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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Leadership Collaborative
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
September 23, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for...
Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for shared learning, followed by time to engage in content-specific groups to apply ideas, exchange strategies, and problem-solve with peers. Why join? * Strengthen your leadership practice through focused, relevant professional learning * Learn with and from others facing similar challenges in their roles * Build meaningful connections with educators across schools and districts * Share and refine ideas for supporting teaching and learning * Apply your learning within your content area through job-alike collaboration
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Future Ready Leadership: An Administrator’s AI Playbook- Act 45 (Fall 2026)
Instructional Technology/ IS
September 24, 2026
8:30 am to 2:30 pm
This 10-hour, Future-Ready Leadership: An Administrator's AI Playbook Act 45 workshop provides an essential framework, including strategies for instructional leadership, operational optimization, and strategic implementation of AI. In-Person Leadership Workshop (6 hours) This interactive session is focused on administrative strategy and hands-on tool evaluation: Practical Prompt Engineering: Learn to craft...
This 10-hour, Future-Ready Leadership: An Administrator's AI Playbook Act 45 workshop provides an essential framework, including strategies for instructional leadership, operational optimization, and strategic implementation of AI. In-Person Leadership Workshop (6 hours) This interactive session is focused on administrative strategy and hands-on tool evaluation: Practical Prompt Engineering: Learn to craft clear, effective prompts using the RAFTS framework to generate high-quality, relevant outputs from AI models. Live Demonstrations: See AI tools applied to real-world administrative challenges. Hands-on Evaluation: Assess leading AI tools (Gemini, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Magic School, SchoolAI, etc.) through the lens of a school leader. Job-Embedded Strategic Application (4 hours) Administrators will apply their learning directly to your administrative responsibilities by: Administrative AI Tool Evaluation: Test and evaluate at least two AI tools relevant to school management, exploring applications for communication, data analysis, or resource allocation. Strategic AI Implementation Plan: Reflect on your school's specific needs and draft a plan to integrate an AI tool to improve operations, support instruction, or boost student achievement. IU13 Coaching and Resource Support Cost IU13 Districts $149 Non IU13 Districts $199 Act 45 hours are available (please select Act 48 below) (10 total hours)
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Virtual Teacher Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
September 24, 2026
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.
Regional Instructional Technology Collaboration – In Person IU13
"Technology Everywhere, Pedagogy Prioritized "- What if we moved beyond counting screentime minutes to ensuring every digital tool serves a clear, high-quality instructional purpose? This school year, join us as we partner with coaches, teachers, and families to redefine technology use through the lens of screen value and high-quality instruction....
"Technology Everywhere, Pedagogy Prioritized "- What if we moved beyond counting screentime minutes to ensuring every digital tool serves a clear, high-quality instructional purpose? This school year, join us as we partner with coaches, teachers, and families to redefine technology use through the lens of screen value and high-quality instruction. Through interactive coaching resources, dynamic family engagement events, and collaborative planning, we will build a shared, healthy digital culture across our region. Together, we are crafting a unified vision that moves students from passive device consumers to active, creative thinkers.
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Industry-Inspired PBL; Cohort 4 *Invite Only*
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
September 29, 2026 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!
Collaboration and Vertical Differentiation for Gifted Learners with Dr. Emily Mofield
Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS
September 30, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Learn practical tools for strengthening partnerships between gifted and general education teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching. You will also learn ready-to-use vertical differentiation strategies that increase complexity, deepen thinking, and support advanced learners all day, every day. Leave with concrete tools, examples, and planning approaches that make differentiation more...
Learn practical tools for strengthening partnerships between gifted and general education teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, and coaching. You will also learn ready-to-use vertical differentiation strategies that increase complexity, deepen thinking, and support advanced learners all day, every day. Leave with concrete tools, examples, and planning approaches that make differentiation more manageable, meaningful, and sustainable. Lunch will be provided Cost: $200.00* *Please note: For those participating in the Gifted Education Network and the CMC Network, this session is covered by your membership dues and you will not be billed. All other participants will be invoiced directly following registration.
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Leadership & Coaching: Supporting Student-Centered Learning in the Classroom
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 $99 for non-IU13 district participants.
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IU13 School Climate Network – Session #1: What is School Climate?
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 6, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
This session provides an overview of the foundational norms and rules that define the school experience for both students and staff. We will explore the initial perceptions of school connectedness and how they serve as the anchor for our community. Time will be provided for school teams to review their...
This session provides an overview of the foundational norms and rules that define the school experience for both students and staff. We will explore the initial perceptions of school connectedness and how they serve as the anchor for our community. Time will be provided for school teams to review their data and begin identifying their specific focus areas for action. Lunch on your own
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The Foundations of Student-Centered Learning
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...
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.
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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 8, 2026
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.