Professional Learning Opportunities

An immersive, three-day professional learning experience where educators explore stream restoration at the Blue Green Connector, design PA STEELS-aligned lessons, and collaborate to create high-quality outdoor learning resources for classroom and field use. Learning Objectives Participants will: Engage in hands-on field investigations connected to stream restoration and environmental research. Design and refine instructional materials aligned to PA STEELS standards using an authentic outdoor learning site. Collaborate with fellow educators to peer-review and strengthen lessons for classroom and field implementation. Contribute standards-aligned instructional resources to the Blue Green Connector website for regional educator access. Additional Information Open to 10 middle and high school educators in biology, earth science, environmental science, engineering, history, or STEM/STEAM fields. Days 1 & 2 - May 4 & 5, 2026: $450 stipend (paid to school for substitute costs) lunch provided, and 12 Act 48 hours. Day 3 - June 22, 2026: Optional paid summer collaboration day focused on lesson refinement and peer review alongside the October Muddy Boots cohort. Includes a $200 stipend paid directly to teachers and 6 additional Act 48 hours. 18 total Act 48 hours awarded upon completion of all three days.

Quarterly meetings will be held to review current information impacting school improvement initiatives, including: * Timely reminders regarding the submission of required documentation * A comprehensive overview of applicable requirements * Targeted technical assistance planning and collaboration among attendees Meetings will be held virtually at this link

This workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices. *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 $79 for IU13 district participants and $99 for non-IU13 district participants.

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at empowering school administrators in their supervision and evaluation of mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the latest research and perspectives in math education, equipping them with the knowledge to identify high-quality practices. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, administrators will learn to critically evaluate math instruction, focusing on measures of quality and student success. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create customized evaluation and feedback materials tailored to their specific educational contexts. This hands-on workshop encourages sharing of experiences and strategies among peers to foster a supportive learning community. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and insights to enhance their leadership in mathematics education. Join us to elevate the quality of math instruction in your school! Brought to you by IU13 in collaboration with IU12. Dates: Prework will be available beginning June 15, 2025 In Person - July 7, 2025, 8:30 - 3:30pm at IU13 (65 Billerbeck St., East Berlin, PA Synchronous Virtual 1: July 14, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Synchronous Virtual 2: July 22, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Cost: - $250.00 Act 45 Hours: 25 hours Act 48 Hours: 25 hours

Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at empowering school administrators in their supervision and evaluation of mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the latest research and perspectives in math education, equipping them with the knowledge to identify high-quality practices. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, administrators will learn to critically evaluate math instruction, focusing on measures of quality and student success. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create customized evaluation and feedback materials tailored to their specific educational contexts. This hands-on workshop encourages sharing of experiences and strategies among peers to foster a supportive learning community. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and insights to enhance their leadership in mathematics education. Join us to elevate the quality of math instruction in your school! Brought to you by IU13 in collaboration with IU12. Dates: Prework will be available beginning June 15, 2025 In Person - June 29, 2026, 8:30 - 3:30pm at IU13 (1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, 17601) Synchronous Virtual 1: July 14, 2026 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Synchronous Virtual 2: July 22, 2026 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Cost: - $250.00 Act 45 Hours: 25 hours Act 48 Hours: 25 hours

Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners' needs and interests. *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.

This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day workshop, attendees will engage in various instructional activities and strategies with direct applications in classrooms including active learning strategies and learner-centered techniques. *Participants who are 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 the 2 day series outside of a previously established district contract, the cost for IU13 Schools/Districts is $399 per a person and Non-IU13 Schools/Districts is $424 per a person.

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

This workshop is designed for administrators, principals, assistant principals, and instructional coaches, providing resources to demonstrate leadership, support educators, and promote student-centered learning. Participants will learn to use tools like walk-through forms, success criteria, action planning tools, and feedback forms to guide coaching conversations and enhance instructional practices. *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 $79 for IU13 district participants and $99 for non-IU13 district participants.