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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Principals’ Collaborative – October
Leadership/ IS
October 7, 2025
9:30 am to 11:00 am
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...
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!
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Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning
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...
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.
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The Student-Centered Learning Foundation – Station Rotation Implementation 2025 Fall Cohort
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...
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.
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Elementary STEM & Tech/Engineering Standards Implementation
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
October 14, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
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...
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.
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Ensuring Digital Accessibility
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 15, 2025
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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Creating a Neurodiversity-Affirming School with Emily Kircher-Morris
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 15, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Neurodivergent students, including those who are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, twice-exceptional, and beyond, deserve learning environments where their strengths are recognized, their needs are respected, and they aren't expected to mask who they are to succeed. In this interactive workshop, Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, guides educators through a deep dive into the...
Neurodivergent students, including those who are autistic, ADHD, dyslexic, twice-exceptional, and beyond, deserve learning environments where their strengths are recognized, their needs are respected, and they aren't expected to mask who they are to succeed. In this interactive workshop, Emily Kircher-Morris, LPC, guides educators through a deep dive into the AWARE framework (Adapt, Wonder, Accommodate, Relate, Empower), a practical model for reimagining support for all learners. Participants will explore real classroom scenarios, collaborate on inclusive strategies, and gain tools for shifting mindsets and practices. Together, we'll challenge deficit-based models and learn how to create schools where neurodivergent students feel safe, seen, and empowered to thrive. This workshop blends research, storytelling, and hands-on application-ideal for educators ready to move from awareness to meaningful action.
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Secondary Tech. Ed. & Tech/Engineering Standards Implementation
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
October 16, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Support students in Technology & Engineering (T&E) education by exploring innovative strategies, interdisciplinary connections, and student-driven inquiry. Educators will engage in hands-on design challenges, analyze student engagement research, and examine best practices for implementing STEELS-aligned T&E instruction in grades 6-12. Discussions will focus on engineering practices, curriculum integration, and assessment...
Support students in Technology & Engineering (T&E) education by exploring innovative strategies, interdisciplinary connections, and student-driven inquiry. Educators will engage in hands-on design challenges, analyze student engagement research, and examine best practices for implementing STEELS-aligned T&E instruction in grades 6-12. Discussions will focus on engineering practices, curriculum integration, and assessment strategies to enhance STEM learning. Walk away with practical tools, resources, and lesson ideas to foster deeper engagement and critical thinking in secondary classrooms.
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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.
Open-Ended Item Writing and Scoring Math PSSA and Keystone
This interactive two-day workshop is designed for educators teaching grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 who want to enhance their skills in developing, scoring, and analyzing open-ended questions. Participants will gain the tools to align open-ended questions with standards, develop effective rubrics, and incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into student...
This interactive two-day workshop is designed for educators teaching grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 who want to enhance their skills in developing, scoring, and analyzing open-ended questions. Participants will gain the tools to align open-ended questions with standards, develop effective rubrics, and incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into student questioning techniques. Day 1: Participants will explore the criteria for writing open-ended questions, develop aligned rubrics, and engage in the writing process to create high-quality questions tailored to their students' needs. Day 2: After administering their questions to students, participants will analyze the responses, apply scoring rubrics, and reflect on insights gained from the process to inform their instruction. By the end of the workshop, participants will: *Understand the criteria for writing effective open-ended questions. *Develop and refine rubrics aligned with standards and Eligible Content. *Apply the scoring process to evaluate open-ended questions accurately. *Establish a systematic approach for crafting open-ended questions. *Integrate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into questioning techniques. Location: The Conference and Training Center at the IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601 Lunch on your own
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IU13 Librarians’ Collaborative – Demco Book Care Workshop
Instructional Technology/ IS
October 21, 2025
12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
This Demco Book Care Workshop will provide book care training with the aim of helping librarians keep their collection in circulation longer. Training includes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience, ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation, and tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Workshops typically...
This Demco Book Care Workshop will provide book care training with the aim of helping librarians keep their collection in circulation longer. Training includes protection and repair techniques and offers: a hands-on experience, ideas for protecting books ahead of circulation, and tried-and-true methods for a variety of repairs. Workshops typically cover how to do basic page repairs, tip-ins, hinge and spine repairs, book jacket and laminate applications, and how to reinforce spines. Course notes with links to other free resources such as how-to videos, product directories, and a repair guide will be provided. This Book Doctor Course instructor is Kimberly Young.
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