Professional Learning Opportunities

Numeracy is more than fact recall and using procedures. Numeracy is the ability to make sense of numbers, reason flexibly, and communicate mathematical ideas with confidence. In this interactive workshop, we will explore key dimensions of numeracy: what it is, the foundational role of number sense, the importance of reasoning, communication, and how fluency and numeracy work together. Participants will engage in classroom-ready rich tasks and classroom- ready routines that illustrate how numeracy develops and how we can empower students to explain, justify, and apply their thinking. Together, we will consider the role of numeracy in advancing equity, growing student agency, and ensuring that math learning lasts. You will walk away with a clear framework and practical strategies to strengthen numeracy in your classroom or school. Lunch will be provided Inclement Weather Makeup Date: March 31, 2026

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.

Gifted learners bring extraordinary strengths to the classroom and equally unique social-emotional challenges that are often overlooked or misunderstood. In this interactive workshop, educators will explore the distinctive SEW needs of gifted students and discover how the CASEL framework provides a powerful lens for meeting those needs intentionally and effectively. We'll unpack CASEL's 3 Signature Practices and explore how to weave them seamlessly into your daily classroom routines - low prep, high yield strategies that work for any learner, with a special focus on what resonates most with gifted kids. You'll walk away with more than ideas - you'll leave with a plan. The session wraps up with a hands-on Make & Take where you'll map out a month of SEW-aligned practices tailored to your gifted learners, ready to implement the moment you walk back into your classroom. Participants will: * Understand the unique social-emotional wellness needs of gifted learners * Explore the CASEL framework and its 3 Signature Practices * Identify low-prep, high-yield strategies that are especially effective for gifted students * Build a personalized monthly SEW implementation map to take back to their classroom This professional learning session will be led by Natalie Bowen, a Teaching and Learning Specialist from Delaware County Intermediate Unit. **Registration Fee: - Districts part of the Gifted Network Professional Development Series: No Cost. - IU13 Member Districts: $135.00 - Non IU13 Member Districts: $165.00

In a student-centered learning classroom, collaboration is essential for promoting critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills. However, fostering effective teamwork can be challenging, especially when learners have different learning styles, strengths, and communication styles. In this workshop, educators will explore practical strategies for promoting cooperation and collaboration in the student-centered learning classroom.

This topic covers the physical and social structures of the school, including how well-resourced and inclusive the learning environment feels for everyone. We will look at how individual differences are appreciated and how students with disabilities are integrated as full members of the community. Time will be provided for school teams to identify environmental changes that can improve the daily experience of students and staff.

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.

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: Virtual meeting time begins at 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available Click here to review the 2026-2027 Principals Flyer

This interactive workshop is designed for educators across grade levels and content areas who are implementing Structured Literacy and want to ensure instruction remains student-centered, engaging, and responsive to learners' needs. Participants will explore how explicit, systematic instruction can coexist with choice, collaboration, and meaningful literacy experiences. Through hands-on activities, lesson analysis, and collaborative discussion, educators will examine strategies for designing student-centered literacy lessons grounded in Structured Literacy principles. Participants will leave with practical tools, adaptable routines, and planning resources that support learner agency in the student-centered environment.