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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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PA Student-Centered Learning Fall Book Study

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 18, 2026 Series
6:45 pm to 7:30 pm

Virtual

Join educators from across the state for a free virtual book study of Teaching Students to Drive Their Learning by Fisher, Frey, Ortega and Hattie. Across four Zoom sessions, you will explore practical ways to build student ownership, strengthen engagement, and support greater independence in your classroom. Connect with colleagues,...
Join educators from across the state for a free virtual book study of Teaching Students to Drive Their Learning by Fisher, Frey, Ortega and Hattie. Across four Zoom sessions, you will explore practical ways to build student ownership, strengthen engagement, and support greater independence in your classroom. Connect with colleagues, reflect on your practice, and walk away with strategies you can use right away. This experience is designed to be manageable, relevant, and easy to apply in any classroom setting. This book study is structured as a series of four interactive Zoom sessions. Participants will be awarded 8 Act 48 hours upon completion of the series and the final evaluation form.
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Classroom Routines & Procedures: Fostering a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 19, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

This workshop focuses on classroom strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore how well crafted and executed routines and procedures can help to shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and leave with practical...
This workshop focuses on classroom strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore how well crafted and executed routines and procedures can help to shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation and self-directed learning.
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Hands on History: Using Manipulatives in the Social Studies Classroom

Social Studies/ IS

December 1, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Think manipulatives are just for the math classrooms? Think again! In this interactive session, we'll explore how physical "stuff"-from hexagonal connection tiles to clipping tools-can turn abstract historical concepts into concrete understanding. Come ready to play, build, and leave with a toolkit of tactile strategies that increase engagement and access...
Think manipulatives are just for the math classrooms? Think again! In this interactive session, we'll explore how physical "stuff"-from hexagonal connection tiles to clipping tools-can turn abstract historical concepts into concrete understanding. Come ready to play, build, and leave with a toolkit of tactile strategies that increase engagement and access for every student in your room. Lunch on your own
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AI for All Session #2: Using AI to Support Special Education Students

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 2, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Streamline inclusive Tier 1 access and supplemental Tier 2/3 accommodations for students with specialized learning needs. This session focuses on leveraging AI as both a pedagogical and administrative assistant to deliver high-quality, differentiated core instruction. Teachers will learn to use AI to analyze student data, align classroom tasks with specific...
Streamline inclusive Tier 1 access and supplemental Tier 2/3 accommodations for students with specialized learning needs. This session focuses on leveraging AI as both a pedagogical and administrative assistant to deliver high-quality, differentiated core instruction. Teachers will learn to use AI to analyze student data, align classroom tasks with specific IEP accommodations, create multi-modal materials, and reduce paperwork so they can focus on responsive classroom support. 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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Gifted Education Network Meeting – December

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

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

These half-day job-alike gatherings will be facilitated by IU13 and open to any staff invested in supporting the academic growth of gifted/advanced learners and complying with Chapter 16 regulations. A key component of each meeting will be time set aside for collaboration with grade-level, job-alike colleagues. District/school staff will also...
These half-day job-alike gatherings will be facilitated by IU13 and open to any staff invested in supporting the academic growth of gifted/advanced learners and complying with Chapter 16 regulations. A key component of each meeting will be time set aside for collaboration with grade-level, job-alike colleagues. District/school staff will also have the option to plan as a team during a portion of the meeting. Communication for the Gifted Network will primarily take place through Schoology, and anyone interested may join this Group for updates, resources, and discussions. The access code is FBGZM-ZHCMD. Registration will be required for each meeting for planning and Act 48 purposes. There is NO COST for IU13 district and nonpublic school staff to participate in network meetings.
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Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 3, 2026
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual

Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.

From Pressure to Progress: Guiding Gifted Students

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

December 3, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Explore the roots of perfectionism in gifted learners and discover strategies to shift from pressure and fear to progress and healthy striving. Our time together will cover how to recognize the difference between healthy striving and unhealthy perfectionism in gifted students. We will then identify underlying causes of perfectionistic behaviors,...
Explore the roots of perfectionism in gifted learners and discover strategies to shift from pressure and fear to progress and healthy striving. Our time together will cover how to recognize the difference between healthy striving and unhealthy perfectionism in gifted students. We will then identify underlying causes of perfectionistic behaviors, including asynchronous development and fixed mindset patterns and then apply evidence-based cognitive, behavioral, and emotional strategies to help students reframe failure and manage perfectionistic anxiety.
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IU13 School Climate Network – Session #3: Teaching & Learning

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 8, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

This session explores how instructional practices and social-emotional skills intersect to foster an environment where success is expected for everyone. We will discuss the varied ways students demonstrate knowledge and how independent thinking is encouraged within the classroom. Time will be provided for school teams to determine how these climate...
This session explores how instructional practices and social-emotional skills intersect to foster an environment where success is expected for everyone. We will discuss the varied ways students demonstrate knowledge and how independent thinking is encouraged within the classroom. Time will be provided for school teams to determine how these climate dimensions can be better integrated into their curriculum and instruction.
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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – December

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 9, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings...
IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
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AI for All Session #3: Using AI to Support Gifted Learners

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 9, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Expand Tier 1 core instruction to provide meaningful depth, complexity, and enrichment for high-ability learners within an MTSS framework. General education teachers will explore how AI can help customize instruction for students who have already mastered core standards. Participants will learn to prompt AI to generate high-level inquiry questions, design...
Expand Tier 1 core instruction to provide meaningful depth, complexity, and enrichment for high-ability learners within an MTSS framework. General education teachers will explore how AI can help customize instruction for students who have already mastered core standards. Participants will learn to prompt AI to generate high-level inquiry questions, design complex tiered assignments, and build multi-disciplinary enrichment units that keep advanced learners challenged without disrupting class management. . 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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