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

Welcome to our Elementary & Secondary Technology Conference on Tuesday, December 10, 2024! This year, we're excited to present a diverse array of sessions, including presenter-led talks, interactive workshops, and immersive experiences, all focused on innovation in K-12 classrooms. What's new? We're enhancing flexibility by offering both elementary and secondary-specific presentations in a single day. This one-day event promises unique featured sessions, beginning with participant interaction and collaborative opportunities. Registration includes access to all sessions, a delightful breakfast and lunch, and engaging experiences. Join us for an enriching exploration of the future of education and technology. Conference Pricing: IU13 Member Districts: 1 Day Access: $125.00 per person Non-IU13 Member Districts: 1 Day Access: $149.00 per person Registration Discount Offers: School Districts: Buy 4 registrations, get 2 free! Purchase 4 registrations for one or both days and receive an additional teacher & district administrator free. A purchase order or credit card payment is required. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024. Intermediate Units: For every 5 paid registrations from your IU region, receive a complimentary registration for an IU employee. This offer applies for one or both days. Complimentary registration cannot be mixed with 1 and 2-day registrations. Registrations must be completed to validate the complimentary IU registration. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024.

Welcome to our Elementary & Secondary Technology Conference on Wednesday, December 11, 2024! This year, we're excited to present a diverse array of sessions, including presenter-led talks, interactive workshops, and immersive experiences, all focused on innovation in K-12 classrooms. What's new? We're enhancing flexibility by offering both elementary and secondary-specific presentations in a single day. This one-day event promises unique featured sessions, beginning with participant interaction and collaborative opportunities. Registration includes access to all sessions, a delightful breakfast and lunch, and engaging experiences. Join us for an enriching exploration of the future of education and technology. Conference Pricing: IU13 Member Districts: 1 Day Access: $125.00 per person Non-IU13 Member Districts: 1 Day Access: $149.00 per person Registration Discount Offers: School Districts: Buy 4 registrations, get 2 free! Purchase 4 registrations for one or both days and receive an additional teacher & district administrator free. A purchase order or credit card payment is required. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024. Intermediate Units: For every 5 paid registrations from your IU region, receive a complimentary registration for an IU employee. This offer applies for one or both days. Complimentary registration cannot be mixed between 1 and 2-day registrations. Registrations must be completed to validate the complimentary IU registration. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024.

Welcome to our Elementary & Secondary Technology Conference! This year, we're excited to present a diverse array of sessions, including presenter-led talks, interactive workshops, and immersive experiences, all focused on innovation in K-12 classrooms. What's new? We've enhanced flexibility with elementary and secondary-specific presentations on both days. Each day features unique sessions, starting with participant interaction and collaborative opportunities. This 2-day conference registration includes access to all sessions, delicious breakfasts and lunches, and engaging experiences throughout December 10-11, 2024. Pricing for this year's conference IU13 Member Districts: All access (both days): $199.00 per person. Non IU13 Member Districts: All access (both days): $229.00 per person. Registration Discount Offers: School Districts - Buy 4 and Get 2 Free! Buy 4 registrations, get 2 free! Purchase 4 registrations for one or both days and receive an additional teacher & district administrator free. A purchase order or credit card payment is required. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024. Intermediate Units: For every 5 paid registrations from your IU region, receive a complimentary registration for an IU employee. This offer applies for one or both days. Complimentary registration cannot be mixed between 1 and 2-day registrations. Registrations must be completed to validate the complimentary IU registration. Contact Suzanne_Kopp@iu13.org or 717-947-1153 to arrange registration. Promotion ends November 10, 2024.

These half-day job-alike gatherings will be facilitated by IU13 and open to any staff invested in supporting the academic growth of gifted/advanced learners and complying with Chapter 16 regulations. A key component of each meeting will be time set aside for collaboration with grade-level, job-alike colleagues. District/school staff will also have the option to plan as a team during a portion of the meeting. Communication for the Gifted Network will primarily take place through Schoology, and anyone interested may join this Group for updates, resources, and discussions. The access code is FBGZM-ZHCMD. Registration will be required for each meeting for planning and Act 48 purposes. There is NO COST for IU13 district and nonpublic school staff to participate in network meetings.

Imagine starting a new job or joining a new community and feeling a bit lost in the shuffle. What if you didn't even know why you were there? That feeling of uncertainty can dampen the excitement of embarking on a new adventure. The reality is that we would all be uncomfortable and maybe even unwilling to engage moving forward. Gifted onboarding is about being honest with gifted learners and their families about what giftedness is, what it isn't, and what they can expect from gifted services. When done well and made a priority, gifted onboarding sets the stage for success for gifted learners and their families. It fosters a sense of belonging and ensures that everyone is on the same page. This small step can provide a big return on your investment as it provides clarity, opens the lines of communication, and fosters stronger relationships built on mutual understanding and trust. This learning experience will provide the what, why, and how behind a gifted onboarding experience providing those that attend with the tools, strategies, and ideas to make it a reality. Cost: If you are a member of the gifted PD series your cost is covered If you are not a member of the Gifted PD Series, your district will be invoiced. Please Note: Lunch is on your own

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. This meeting will be held at Eastern Lebanon High School (180 Elco Dr, Myerstown)

This Student Sensemaking professional learning supports science teachers in advancing their understanding of the OpenSciEd approach generally while going deep into a specific science unit (6.2 Thermal Energy, 7.2 Chemical Reactions and Energy, or 8.2 Sound Waves). Learning is designed to deepen content knowledge, planning, instruction, and data analysis practices. Included in this session are opportunities for teachers to: - Reflect on successes and challenges of implementation of OpenSciEd units - Identify OpenSciEd key instructional elements for teaching and learning - Examine classroom video and artifacts from OpenSciEd units in relation to the key instructional elements - Engage in the actual lessons of the unit as a student Lunch on your own