Professional Learning Opportunities

The SCL professional learning series begins with this 2-day 'Foundations of Student-Centered Learning' workshop. Attendees will explore personalized strategies for small group, independent, and collaborative work, departing with practical tools for immediate application tailored for their specific grade level and content area. *Participants who are 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 the 2 day series outside of a previously established district contract, the cost for IU13 Schools/Districts is $399 per a person and Non-IU13 Schools/Districts is $424 per a person.

This is a two-day workshop delivered over the course of several months. Day one focuses on professional learning, providing participants with practical strategies and actionable steps to implement a more personalized learning environment. Day two serves as a follow-up session, where participants will reflect on their experiences, debrief successes, and address challenges encountered during implementation. This workshop is designed for K-12 educators who already use an effective rotational model. Educators who already differentiate effectively and are ready to deepen their practice into personalized learning, with a particular focus on shifting from teacher-designed differentiation to learner-informed pathways that elevate student voice and agency within, or beyond, a rotational model. Participants typically already use flexible grouping, scaffolds, varied resources, and formative assessment to guide instruction, and may be implementing a rotational model or other blended learning approaches. Building on that foundation, the session explores what comes next: developing learner profiles, using learning progressions, designing purposeful student choice, and creating learning paths or playlist structures, along with the management routines needed to implement and sustain these practices effectively.

Step into Lancaster's premier outdoor classroom! During this two-day workshop, middle and high school educators will immerse themselves in the innovative stream restoration and scientific research taking place on the Blue Green Connector-a transformational project along the Little Conestoga Creek in the heart of Lancaster. This site is the first of many that will serve as an outdoor classroom and field location with close proximity to many schools. Explore these current issues in our community: *Why more than half of Lancaster County's waterways are impaired - and how our community is working to restore them. *The fascinating history of land and water use over the past 300 years. *What a restored floodplain looks like and how it functions. *How scientists are monitoring the health of the Little Conestoga *The value of wetland ecosystems and their many benefits to clean water, biodiversity, and flood control. *The role of "Rewilding,” or restoring healthy ecosystems with native species. Educators will: *Engage in a hands-on "muddy boots” field experience, exploring the restoration project and the unique opportunities it offers for student learning. *Collaboratively design instructional materials aligned with the new PA STEELS standards, tailored to the learning opportunities found throughout the site. *Develop content that will not only be ready-to-use with their own students, but also featured on the Blue Green Connector website, expanding access for teachers across the region. Participant Benefits: *$450 stipend per teacher (paid to school to support substitute costs) *Lunch provided both days *14 Act 48 hours awarded upon completion

The Southcentral Esports Virtual Networking Collaborative brings together middle and high school educators from regions spanning York to Delaware County to connect, share ideas, and support one another in exploring, launching, and growing esports programs. Each meeting provides time to collaborate and exchange information about games, platforms, upcoming events, and esports opportunities across PA. Participants will also explore current trends, resources, and available support. Meetings are tailored to participants' needs and questions, offering practical guidance for building and sustaining esports programs in K-12 schools. Meeting topics for the Esports Collaborative: * General: Game Selection, Starting a Club, Support, Manager/Coach Networking * Esports Opportunities across PA * Local Competition Information: Tournaments, On-site, Off-site * College & Career Readiness: Events, Speakers, Mentors

This workshop will equip district classroom teachers, administrators, and district staff with the knowledge and tools necessary to comply with the new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations regarding digital accessibility. With the adoption of Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 AA as the standard for state and local government websites, including school districts, this training will ensure that all digital resources - such as school publications, learning management systems, and online instructional materials - are accessible to all individuals. Participants will explore the core principles of WCAG 2.1 and learn practical strategies for creating and maintaining accessible digital content throughout their school district. It is recommended that district teams of (2 - 4 people) attend together to examine aspects of sample district compliance roadmaps and to develop individual district action plans.Workshop cost is $149 per person for IU13 districts and $500 for groups of 4 or more from the same IU13 district. $199 for non-IU13 districts and $750 for groups of 4 or more from the same non-IU13 district.

This is a hands-on workshop where you will dive into the Engineering byDesign curricular resources. Supported by a PDE grant, these resources are available to PA educators at NO COST. During this session, you will navigate the digital platform, experience a lesson from a student's perspective, and crosswalk alignment to the STEELS standards. Most importantly, you will have dedicated time to explore and customize resources specific to your grade level, ensuring you leave ready to implement high-quality, inquiry-based Engineering byDesign curricular resources immediately.Lunch is being provided.

This professional learning series is designed equip teachers with knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction. A blend of full-day sessions, job-embedded activities, and will support educators as they refine literacy practices to ensure all learners have the skills necessary to thrive as readers. Lunch will be provided **Weather Make-up date March 2, 2027 |8:30 AM - 3:30 PM| The Conference and Training Center IU13