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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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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

September 25, 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.

Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

September 25, 2025
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual

Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.

Adopt-a-Middle School Cohort 1 & 2 – Invite Only

Social Studies/ IS

September 25, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

We will continue our work into Project Based Learning together as a combined cohort to maximize connections and supports across districts.

Adopt-a-Middle School: Coaching for Sustainability – *Invite Only*

Social Studies/ IS

September 26, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Our goal of these two meetings is to work with New Tech Network to develop sustainability plans for PBL in our schools and design collaborative approaches to building our capacity for Project Based Learning.

Adopt-a-Middle School Cohort #3 – *Invite Only

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

September 30, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

During the second year of implementation, we focus on building our capacity to design PBL experiences in our classrooms to build upon the learning from last year!

MWEE Ambassador Training

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

October 1, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

This hands-on training will equip educators with the tools and knowledge to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in their classrooms. Participants will engage in outdoor field experiences, water quality testing, and discussions on local watershed issues, connecting environmental science to real-world learning. The workshop will provide practical strategies for...
This hands-on training will equip educators with the tools and knowledge to implement Meaningful Watershed Educational Experiences (MWEEs) in their classrooms. Participants will engage in outdoor field experiences, water quality testing, and discussions on local watershed issues, connecting environmental science to real-world learning. The workshop will provide practical strategies for integrating MWEEs into instruction, aligning with PA STEELS standards and fostering student inquiry. Educators will leave with resources, funding ideas, and action project guidance to enhance environmental literacy and student engagement.
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Professional Learning – October

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

October 2, 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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Leadership & Coaching: Supporting Student-Centered Learning in the Classroom

Instructional Technology/ IS

October 7, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

This workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices. *Participants invited...
This workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices. *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 $79 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Principals’ Collaborative – October

Leadership/ IS

October 7, 2025
9:30 am to 11:00 am

Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community. During these events, you'll have the opportunity...
Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community. During these events, you'll have the opportunity to: •Stay up to date with local and state initiatives •Discover and share successful practices happening in schools •Collaborate to tackle common issues and leave with actionable strategies. •Celebrate the achievements of our Principals contributions to our schools. Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership practice in a supportive and mutually beneficial environment alongside other Principals and Assistant Principals. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available New Start Time for the 2025-26 School Year!
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Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning

Instructional Technology/ IS

October 8, 2025
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners' needs and interests. *Participants invited...
Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners' needs and interests. *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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