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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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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GIEP Goal Writing Workshop with Patrice Semicek
Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS
February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Join us for a focused, collaborative session designed to develop meaningful and achievable goals for your Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP). This half-day workshop will bring us together to craft personalized goals that challenge and support gifted learners. During this session, we'll work together to identify each student's unique strengths,...
Join us for a focused, collaborative session designed to develop meaningful and achievable goals for your Gifted Individualized Education Program (GIEP). This half-day workshop will bring us together to craft personalized goals that challenge and support gifted learners. During this session, we'll work together to identify each student's unique strengths, interests, and areas for growth, then translate these insights into specific, measurable GIEP goals. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through evidence-based goal-writing strategies while ensuring alignment with academic standards and individual student needs. Whether you're new to GIEP development or looking to refine your approach, this workshop provides the tools and collaborative time needed to create goals that truly serve each gifted learner's potential. What to bring: Current student data, previous GIEP documents (if applicable), and any specific concerns or priorities you'd like to address.
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Discovery Education and BrainPop: A Digital Resource Workshop for Non-Public Schools
This professional learning workshop, designed for IU13 non-public school educators, offers a comprehensive dive into two powerful digital resources: Discovery Education and BrainPop. From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, participants will explore the vast, high-quality content, interactive tools, and customizable features of Discovery Education, learning practical strategies to integrate videos,...
This professional learning workshop, designed for IU13 non-public school educators, offers a comprehensive dive into two powerful digital resources: Discovery Education and BrainPop. From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, participants will explore the vast, high-quality content, interactive tools, and customizable features of Discovery Education, learning practical strategies to integrate videos, virtual field trips, and instructional materials to create engaging multimedia lessons. Following a lunch break, the session will resume from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM focusing on BrainPop and BrainPop Jr. We will uncover how to effectively use its animated movies, quizzes, and related activities to simplify complex concepts across various subjects. Educators will be provided with time to explore each platform and leave with ideas that utilize both platforms to enrich classroom instruction.
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Using AI in Teaching a World Language
Social Studies/ IS
March 2, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Whether you are afraid that AI will replace you as a world language teacher, excited about all the AI tools out there to save you time and inspire you in your efforts, or somewhere in-between, this session is for you! We will engage in conversation and show-and-tell regarding the ways...
Whether you are afraid that AI will replace you as a world language teacher, excited about all the AI tools out there to save you time and inspire you in your efforts, or somewhere in-between, this session is for you! We will engage in conversation and show-and-tell regarding the ways in which you are currently using Artificial Intelligence in the World Language classroom, with plenty of time for asking each other questions and diving deeper into both the opportunities and challenges presented by new AI tools for teaching and learning World Languages.
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Teaching American History Seminar: American Intervention in Foreign Policy
Social Studies/ IS
March 4, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Americans have always looked beyond their own borders. Nevertheless, the Founders advised Americans to steer clear of foreign quarrels. This seminar will examine how the tension between these two tendencies has played out through the history of the United States. This program will be conducted as a Socratic discussion, utilizing...
Americans have always looked beyond their own borders. Nevertheless, the Founders advised Americans to steer clear of foreign quarrels. This seminar will examine how the tension between these two tendencies has played out through the history of the United States. This program will be conducted as a Socratic discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions.
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IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 5, 2026
9:00 am to 11:30 am
Monthly meetings of the Enriched Virtual Forum (EVF) will discuss topics to support district virtual academies and develop high quality course content to enrich current district virtual programs. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 virtual learning and online course development.
LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 5, 2026
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
As a member of Lancaster-Lebanon Virtual Solutions, it is important that those participating in the role of Advisor/Mentor to students meet on a regular basis to share ideas, challenges, updates, etc. *Please note this meeting is not eligible for ACT 48 credit.
Championing Change: Coaches Collaborative Unconference
Instructional Technology/ IS
March 6, 2026
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Join us for a dynamic gathering of coaches from various fields as we come together for a morning of idea-sharing, collaboration, and participant-led sessions. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow coaches and take your practice to the next level. Register now and be a part of...
Join us for a dynamic gathering of coaches from various fields as we come together for a morning of idea-sharing, collaboration, and participant-led sessions. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow coaches and take your practice to the next level. Register now and be a part of this exciting event! Pricing: No cost for those in TMIC and CMC
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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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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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