149 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Nurturing Environmental Literacy through Local Watersheds: Becoming MWEE Ambassadors

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

April 9, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join us on an immersive outdoor journey to become MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences) Ambassadors. This workshop builds a partnership with local state parks to instill environmental literacy and sustainability standards. You'll develop a connection to your local watershed, learning its ecological importance and our human impact. By bridging the...
Join us on an immersive outdoor journey to become MWEE (Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences) Ambassadors. This workshop builds a partnership with local state parks to instill environmental literacy and sustainability standards. You'll develop a connection to your local watershed, learning its ecological importance and our human impact. By bridging the gap between the natural world and education, you'll create a new generation of environmental stewards ready to inspire change in students and the community.
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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 10, 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.

LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 10, 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.

Empowering Student-Centered Learning with Educational Technologies: Meaningful and Strategic Use of Classroom Technology

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 10, 2025
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

In this workshop, educators will explore current educational technologies that support student-centered learning, discover innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching practices, and learn how to create a technology-rich classroom environment that promotes equity, diversity, and social-emotional learning. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life examples, participants will learn how...
In this workshop, educators will explore current educational technologies that support student-centered learning, discover innovative ways to integrate technology into teaching practices, and learn how to create a technology-rich classroom environment that promotes equity, diversity, and social-emotional learning. Through interactive activities, group discussions, and real-life examples, participants will learn how to effectively integrate technology into their teaching practices to foster deep learner engagement.*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 $149 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Coach Mentor Collaborative – April

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

April 10, 2025
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.

Making Cents of the Pa Personal Finance Standards

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

April 10, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join us as we dive into the new Pa K-12 Personal Finance Standards. We will spend time understanding the benefits of including personal finance education K-12 as well as the most recent information from PDE regarding standards and course requirements. Districts will have time to discuss current instruction practices and...
Join us as we dive into the new Pa K-12 Personal Finance Standards. We will spend time understanding the benefits of including personal finance education K-12 as well as the most recent information from PDE regarding standards and course requirements. Districts will have time to discuss current instruction practices and plans for implementing the new standards. **No Cost - This event is funded by PDE Accelerated Learning Lunch is on your own.
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