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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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Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 20, 2025
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual

Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.

Literacy Leaders’ Collaborative Meeting

The purpose of the IU13 Literacy Collaborative is to give literacy 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...
The purpose of the IU13 Literacy Collaborative is to give literacy 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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Supporting STEELS as a School Leader – Act 45 Fall 2025 Course

Leadership/ IS

November 26, 2025 Series
11:55 pm to 11:55 pm

The PA Inspired Leadership Program's STEELS Leadership Course is designed to equip school and system leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the Pennsylvania STEELS standards effectively. This course emphasizes phenomena-based learning, the integration of science, technology, engineering, and environmental education, and effective curriculum design and assessment strategies....
The PA Inspired Leadership Program's STEELS Leadership Course is designed to equip school and system leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the Pennsylvania STEELS standards effectively. This course emphasizes phenomena-based learning, the integration of science, technology, engineering, and environmental education, and effective curriculum design and assessment strategies. Participants will learn to support teachers in enhancing student engagement and conceptual understanding through innovative instructional strategies. Course information will be sent to all registered participants prior to the start of the event. 40 - Act 45 hours will be given when course is completed.
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IU13 AI Academy: Cohort 1

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 2, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join our 4-Day Professional Learning Experience where we empower educational leaders to master and guide AI integration in K-12 settings with our comprehensive AI Academy. This transformative program turns district educators into AI innovation leaders through an intensive workshops covering generative AI fundamentals, classroom applications, and strategic implementation. Participants will:...
Join our 4-Day Professional Learning Experience where we empower educational leaders to master and guide AI integration in K-12 settings with our comprehensive AI Academy. This transformative program turns district educators into AI innovation leaders through an intensive workshops covering generative AI fundamentals, classroom applications, and strategic implementation. Participants will: * Master AI tools, ethics, and opportunities * Receive and develop faculty meeting-ready presentation materials * Engage in 8 half-day sessions combining professional learning and collaborative planning Districts will benefit from: * Actionable resources * A strategic framework for leading AI adoption ACT 45 / ACT 48 Hours are available for this cohort. Please reach out to Keith Royer @ Keith_Royer@iu13.org for more details. Limited cohorts are available for three-person teams. Don't miss this opportunity to lead the future of education with AI Cost: IU13 District Team Pricing: $2,000.00 covers registration for a team of up to 3 participants from the same district Non IU13 District Members - $2,500.00 covers registration for a team of up to 3 participants from the same district
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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 4, 2025
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

December 4, 2025
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.

Principals’ Collaborative – December

Leadership/ IS

December 4, 2025
9:30 am to 11:00 am

Virtual

Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community. During these events, you'll have the opportunity...
Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community. During these events, you'll have the opportunity to: •Stay up to date with local and state initiatives •Discover and share successful practices happening in schools •Collaborate to tackle common issues and leave with actionable strategies. •Celebrate the achievements of our Principals contributions to our schools. Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership practice in a supportive and mutually beneficial environment alongside other Principals and Assistant Principals. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available New Start Time for the 2025-26 School Year!
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Dynamic Classroom Discussions: Strategies for Deeper Dialogue

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 4, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

This session explores diverse strategies for fostering meaningful classroom discussions that engage students in collaborative learning. Participants will review the role of discussions in deepening understanding across content areas and consider techniques for facilitating productive dialogue. The session includes time for participants to plan and adapt discussion strategies for their...
This session explores diverse strategies for fostering meaningful classroom discussions that engage students in collaborative learning. Participants will review the role of discussions in deepening understanding across content areas and consider techniques for facilitating productive dialogue. The session includes time for participants to plan and adapt discussion strategies for their classrooms. Lunch on your own
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Gifted Education Network Meeting

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

December 11, 2025
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...
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.
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Using Depth and Complexity to Enhance Existing Curriculum and Genius Hour with Sarah Young

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

December 11, 2025
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Easily differentiate your existing units with a framework that can be applied to any topic or grade level. Get students engaged and digging deeper, while supporting them through the discomfort of thinking critically and creatively. Participants will leave with knowledge of the depth and complexity lenses, lessons for introducing them...
Easily differentiate your existing units with a framework that can be applied to any topic or grade level. Get students engaged and digging deeper, while supporting them through the discomfort of thinking critically and creatively. Participants will leave with knowledge of the depth and complexity lenses, lessons for introducing them to students, as well as subject-specific ideas.
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