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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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – December
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
December 9, 2026
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...
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 promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
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AI for All Session #3: Using AI to Support Gifted Learners
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
December 9, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Expand Tier 1 core instruction to provide meaningful depth, complexity, and enrichment for high-ability learners within an MTSS framework. General education teachers will explore how AI can help customize instruction for students who have already mastered core standards. Participants will learn to prompt AI to generate high-level inquiry questions, design...
Expand Tier 1 core instruction to provide meaningful depth, complexity, and enrichment for high-ability learners within an MTSS framework. General education teachers will explore how AI can help customize instruction for students who have already mastered core standards. Participants will learn to prompt AI to generate high-level inquiry questions, design complex tiered assignments, and build multi-disciplinary enrichment units that keep advanced learners challenged without disrupting class management. . Cost *Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00 *Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate. Workshops Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026) Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026) Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026) Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027) Registration & Invoicing: * How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend. * Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice. * Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
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Performance Tasks That Matter: Designing Inspiring and Engaging Performance Tasks for a Student-Centered Classroom
Instructional Technology/ IS
December 10, 2026
8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Research highlights the critical role of performance tasks in fostering deeper learning and assessing complex understanding. Yet, many tasks fall short of engaging and inspiring students. In this workshop, we will learn how to design performance tasks and assessments rooted in the GRASPS framework while ensuring they are relevant, meaningful,...
Research highlights the critical role of performance tasks in fostering deeper learning and assessing complex understanding. Yet, many tasks fall short of engaging and inspiring students. In this workshop, we 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.
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Leading Lasting Change: Implementation Science and Change Management for Curricular Shifts in Literacy
Literacy/ IS
December 17, 2026
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Transforming district vision into lasting classroom impact requires more than launching curriculum; it demands disciplined Change Leadership and actionable Implementation Science. In this free session, K-8 literacy leaders will explore how to ground strategic planning in the Leadership Brain framework and the principles of People, Process, and Practice to navigate...
Transforming district vision into lasting classroom impact requires more than launching curriculum; it demands disciplined Change Leadership and actionable Implementation Science. In this free session, K-8 literacy leaders will explore how to ground strategic planning in the Leadership Brain framework and the principles of People, Process, and Practice to navigate organizational shifts and drive sustainable outcomes. The session concludes with a candid panel discussion featuring district colleagues from Lower Dauphin who are immersed in this work, sharing real-world triumphs, challenges, and key takeaways from their transition into Year 2 of implementation. Agenda: 8:00 AM-8:30 AM Registration 8:30 AM-9:00 AM Networking Breakfast, compliments of Amplify 9:00 AM-11:00 AM Change Management & Implementation Science Session (presented by Janise Lane, Amplify & Lower Dauphin SD) 11:00 AM-11:15 AM Break 11:15 AM-12:00 PM Guided Planning and Collaboration Session (facilitated by Liz O'Brien, IU13) 12:00 PM Grab n' Go lunch, compliments of Amplify *Sponsored by Amplify (includes complimentary breakfast and grab & go lunch)
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Internal AI Training (INTERNAL IU13 ONLY)
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...
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 utilize AI tools safely in full compliance with IU13 policies. • Hands-On Exploration: Gain practical, real-world experience in a supportive learning environment. • Google Workspace Plus Upgrade: Explore the benefits of our 2026-2027 upgrade, including embedded Gemini AI features across all Google apps.
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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 7, 2027
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.
IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum
Instructional Technology/ IS
January 7, 2027
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.
AI for All Session #4: Using AI to Support Students on the Edge
Curriculum and Instruction/ IS
January 7, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Refine Tier 2 supplemental interventions to support students who require targeted academic or behavioral help. Designed for general education teachers navigating the problem-solving cycle, this session demonstrates how AI can rapidly diagnose skill gaps and build targeted, short-term practice materials. Participants will learn to create "just-in-time" remedial scaffolds that complement...
Refine Tier 2 supplemental interventions to support students who require targeted academic or behavioral help. Designed for general education teachers navigating the problem-solving cycle, this session demonstrates how AI can rapidly diagnose skill gaps and build targeted, short-term practice materials. Participants will learn to create "just-in-time" remedial scaffolds that complement core instruction, track student responsiveness to support, and re-engage at-risk students before minor learning gaps escalate into persistent barriers. Cost *Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00 *Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate. Workshops Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026) Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026) Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026) Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027) Registration & Invoicing: * How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend. * Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice. * Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
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IU13 Regional ATSI/TSI Meetings 2026-2027
Leadership/ IS
January 11, 2027
2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Virtual
Quarterly Meetings will be held to review current information impacting school improvement initiatives, including: * Timely reminders regarding the submission of required documentation * A Ccomprehensive overview of applicable state requirements * Targeted technical assistance planning and collaboration among attendees * Best practices for implementation in each phase *The ZOOM...
Quarterly Meetings will be held to review current information impacting school improvement initiatives, including: * Timely reminders regarding the submission of required documentation * A Ccomprehensive overview of applicable state requirements * Targeted technical assistance planning and collaboration among attendees * Best practices for implementation in each phase *The ZOOM link will be provided to registered participants closer to the scheduled session date.
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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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