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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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Cultivating Critical Thinkers in the AI & Digital Age

Instructional Technology/ IS

February 4, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

When algorithms, viral feeds, and generative AI do the thinking for students, they miss out on building essential muscle memory for independent reasoning. The good news? Reclaiming that critical thinking doesn't mean adding another task to your plate-it's about spotting and seizing the high-impact opportunities already built into your daily...
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Gifted Education Network Meeting – February

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

February 10, 2027
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...
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Supporting the Social-Emotional Development of Gifted Students

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

February 10, 2027
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Gifted learners bring extraordinary strengths to the classroom and equally unique social-emotional challenges that are often overlooked or misunderstood. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the distinctive SEW needs of gifted students and discover how the CASEL framework provides a powerful lens for meeting those needs intentionally and effectively....
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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – February

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 10, 2027
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...
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Collaboration by Design: Purposeful Teamwork for the Student-Centered Classroom

Instructional Technology/ IS

February 17, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered...
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IU13 School Climate Network – Session #5: Institutional Environment

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 17, 2027
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

This topic covers the physical and social structures of the school, including how well-resourced and inclusive the learning environment feels for everyone. We will look at how individual differences are appreciated and how students with disabilities are integrated as full members of the community. Time will be provided for school...
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Internal AI Training (INTERNAL IU13 ONLY)

Instructional Technology/ IS

February 23, 2027
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring the fundamentals of AI and its current landscape. What We'll Cover: • AI Fundamentals: Learn the basics of AI, how it operates behind the scenes, and current industry trends. • Data Privacy & Policy Alignment: Discover key strategies to safeguard sensitive information and...
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Principals’ Collaborative – February Virtual

Leadership/ IS

February 24, 2027
9:30 am to 11:00 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...
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – (February)

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 25, 2027
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.

Creating Meaningful Assessments in Project Based Learning – *INVITE ONLY*

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 25, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Project Based Learning requires teachers to constantly assess student learning in order to make sure students are on track to meet the set learning goals. This session dives into formative and summative assessments within the framework of a PBL unit and provides time for teachers to apply their learning to...
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