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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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 8, 2026
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.
Transitioning to a Personalized Learning Environment: Advancing the Rotational Model of Student-Centered Learning
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 8, 2026 Series
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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...
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.
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Ensuring Digital Accessibility
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 14, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
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...
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.
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Engineering byDesign (EbD) Workshop
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 16, 2026
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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...
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.
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Tech Media Integrators Collaborative
Monthly meetings will provide school district technology and media staff with a forum for training and sharing in the uses of technology and media in curriculum and instruction. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and initiatives.
Coach Mentor Collaborative and Tech Media Integrators Collaboration (October)
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 20, 2026
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
This session is a professional learning, collaboration, and networking session focused on coaching offered at no cost for those participating in the CMC Network or Tech Media Integrators. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2026
Planning for Project Based Learning – *INVITE ONLY*
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 20, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Project Based Learning is a large undertaking that requires time and feedback in order to meet the needs of your learners. This session will be dedicated to designing and refining PBL units and receive feedback from others going through the same process. Cost: Fully funded by the Lancaster County STEM...
Project Based Learning is a large undertaking that requires time and feedback in order to meet the needs of your learners. This session will be dedicated to designing and refining PBL units and receive feedback from others going through the same process. Cost: Fully funded by the Lancaster County STEM Alliance This session is invite only.
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Beyond the Grade: Actionable Feedback that Drives Real Growth
Transform your feedback from a compliance ritual into a catalyst for growth. Designed specifically for building and district leaders, this immersive, full-day session explores how to establish the ideal conditions for growth-minded feedback within the Danielson Framework. Through interactive, turn-around experiences, you will walk away with practical strategies to immediately...
Transform your feedback from a compliance ritual into a catalyst for growth. Designed specifically for building and district leaders, this immersive, full-day session explores how to establish the ideal conditions for growth-minded feedback within the Danielson Framework. Through interactive, turn-around experiences, you will walk away with practical strategies to immediately engage your team in actionable, reflective conversations. Additional Information: Act 48 hours provided Lunch is provided
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Sphero Blueprint Engineering & Bolt+ Workshop
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 23, 2026
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
This comprehensive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the Sphero Blueprint Engineering continuum and Bolt+. In the morning, you will experience the vertical progression of mechanical and electrical engineering, starting with foundational concepts in Snap and scaling up to middle school and then high school level complexity using Blueprint Engineering...
This comprehensive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the Sphero Blueprint Engineering continuum and Bolt+. In the morning, you will experience the vertical progression of mechanical and electrical engineering, starting with foundational concepts in Snap and scaling up to middle school and then high school level complexity using Blueprint Engineering kits. The afternoon shifts focus to advanced Engineering Design with BOLT+ and concludes with "open-sandbox" time. If you are an Engineering byDesign (EbD) user, there will be time to explore the Sphero integration into the curricular resources. *Note: The focus of this workshop is Sphero, and not EbD. All Sphero tools presented are integrated into EbD, and area available to borrow through the IU13 Lending Library.
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Collaboration by Design: Purposeful Teamwork for the Student-Centered Classroom
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 27, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered...
In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom.
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