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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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Elevating Science & Engineering Practices: Strengthening Student Thinking and Engagement

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

February 19, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a...
Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a continuum of SEP implementation to ensure all students engage in meaningful, rigorous science experiences. Walk away with actionable strategies and tools to enhance sensemaking and elevate student discourse.
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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – February

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 24, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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...
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.
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Figuring Out Fluency Beyond Facts and Algorithms

Mathematics/ IS

February 25, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Computational fluency is much more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know and leverage 10 big ideas about fluency. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies to help students build procedural fluency in meaningful ways. Participants...
Computational fluency is much more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know and leverage 10 big ideas about fluency. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies to help students build procedural fluency in meaningful ways. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, explore research-based instructional practices, and learn how to support all learners in developing confidence with numbers. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or leader, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to enhance fluency in your classroom or school. This workshop will be complemented with a collection of ready-to-use classroom resources. Core Outcomes: * Workshop participants will be able to articulate essential ideas about fluency in elementary and/or middle school mathematics, * identify effective teaching and assessment practices for computational fluency, and * demonstrate understanding significant strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers to teach, practice, and assess fluency. Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, the designated snow make-up date is March 18, 2026.
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Gifted Education Network Meeting

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

February 26, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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...
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.
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Gifted Network Professional Development

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know!...
Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know! 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
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Harnessing Student Voice: Choice Boards, Genius Hour, SOLE, and Beyond

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on...
Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on your own
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GIEP Goal Writing Workshop with Patrice Semicek

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a focused, collaborative session designed to develop meaningful and achievable goals for your Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP). This half-day workshop will bring us together to craft personalized goals that challenge and support gifted learners. During this session, we'll work together to identify each student's unique strengths,...
Join us for a focused, collaborative session designed to develop meaningful and achievable goals for your Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP). This half-day workshop will bring us together to craft personalized goals that challenge and support gifted learners. During this session, we'll work together to identify each student's unique strengths, interests, and areas for growth, then translate these insights into specific, measurable GIEP goals. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through evidence-based goal-writing strategies while ensuring alignment with academic standards and individual student needs. Whether you're new to GIEP development or looking to refine your approach, this workshop provides the tools and collaborative time needed to create goals that truly serve each gifted learner's potential. What to bring: Current student data, previous GIEP documents (if applicable), and any specific concerns or priorities you'd like to address.
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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 5, 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.

LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 5, 2026
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.

Championing Change: Coaches Collaborative Unconference

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 6, 2026
8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Join us for a dynamic gathering of coaches from various fields as we come together for a morning of idea-sharing, collaboration, and participant-led sessions. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow coaches and take your practice to the next level. Register now and be a part of...
Join us for a dynamic gathering of coaches from various fields as we come together for a morning of idea-sharing, collaboration, and participant-led sessions. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow coaches and take your practice to the next level. Register now and be a part of this exciting event! Pricing: No cost for those in TMIC and CMC
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