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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Classroom Management: Strategies for a Student-Centered Learning Environment
This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking,...
This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.*Participants invited to attend by their district under an established contract are welcome to register at no additional cost (costs are already included in the established contract). For participants who want to attend a workshop outside of a previously established district contract, the cost is $169 for IU13 district participants and $199 for non-IU13 district participants.
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Productive Math Struggle
Mathematics/ IS
November 5, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
The struggle is real. But productive struggle is more than a catchphrase. It is the result of six actions that teachers take so that students struggle, persevere, and succeed. In this session, participants learn about how productive struggle in mathematics is grounded in values, identity, community, planning, support, and reflection....
The struggle is real. But productive struggle is more than a catchphrase. It is the result of six actions that teachers take so that students struggle, persevere, and succeed. In this session, participants learn about how productive struggle in mathematics is grounded in values, identity, community, planning, support, and reflection. Participants will acquire strategies to leverage before, during, and after the lesson or the struggle. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or leader, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to nurture productive struggle in your classroom or school. This workshop will be complemented with a collection of ready-to-use classroom resources. Core Outcomes Workshop participants will be able to: * articulate the value of productive struggle and how it affects student achievement in mathematics and beyond, * differentiate between productive and unproductive struggle, * identify six specific teaching actions for realizing productive struggle in mathematics classes, * plan instruction that promotes, provokes, and supports productive struggle, and * leverage and support productive struggle for better engagement, discourse, understanding, and attention.
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IMS Lending Library Certification Training
Instructional Technology/ IS
November 11, 2025
8:30 am to 11:30 am
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending...
Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the StarLab portable planetariums, the AR/VR mobile device kits, and the TransfrVR headsets.
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Performance Tasks That Matter: Designing Inspiring and Engaging Performance Task
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
November 12, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Research highlights the critical role of performance tasks in fostering deeper learning and assessing complex mathematical understanding. Yet, many tasks fall short of engaging and inspiring students. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design performance tasks and assessments rooted in the GRASPS framework while ensuring they are relevant,...
Research highlights the critical role of performance tasks in fostering deeper learning and assessing complex mathematical understanding. Yet, many tasks fall short of engaging and inspiring students. In this workshop, participants will learn how to design performance tasks and assessments rooted in the GRASPS framework while ensuring they are relevant, meaningful, and aligned with research-based best practices. Explore strategies to create tasks that captivate students, encourage critical thinking, and connect to real-world applications . Leave with an understanding of what makes a task effective and a ready-to-implement task tailored to your classroom. Please note: Lunch on your own
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Coach Mentor Collaborative Fall Regional Conference at IU13
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
November 13, 2025
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Join us for a collaborative coaching conference brought to you by IU11, IU13, IU14, IU15, and IU29. Work with coaches from your region during this day of professional learning to utilize leadership skills in the coaching role. *Offered Virtual and In Person*
Join us for a collaborative coaching conference brought to you by IU11, IU13, IU14, IU15, and IU29. Work with coaches from your region during this day of professional learning to utilize leadership skills in the coaching role. *Offered Virtual and In Person*
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Elevating Science & Engineering Practices: Strengthening Student Thinking and Engagement
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
November 13, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
"Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a...
"Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a continuum of SEP implementation to ensure all students engage in meaningful, rigorous science experiences. Walk away with actionable strategies and tools to enhance sensemaking and elevate student discourse. "
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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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Tech Media Integrators Collaborative
Monthly meetings will provide school district technology and media staff with a forum for training and sharing in the uses of technology and media in curriculum and instruction. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and initiatives.
Teaching American History Seminar: Progressive Era and Jim Crow
Social Studies/ IS
November 18, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
This seminar will focus on the roots of Jim Crow in the late 19th century. What was the catalyst for Jim Crow legislation? How did the laws and customs of Jim Crow get firmly established? How was it defended by its supporters? How was it attacked by civil rights advocates...
This seminar will focus on the roots of Jim Crow in the late 19th century. What was the catalyst for Jim Crow legislation? How did the laws and customs of Jim Crow get firmly established? How was it defended by its supporters? How was it attacked by civil rights advocates and how did African Americans respond to the systematic discrimination of Jim Crow? Join your colleagues for a deep dive into documents that describe what C. Vann Woodward called, "The Strange Career of Jim Crow.†This program will be conducted as a 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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STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
November 20, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district...
The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
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