Professional Learning Opportunities

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

Discover how LEGO® Education supports K-8 instruction across science, computer science, and emerging AI concepts through hands-on, standards-aligned learning. In this interactive session, educators will explore how LEGO® Education lessons help students investigate scientific phenomena, build foundational computer science skills, and begin thinking about data, patterns, and systems that support AI. You'll see classroom-ready strategies that spark curiosity, support inquiry, and connect learning to real-world contexts, all while aligning to CSTA standards and Pennsylvania's STEELS standards.

Discover how LEGO® Education supports K-8 instruction across science, computer science, and emerging AI concepts through hands-on, standards-aligned learning. In this interactive session, educators will explore how LEGO® Education lessons help students investigate scientific phenomena, build foundational computer science skills, and begin thinking about data, patterns, and systems that support AI. You'll see classroom-ready strategies that spark curiosity, support inquiry, and connect learning to real-world contexts, all while aligning to CSTA standards and Pennsylvania's STEELS standards.

This is date is the new Rescheduled Date of April 15, 2026. 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!

Join us for a hands-on, interactive session that brings student-centered learning to life through the power of purposeful play. In this session, you will experience an engaging classroom simulation focused on station rotation designed to emphasize LEGO Education Science kits, technology, and engineering concepts. Working collaboratively, participants will use LEGO Education Science kits to tackle real-world challenges and problem-solve while aligning with the PA STEELS standards. Discover how to foster creativity, collaboration, and deeper learning across content areas using versatile LEGO bricks and science-based kits to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and tactile discovery.

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.

Designed for real school and district settings, this course provides school and system leaders with a foundational understanding of curriculum as the designed plan for learning, not simply a collection of standards, pacing guides, or resources. Participants will explore how a shared vision of curriculum can serve as a driver of professional learning, coherence, and instructional improvement. Through interactive content, collaborative reflection, and job-embedded application tasks, leaders will build clarity around curriculum, examine how it is used in their own contexts, and design actionable leadership steps to move practice forward. The course emphasizes practical application by engaging participants in curriculum audits, tool redesigns, and leadership action planning, ensuring relevance to their school and district settings. Key Ideas Explored •Curriculum is a living framework for learning, not just materials or pacing guides •Shared definitions and common language build clarity and coherence across classrooms and schools •Curriculum functions as a lever for professional learning, not compliance •Leadership tools and actions can either reinforce surface-level practices or foster deep learning •Sustainable change depends on alignment between curriculum, leadership routines, and vision Course Design & Participant Requirements Format: 100% asynchronous, delivered through three self-paced modules (10 hours total) Learning Modes: Videos, curated readings, reflection prompts, peer discussion forums, job-embedded leadership tasks Information about course work will be sent out the day prior to the start of the course.