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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Librarians’ Collaborative
These POC collaborative meetings are for Lancaster and Lebanon County library stakeholders, including AccessPA member libraries, for the purpose of providing pertinent information concerning technology tools, ethical and legal issues, and professional development opportunities. In addition, time will be devoted for new learning and exploration for the integration of IMS...
These POC collaborative meetings are for Lancaster and Lebanon County library stakeholders, including AccessPA member libraries, for the purpose of providing pertinent information concerning technology tools, ethical and legal issues, and professional development opportunities. In addition, time will be devoted for new learning and exploration for the integration of IMS and other tools/strategies supporting all content area curricula.
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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.
IMS Lending Library Certification Training
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 10, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending...
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the StarLab portable planetariums, the AR/VR mobile device kits, and the TransfrVR headsets.
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AI and EdTech: Innovative Approaches to Student-Centered Learning
This workshop helps educators enhance student-centered learning by exploring AI and current educational technologies. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI into their teaching, design AI-enhanced activities, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Through interactive activities and group discussions, educators will effectively integrate technology into their...
This workshop helps educators enhance student-centered learning by exploring AI and current educational technologies. Participants will learn strategies to integrate AI into their teaching, design AI-enhanced activities, and discuss the opportunities and challenges of AI in education. Through interactive activities and group discussions, educators will effectively integrate technology into their teaching, fostering engagement and making informed decisions about AI in education.*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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Level-Up Collaboration: Boost Student-Centered Learning with Project-Based Learning
This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the...
This workshop will focus on collaborative student-centered learning approaches, including Project-Based Learning (PBL), Self-Organized Learning Environments (SOLE), and other PBL-type activities. By the end of this workshop, educators will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to create a more collaborative and dynamic learning environment that puts learners at the center of their educational journey.*Prerequisite: Collaboration: Practical Teamwork Strategies for SCL.*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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ConnectPA – Schoology
Discover how educators use Schoology in various ways to expand learning, while leveraging teaching, time, talent, resources, collaboration, knowledge, and much more in Pennsylvania. Participants will have an opportunity to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced Schoology features and instructional practices. This conference is intended for administrators, technology directors, system administrators,...
Discover how educators use Schoology in various ways to expand learning, while leveraging teaching, time, talent, resources, collaboration, knowledge, and much more in Pennsylvania. Participants will have an opportunity to explore beginner, intermediate, and advanced Schoology features and instructional practices. This conference is intended for administrators, technology directors, system administrators, technology media integrators/coaches, and teachers.
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Community Connections: Authentic Experiences through Student-Centered Learning
In this session, we'll delve into the ways community connections can improve educational outcomes and create authentic learning experiences. By applying student-centered learning principles, we aim to cultivate supportive environments that benefit both learners and the wider community. Participants will learn practical strategies to establish collaborative partnerships.*Participants invited to attend...
In this session, we'll delve into the ways community connections can improve educational outcomes and create authentic learning experiences. By applying student-centered learning principles, we aim to cultivate supportive environments that benefit both learners and the wider community. Participants will learn practical strategies to establish collaborative partnerships.*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 Shift to Student-Led Virtual Book Study
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 25, 2026 Series
6:30 pm to 7:15 pm
Virtual
Join us this Spring for a dynamic virtual book study of The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak! Together, we'll explore practical strategies to transform classrooms into student-centered learning environments that foster agency, engagement, and deeper learning. Through four interactive Wednesday evening sessions (6:30-7:15 PM in February...
Join us this Spring for a dynamic virtual book study of The Shift to Student-Led by Catlin Tucker and Katie Novak! Together, we'll explore practical strategies to transform classrooms into student-centered learning environments that foster agency, engagement, and deeper learning. Through four interactive Wednesday evening sessions (6:30-7:15 PM in February and March), you'll reflect on the reading, exchange ideas with educators across the state, and leave each session inspired to make meaningful shifts in your practice. Don't miss this chance to connect, collaborate, and grow!
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Evolving Station Rotation into Personalized Learning: A Student-Centered Learning Approach for Deeper Engagement
This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two. Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning...
This 2-day workshop will focus on professional learning and implementation on day one, followed by a classroom visit and debrief period on day two. Day one will guide educators through transitioning from station rotation models to personalized learning. Participants will explore the foundations of personalized learning, build teacher and learning profiles, explore learning progressions, fostering learner agency, and exploring scalability will also be discussed.Day two, participants will visit classrooms to observe personalized learning in action. After the classroom visits, there will be a debrief period where participants can reflect on their observations, discuss practical applications, and plan actionable next steps.Day 1: April 1, 2026Day 2: April TBD, 2026.*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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Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning
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 understanding learner engagement vs. compliance, learner profiles, classroom structures and strategies that lead to lasting learning experiences, and the development...
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 understanding learner engagement vs. compliance, learner profiles, classroom structures and strategies that lead to lasting learning experiences, and the development of a personalized plan to implement student-centered strategies effectively.*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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