Professional Learning Opportunities

Explore how primary sources can bring history to life for students and enhance their engagement with historical content. This session introduces strategies for using artifacts, archives, and digital tools to help students develop analytical and interpretive skills. Participants will gain practical ideas for integrating primary sources into K-12 lessons. Lunch on your own

What does true engagement look like in the classroom? In this workshop, we'll examine key research on student engagement, comparing different frameworks and perspectives on what it means for learners to be truly engaged. We'll explore Amy Berry's engagement continuum in depth, diving into the nuances of passive, compliant, and authentic engagement. Participants will reflect on what engaged learners look like, sound like, and feel like in a dynamic learning environment. Through interactive activities and practical examples, educators will gain strategies to foster deeper connections, curiosity, and active participation. Leave with actionable insights to transform your classroom into a hub of meaningful and motivated learning.. Lunch on your own Cost: Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning

This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two. Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning profiles, explore learning progressions, fostering learner agency, and exploring scalability will also be discussed.Day two, participants will visit classrooms to observe personalized learning in action. After the classroom visits, there will be a debrief period where participants can reflect on their observations, discuss practical applications, and plan actionable next steps.Day 1: October 28, 2025Day 2: November TBD, 2025.*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.

Administrators play a critical role in fostering engaging, inquiry-driven instruction. This workshop will equip leaders with tools to identify high-quality classroom practices, explore teacher and student roles in inquiry-based learning, and analyze videos and transcripts of real classroom interactions. Participants will engage with walk-through checklists, supervision continuums, and discussion protocols to enhance their ability to support and guide teachers. Gain practical strategies for promoting student-centered, sensemaking environments that align with our PA standards.

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.

This professional development session will focus on unpacking the components of writing instruction and strategies for effectively teaching writing to students. Participants will also learn about two models that conceptualize the complexities of writing - the Simple View of Writing and the Writing Rope. The goals of the session are to help participants understand: *The complex nature of writing and the critical role of writing instruction *The developmental stages of writing *The developmental phases of the writing process *Strategies to better support ALL learners develop into skilled writers Lunch will be provided

STEELS Institute 3.0 is designed to strengthen, empower, and energize district teams, providing educators with actionable instructional strategies, targeted tools for enhancing student engagement, and practical approaches to authentically connect classroom learning to real-world contexts. STEELS Institute 3.0 Strategic Focus: Classroom Site Visits: Experience STEELS-aligned instruction firsthand in K-12 classrooms to inform your own implementation. Data-Driven Implementation: Use clear, evidence-based methods to analyze student work and assessment data, guiding instructional decisions, and ensuring lasting improvements in student achievement. Micro-PD Modules: Collaboratively create short, targeted professional learning resources that support teachers across our districts. Integrating Science, Literacy, Social Studies, & Mathematics: Develop instructional strategies to intentionally connect science, literacy, and mathematics to promote deeper student understanding and authentic learning experiences. Cost: District Teams of up to 8 participants-recommended:at least 1 administrator plus elementary, middle, and high school teachers. IU13 School Districts (Lancaster & Lebanon Counties) - $2,250.00 on-IU13 districts (outside Lancaster & Lebanon Counties) - $3,250 **Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the four days for the District team amount not per attendee.** Additional Information: Lunch is provided Please bring a charged device (laptop/tablet etc.) Participant emails will be shared with Platinum and Gold level sponsors of the STEELS Institute 3.0 Participant emails will be shared with Platinum and Gold level sponsors of the STEELS Institute 3.0