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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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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 4, 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.

IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 4, 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.

Gifted Education Network Meeting

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

December 11, 2025
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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Using Depth and Complexity to Enhance Existing Curriculum and Genius Hour with Sarah Young

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

December 11, 2025
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Easily differentiate your existing units with a framework that can be applied to any topic or grade level. Get students engaged and digging deeper, while supporting them through the discomfort of thinking critically and creatively. Participants will leave with knowledge of the depth and complexity lenses, lessons for introducing them...
Easily differentiate your existing units with a framework that can be applied to any topic or grade level. Get students engaged and digging deeper, while supporting them through the discomfort of thinking critically and creatively. Participants will leave with knowledge of the depth and complexity lenses, lessons for introducing them to students, as well as subject-specific ideas.
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Professional Learning – December

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 17, 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. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
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. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
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Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 6, 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.

Librarians’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 6, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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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STEELS Unleashed: Incorporating STEELS into Student-Centered Learning

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 7, 2026
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS...
This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS concepts. Participants will leave with practical resources and resources for implementing STEELS in their classrooms, as well as a deeper understanding of how to create engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for all students.*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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IMS Lending Library Certification Training

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 7, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 8, 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.