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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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Gifted Network Professional Development

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know!...
Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know! Cost: If you are a member of the gifted PD series your cost is covered If you are not a member of the Gifted PD Series, your district will be invoiced. Please note: lunch is on your own
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Harnessing Student Voice: Choice Boards, Genius Hour, SOLE, and Beyond

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on...
Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on your own
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From Worksheets to Workshops: Reimagining Classroom Activities

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

March 10, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

This session focuses on transitioning from traditional worksheets to hands-on workshops that promote active learning and collaboration. Participants will explore the value of engagement and creativity in classroom activities and learn how to implement small group tasks and learning centers. Practical examples will help educators design interactive and meaningful learning...
This session focuses on transitioning from traditional worksheets to hands-on workshops that promote active learning and collaboration. Participants will explore the value of engagement and creativity in classroom activities and learn how to implement small group tasks and learning centers. Practical examples will help educators design interactive and meaningful learning experiences. Lunch on your own
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Feedback that Fuels Learning

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

March 12, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Feedback has the power to transform learning-but not all feedback is created equal. Drawing on the research of Hattie, Timperley, and Dylan Wiliam, this interactive workshop unpacks the impact of feedback on student learning, ranging from minimal to significant effect sizes (.14 to .92). Participants will explore different types of...
Feedback has the power to transform learning-but not all feedback is created equal. Drawing on the research of Hattie, Timperley, and Dylan Wiliam, this interactive workshop unpacks the impact of feedback on student learning, ranging from minimal to significant effect sizes (.14 to .92). Participants will explore different types of feedback-student-to-student, student-to-self, teacher-to-student, and student-to-teacher-analyzing what makes feedback truly effective. Through practical strategies and collaborative discussions, educators will discover opportunities to refine their feedback practices to drive deeper learning, engagement, and student ownership. Come ready to challenge assumptions, reflect on current practices, and leave with actionable strategies to amplify the impact of feedback in your classroom! Lunch on your own
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STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

March 19, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district...
The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – April

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

April 9, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

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
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
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STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

May 14, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district...
The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – May

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

May 14, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

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
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
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