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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Supporting Multilingual Learners in Project Based Learning – *INVITE ONLY*
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
January 19, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Project Based Learning is a powerful instructional model that supports the growth of all learners. However, there are times that teachers need to make necessary adjustments and accommodations to support their multilingual learners. During this session, teachers will learn about appropriate scaffolds for MLLs within the context of a PBL...
Project Based Learning is a powerful instructional model that supports the growth of all learners. However, there are times that teachers need to make necessary adjustments and accommodations to support their multilingual learners. During this session, teachers will learn about appropriate scaffolds for MLLs within the context of a PBL unit. Teachers will be provided time to take their learning and apply it to their individual projects. Cost: Fully funded by the Lancaster County STEM Alliance This session is invite only.
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The Foundations of Student-Centered Learning
The SCL professional learning series begins with this 2-day 'Foundations of Student-Centered Learning' workshop. Attendees will explore personalized strategies for small group, independent, and collaborative work, departing with practical tools for immediate application tailored for their specific grade level and content area.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district...
The SCL professional learning series begins with this 2-day 'Foundations of Student-Centered Learning' workshop. Attendees will explore personalized strategies for small group, independent, and collaborative work, departing with practical tools for immediate application tailored for their specific grade level and content area.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.For participants who want to attend the 2 day series outside of a previously established district contract, the cost for IU13 Schools/Districts is $298 per a person and Non-IU13 Schools/Districts is $358 per a person.
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From Spectators to Scientists: The Student-Centered Learning Science Classroom
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 26, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS...
This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS concepts. Participants will leave with practical resources and resources for implementing STEELS in their classrooms, as well as a deeper understanding of how to create engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for all learners.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
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Principals’ Collaborative – January
Leadership/ IS
January 27, 2027
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community. What to Expect: ✔ Stay ahead of local...
Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community. What to Expect: ✔ Stay ahead of local and state initiatives ✔ Share and explore best practices in education ✔ Collaborate on common challenges and leave with actionable strategies ✔ Engage in monthly topics directly relevant to your role as a principal ✔ Participate in Professional Development Be part of a supportive network that fosters growth, learning, and success. Meetings are led by former Principals who have been in your shoes, offering guidance, insight, and practical strategies from real-world experience. Please note: In person meeting time begins at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available Click here to review the 2026-2027 Principals Flyer
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Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 27, 2027
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.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
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Leadership Collaborative
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
January 27, 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for...
Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for shared learning, followed by time to engage in content-specific groups to apply ideas, exchange strategies, and problem-solve with peers. Why join? * Strengthen your leadership practice through focused, relevant professional learning * Learn with and from others facing similar challenges in their roles * Build meaningful connections with educators across schools and districts * Share and refine ideas for supporting teaching and learning * Apply your learning within your content area through job-alike collaboration
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IMS Lending Library Certification Training: Portable Planetarium
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 27, 2027
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore the portable planetarium equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm uses for the classroom. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials, which includes the Starlab and the digital planetarium.
IMS Lending Library Certification Training: Virtual Reality
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 27, 2027
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore the virtual reality equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm uses for the classroom. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the AR/VR mobile device kits and the...
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore the virtual reality equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm uses for the classroom. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the AR/VR mobile device kits and the TransfrVR headsets.
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Numeracy: From Doing Math to USING Math (K-8) (John SanGiovanni)
Mathematics/ IS
February 2, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Numeracy is more than fact recall and using procedures. Numeracy is the ability to make sense of numbers, reason flexibly, and communicate mathematical ideas with confidence. In this interactive workshop, we will explore key dimensions of numeracy: what it is, the foundational role of number sense, the importance of reasoning,...
Numeracy is more than fact recall and using procedures. Numeracy is the ability to make sense of numbers, reason flexibly, and communicate mathematical ideas with confidence. In this interactive workshop, we will explore key dimensions of numeracy: what it is, the foundational role of number sense, the importance of reasoning, communication, and how fluency and numeracy work together. Participants will engage in classroom-ready rich tasks and classroom- ready routines that illustrate how numeracy develops and how we can empower students to explain, justify, and apply their thinking. Together, we will consider the role of numeracy in advancing equity, growing student agency, and ensuring that math learning lasts. You will walk away with a clear framework and practical strategies to strengthen numeracy in your classroom or school. Lunch will be provided Inclement Weather Makeup Date: March 31, 2026
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Mathematical Engagement: Building a Thinking Classroom- An Approach to Student-Centered Learning
Instructional Technology/ IS
February 3, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
In this workshop, participants will explore strategies to foster thinking and engagement in math classrooms, inspired by Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 (book not included). Participants will leave with actionable ideas to shift learners' perceptions of math and implement student-centered practices that prioritize thinking and engagement.*Participants...
In this workshop, participants will explore strategies to foster thinking and engagement in math classrooms, inspired by Peter Liljedahl's Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 (book not included). Participants will leave with actionable ideas to shift learners' perceptions of math and implement student-centered practices that prioritize thinking and engagement.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
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