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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Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning (*Prerequisite: educators must have completed the initial station rotation implementation workshop and/or the year 1 cohort requirements.)
This workshop is designed for educators committed to continuous improvement and transformation of their classroom instruction. Educators will have the opportunity to reflect on their current instructional practices and engage in a collaborative process to transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Through a series of personalized learning strategies including...
This workshop is designed for educators committed to continuous improvement and transformation of their classroom instruction. Educators will have the opportunity to reflect on their current instructional practices and engage in a collaborative process to transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Through a series of personalized learning strategies including but not limited to reflective practices, goal-setting exercises, and next-step planning and pacing, participants will develop a clear understanding of how to implement evidence-based, data-informed instructional future-ready practices that prioritize the needs and interests of their learners.*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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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
May 15, 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
May 15, 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.
Gifted Network Meeting
Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS
May 15, 2025
8:30 am 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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Literacy Leaders’ Collaborative Meeting
Literacy/ IS
May 15, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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...
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
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STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
May 15, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
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...
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
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Librarians’ Collaborative
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...
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.
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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.
IMS Lending Library Certification Workshop
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending...
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the StarLab portable planetariums, the AR/VR mobile device kits, and the TransfrVR headsets.
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Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning (*Prerequisite: educators must have completed the initial station rotation implementation workshop and/or the year 1 cohort requirements.)
This workshop is designed for educators committed to continuous improvement and transformation of their classroom instruction. Educators will have the opportunity to reflect on their current instructional practices and engage in a collaborative process to transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Through a series of personalized learning strategies including...
This workshop is designed for educators committed to continuous improvement and transformation of their classroom instruction. Educators will have the opportunity to reflect on their current instructional practices and engage in a collaborative process to transform their classrooms into student-centered learning environments. Through a series of personalized learning strategies including but not limited to reflective practices, goal-setting exercises, and next-step planning and pacing, participants will develop a clear understanding of how to implement evidence-based, data-informed instructional future-ready practices that prioritize the needs and interests of their learners.*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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