Professional Learning Opportunities

IU12, IU13, & IU15 would like to welcome all instructional technology educators from any region to join us for a great morning of collaboration in eastern Pennsylvania. We will kick off the morning with an overview of the agenda and engaging activities to build inter-IU relationships. The rest of the morning will be in an open spaces edcamp format to share and discuss with others with a common focus and/or passion in the educational technology field. All Instructional coaches/specialists who facilitate and support instructional technology are welcome and encouraged to attend. The event will be held at: Lincoln IU12 65 Billerbeck Street New Oxford, PA 17350

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.

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

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.

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.

This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day workshop, attendees will engage in various instructional activities and strategies with direct applications in classrooms including active learning strategies and learner-centered techniques. *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.

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. 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 the Blue Green Connector website, expanding access for teachers across the region. Please Note:This site will serve as a premier outdoor field location for STEM, STEAM, and cross-disciplinary learning-linking science, engineering, environmental stewardship, and history in one authentic setting. Who Should Apply: We're seeking 10 middle or high school educators with backgrounds in biology, earth science, environmental science, engineering, history, or STEM/STEAM. Participant Benefits: * $450 stipend per teacher (paid to school to support substitute costs) * Lunch provided both days * 12 Act 48 hours awarded upon completion

Engage young learners in Technology & Engineering (T&E) standards through hands-on challenges, student-driven inquiry, and real-world problem-solving. Educators will explore strategies for effective STEM integration, analyze student engagement research, and collaborate on practical ways to implement STEELS-aligned T&E instruction. Discussions will focus on design thinking, engineering fundamentals, and assessment strategies tailored for elementary classrooms. Leave with classroom-ready resources to spark creativity and curiosity in K-5 students.