Professional Learning Opportunities

Join fellow educators and administrators at the IU13 Conference and Training Center for a one-day, dynamic Student-Centered Learning Summit. This annual event features concurrent sessions, collaborative discussions, and dedicated action planning designed to support the transition to instruction grounded in student voice, ownership, and engagement. We are thrilled to welcome featured speakers Thomas C. Murray and John Meehan!Tom is a nationally recognized keynote speaker, current Director of Innovation for Future Ready Schools, and former Bucks County district leader, Murray is known for blending authenticity with practical insight to help educators cultivate a thriving school district culture and revitalize classroom practices.John is a professional learning designer whose work aligns closely with the vision for Pennsylvania Student‐Centered Learning-emphasizing active participation, meaningful choice, real‐world challenge, and environments where learners collaborate, problem‐solve, and take the lead in showing what they know.Cost: Includes registration and lunch.* Educators from districts with SCL contractual agreements with IU13 - No Cost (Please choose option Act48)* Cabinet level administrators from an IU13 district/school - No Cost (Please choose option Act48)* IU13 Educators from districts without SCL contractual agreements with IU13 - $149 (Please choose option Act48 for Districts/Agency IU13 Area)* Non-IU13 Educators from districts without SCL contractual agreements with IU13 - $189 (Please choose option Act48 for Districts/Agency NOT IU13 Area)

This Act 45 program is a 40-hour leadership learning experience designed to strengthen instructional leadership through coherent systems management and change focused on the leadership routines, professional learning, and resource planning needed to support and grow strong, practice-based instruction. Grounded in Student-Centered Learning, the program integrates the Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) and Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to guide instructional and leadership practices across content areas. Participants engage in asynchronous learning, in-person collaborative sessions, and job-embedded application to examine how practice-based instruction, aligned assessment, and leadership supports work together to support equitable, high-quality teaching and learning. Course Design for 40 hours of Act 45* 2 days of learning in person Asynchronous pre-work Culminating job-embedded assignment Dates Asynchronous pre-work available starting June 1, 2026 In-person: June 24 and 25, 2026 (8:30-3:30) at the Conference Center at IU13 Cumulative Project due July 31, 2026 Information on how to access the course will be sent out no later than the day before the course is to begin. *Act 48 is available for those who do not need Act 45

In our effort to support students, we often add structure, templates, step-by-step guides, and organizational tools. But when does support clarify thinking-and when does it quietly reduce it? This workshop explores the purpose and impact of scaffolding in the mathematics classroom. We will examine the difference between scaffolding content and scaffolding executive functioning, identify signs of overscaffolding, and redesign a task to preserve cognitive demand while removing unnecessary barriers. The goal is not to remove support, but to use it with intention, so that scaffolds build independence rather than dependence. Cost: Fully funded by STEM SSOS

Explore the fundamentals of computational thinking in this engaging and self-paced asynchronous workshop. Designed for educators across all content areas, this workshop unpacks the importance of computational thinking as a critical 21st-century skill and provides practical strategies for beginning to integrate it into your teaching practice. Participants will: * Reflect on assumptions about computational thinking and its relevance. * Discover the core components of computational thinking * Understand why computational thinking is essential for students' success in both academic and real-world contexts * Learn how to intentionally incorporate computational thinking into their specific content area to develop computational thinkers in all classrooms. Time Commitment: Approximately 6 hours, self-paced Start Date: July 6, 2026 End Date: August 3, 2026 Cost: Fully funded by the STEM SSOS.

Precise mathematical language is not just about vocabulary-it is a tool for thinking, reasoning, and communicating mathematically. Research suggests classrooms where teachers consistently use and press for precise math vocabulary see stronger student learning gains, particularly when vocabulary is integrated with discussion, reasoning, and visual representations. This workshop explores how mathematical language supports conceptual understanding, discourse, and reasoning, aligned with the Standards for Mathematical Practice. Cost: Fully funded by STEM SSOS

How can we design math lessons that foster deep, meaningful thinking? In this interactive professional learning experience, we'll dive into the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to explore their impact on student learning. You'll gain a deeper understanding of these essential practices and apply them to refine or create lessons that promote mathematical reasoning, discourse, and sense-making. Walk away with practical strategies and ready-to-use lesson ideas that empower students to think and reason like mathematicians! Virtual Synchronous: August 4th on Zoom 8:30-11:30 (link will be provided) Asynchronous work due in two parts Part 1: August 8, 2025 which includes learning and application Part 2: August 12, 2025 which includes gallery walk, reflection, and feedback Cost: Fully funded by STEM SSOS

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.

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