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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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
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 10, 2026
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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.
Feedback that Fuels Learning
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
March 12, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Feedback has the power to transform learning-but not all feedback is created equal. Drawing on the research of Hattie, Timperley, and Dylan Wiliam, this interactive workshop unpacks the impact of feedback on student learning, ranging from minimal to significant effect sizes (.14 to .92). Participants will explore different types of...
Feedback has the power to transform learning-but not all feedback is created equal. Drawing on the research of Hattie, Timperley, and Dylan Wiliam, this interactive workshop unpacks the impact of feedback on student learning, ranging from minimal to significant effect sizes (.14 to .92). Participants will explore different types of feedback-student-to-student, student-to-self, teacher-to-student, and student-to-teacher-analyzing what makes feedback truly effective. Through practical strategies and collaborative discussions, educators will discover opportunities to refine their feedback practices to drive deeper learning, engagement, and student ownership. Come ready to challenge assumptions, reflect on current practices, and leave with actionable strategies to amplify the impact of feedback in your classroom! Lunch on your own
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Building a Shared Understanding of Curriculium – Act 45
Designed for real school and district settings, this course provides school and system leaders with a foundational understanding of curriculum as the designed plan for learning, not simply a collection of standards, pacing guides, or resources. Participants will explore how a shared vision of curriculum can serve as a driver...
Designed for real school and district settings, this course provides school and system leaders with a foundational understanding of curriculum as the designed plan for learning, not simply a collection of standards, pacing guides, or resources. Participants will explore how a shared vision of curriculum can serve as a driver of professional learning, coherence, and instructional improvement. Through interactive content, collaborative reflection, and job-embedded application tasks, leaders will build clarity around curriculum, examine how it is used in their own contexts, and design actionable leadership steps to move practice forward. The course emphasizes practical application by engaging participants in curriculum audits, tool redesigns, and leadership action planning, ensuring relevance to their school and district settings. Key Ideas Explored •Curriculum is a living framework for learning, not just materials or pacing guides •Shared definitions and common language build clarity and coherence across classrooms and schools •Curriculum functions as a lever for professional learning, not compliance •Leadership tools and actions can either reinforce surface-level practices or foster deep learning
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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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Level-Up Collaboration: Boost Student-Centered Learning with Project-Based Learning
This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the...
This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the center of their educational journey.*Prerequisite: Collaboration: Practical Teamwork Strategies for SCL.*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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Literacy Leaders’ Collaborative Meeting
Literacy/ IS
March 19, 2026
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
March 19, 2026
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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ConnectPA – Schoology
Discover how educators use Schoology in various ways to expand learning, while leveraging teaching, time, talent, resources, collaboration, knowledge, and much more in Pennsylvania. Participants will have an opportunity to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced Schoology features and instructional practices. This conference is intended for administrators, technology directors, system administrators,...
Discover how educators use Schoology in various ways to expand learning, while leveraging teaching, time, talent, resources, collaboration, knowledge, and much more in Pennsylvania. Participants will have an opportunity to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced Schoology features and instructional practices. This conference is intended for administrators, technology directors, system administrators, technology media integrators/coaches, and teachers.
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Community Connections: Authentic Experiences through Student-Centered Learning
In this session, we'll delve into the ways community connections can improve educational outcomes and create authentic learning experiences. By applying student-centered learning principles, we aim to cultivate supportive environments that benefit both learners and the wider community. Participants will learn practical strategies to establish collaborative partnerships.*Participants invited to attend...
In this session, we'll delve into the ways community connections can improve educational outcomes and create authentic learning experiences. By applying student-centered learning principles, we aim to cultivate supportive environments that benefit both learners and the wider community. Participants will learn practical strategies to establish collaborative partnerships.*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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