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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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Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 12, 2027
8:30 am to 12:00 pm

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.

IU13 School Climate Network – Session #4: Interpersonal Relationships

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

January 12, 2027
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Participants will reflect on the health of the connections between students, teachers, and their peers across the school community. The conversation will center on mutual respect and the cultivation of supportive, collaborative bonds among all stakeholders. Time will be provided for school teams to brainstorm strategies for deepening these essential...
Participants will reflect on the health of the connections between students, teachers, and their peers across the school community. The conversation will center on mutual respect and the cultivation of supportive, collaborative bonds among all stakeholders. Time will be provided for school teams to brainstorm strategies for deepening these essential relationships.
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Scaffolding Social Studies Content for All Learners

Social Studies/ IS

January 13, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Every student deserves access to high-level Social Studies. In this session, we'll share practical "bridge-building" techniques-like interactive graphic organizers, visual anchors, and smart sentence stems-that help all learners climb the ladder to success without watering down the curriculum. Lunch on your own

Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – (January)

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

January 14, 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 series. Participating districts were billed in September 2026
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 series. Participating districts were billed in September 2026
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Supporting Multilingual Learners in Project Based Learning – *INVITE ONLY*

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

January 19, 2027
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Project Based Learning is a powerful instructional model that supports the growth of all learners. However, there are times that teachers need to make necessary adjustments and accommodations to support their multilingual learners. During this session, teachers will learn about appropriate scaffolds for MLLs within the context of a PBL...
Project Based Learning is a powerful instructional model that supports the growth of all learners. However, there are times that teachers need to make necessary adjustments and accommodations to support their multilingual learners. During this session, teachers will learn about appropriate scaffolds for MLLs within the context of a PBL unit. Teachers will be provided time to take their learning and apply it to their individual projects. Cost: Fully funded by the Lancaster County STEM Alliance This session is invite only.
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From Spectators to Scientists: The Student-Centered Science Classroom

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 26, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS...
This workshop is designed for educators who are incorporating STEELS into their teaching practice, regardless of subject area or grade level. Participants will explore implementing STEELS in a student-centered learning environment. Through hands-on activities and discussions, educators will explore strategies for designing and facilitating student-centered learning experiences that integrate STEELS concepts. Participants will leave with practical resources and resources for implementing STEELS in their classrooms, as well as a deeper understanding of how to create engaging, relevant, and meaningful learning experiences for all learners.
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Principals’ Collaborative – January

Leadership/ IS

January 27, 2027
9:00 am to 11:30 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...
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
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Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 27, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on identifying learner engagement vs. learner compliance, the exploration of evidence-based strategies rooted in Schlechty's Design Qualities, and the development of...
Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on identifying learner engagement vs. learner compliance, the exploration of evidence-based strategies rooted in Schlechty's Design Qualities, and the development of an implementation plan to infuse student-centered strategies.
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Leadership Collaborative

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

January 27, 2027
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for...
Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative. If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for shared learning, followed by time to engage in content-specific groups to apply ideas, exchange strategies, and problem-solve with peers. Why join? * Strengthen your leadership practice through focused, relevant professional learning * Learn with and from others facing similar challenges in their roles * Build meaningful connections with educators across schools and districts * Share and refine ideas for supporting teaching and learning * Apply your learning within your content area through job-alike collaboration
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IMS Lending Library Certification Training: Digital Portable Planetarium

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 27, 2027
9:00 am to 12:00 pm

This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Library Materials. The main focus of this session will be the NEW digital portable planetarium equipment, featuring a 4K projector. This session ensures you are fully trained to borrow, set up, and operate the equipment.