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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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Behind the Curtain: What Instructional Excellence Looks Like

Leadership/ IS

October 29, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join K-12 principals and district leaders as we explore what exemplar practice looks like across all four of Danielson's domains, both "on stage" and "off." Bring examples from your own context to practice calibrating evidence and sharpening your instructional leadership lens. In the morning, we'll dig into Danielson's framework together....
Join K-12 principals and district leaders as we explore what exemplar practice looks like across all four of Danielson's domains, both "on stage" and "off." Bring examples from your own context to practice calibrating evidence and sharpening your instructional leadership lens. In the morning, we'll dig into Danielson's framework together. In the afternoon, we'll use your observation data to identify real growth areas and design intentional, targeted professional development for your building or district team. Cost includes lunch and all materials.
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AI for All Session #1: Using AI to Support Multilingual Learners

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

October 29, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction by making high-level academic content linguistically accessible to Multilingual Learners. This session grounds AI prompt engineering in the evidence-based PLUSS framework (Pre-teaching/priming background knowledge, Language use and modeling, Using visuals, Systematic instruction, and Strategic native language/culture). General education teachers will learn to use AI platforms...
Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction by making high-level academic content linguistically accessible to Multilingual Learners. This session grounds AI prompt engineering in the evidence-based PLUSS framework (Pre-teaching/priming background knowledge, Language use and modeling, Using visuals, Systematic instruction, and Strategic native language/culture). General education teachers will learn to use AI platforms to rapidly generate linguistic scaffolds, construct tiered sentence stems, design multi-modal supports, and preserve academic rigor without waiting for students to "fail first" before receiving language access. Cost *Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00 *Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate. Workshops Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026) Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026) Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026) Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027) Registration & Invoicing: * How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend. * Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice. * Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
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IU13 School Climate Network – Session #2: School Safety

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

November 3, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

We will examine the multidimensional nature of safety, ranging from physical security to the emotional well-being of students and adults. This includes a look at how social-emotional security and responsible online engagement shape a sense of protection across the building. Time will be provided for school teams to assess their...
We will examine the multidimensional nature of safety, ranging from physical security to the emotional well-being of students and adults. This includes a look at how social-emotional security and responsible online engagement shape a sense of protection across the building. Time will be provided for school teams to assess their current safety protocols and plan for necessary systemic shifts. Lunch on your own
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Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 4, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on identifying learner engagement vs. learner compliance, the exploration of evidence-based strategies rooted in Schlechty's Design Qualities, and the development of...
Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on identifying learner engagement vs. learner compliance, the exploration of evidence-based strategies rooted in Schlechty's Design Qualities, and the development of an implementation plan to infuse student-centered strategies.
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Yes, They Can! Creating Student Agency from Productive Struggle (John SanGiovanni)

Mathematics/ IS

November 4, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

The struggle is real! But productive struggle is more than a catchphrase. It is an opportunity to help students develop their own strategies for working with problems, getting unstuck, and persevering. This workshop is the sequel to the Productive Math Struggle and it takes a deeper dive into the work...
The struggle is real! But productive struggle is more than a catchphrase. It is an opportunity to help students develop their own strategies for working with problems, getting unstuck, and persevering. This workshop is the sequel to the Productive Math Struggle and it takes a deeper dive into the work of supporting struggle through discussion, vocabulary development, self-talk (metacognition), feedback, and more. The first workshop is not required for participating in this one. Lunch will be provided
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Minecraft Education Educators Academy

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 4, 2026
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Discover how to effectively integrate Minecraft Education Edition into your classroom curriculum! This training will cover essential skills such as navigating the platform, designing creative challenges, and strategies for boosting student engagement across various subjects.

IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 5, 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.

LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 5, 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.

Two Lenses, One Vision: A Collaborative STEELS Learning Lab for Teachers and School Leaders

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

November 5, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

What does excellent STEELS-aligned science instruction look, sound, and feel like in the classroom? In this collaborative learning lab, secondary science teachers and principals will examine videos of two exemplary science lessons through complementary lenses. Together, teams will collect evidence of student thinking, engagement, scientific sensemaking, and alignment with the...
What does excellent STEELS-aligned science instruction look, sound, and feel like in the classroom? In this collaborative learning lab, secondary science teachers and principals will examine videos of two exemplary science lessons through complementary lenses. Together, teams will collect evidence of student thinking, engagement, scientific sensemaking, and alignment with the STEELS standards and instructional shifts. Guided discussion will help science teachers deepen their use of student-centered instructional practices while helping principals build confidence in observing science classrooms and offering meaningful feedback. Each teacher-principal team will leave with a shared language, practical insights, and next steps for strengthening both science instruction and instructional leadership. Participation Requirement Participants must register as a school-based team of two: one secondary science teacher and one principal, assistant principal, or instructional coach. Teams should attend the full session together so they can engage in shared observation, discussion, and planning. *Fully funded by SSoS grant
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Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the AI & Digital Age

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 6, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

When algorithms, viral feeds, and generative AI do the thinking for students, they miss out on building essential muscle memory for independent reasoning. The good news? Reclaiming that critical thinking doesn't mean adding another task to your plate-it's about spotting and seizing the high-impact opportunities already built into your daily...
When algorithms, viral feeds, and generative AI do the thinking for students, they miss out on building essential muscle memory for independent reasoning. The good news? Reclaiming that critical thinking doesn't mean adding another task to your plate-it's about spotting and seizing the high-impact opportunities already built into your daily lessons. This interactive session gives you practical, discipline-specific strategies to weave media literacy, digital citizenship, and AI evaluation directly into your current curriculum. You will walk away with ready-to-use, student-centered routines that transform passive consumers into active, analytical evaluators, building authentic reasoning skills without sacrificing your valuable instructional time.
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