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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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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 4, 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

March 4, 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.

Librarians’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 16, 2027
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm

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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Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 16, 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.

Principals’ Collaborative – March

Leadership/ IS

March 17, 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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Student-Centered Social Studies: Designing Classrooms for Historical Thinking

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 17, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

Join us to unlock the potential of your classroom by delving into the latest pedagogical advancements outlined in the Powerful Teaching and Learning in Social Studies NCSS position statement and aligning it to the Student-Centered Learning Blueprint. How can you craft a classroom design to become a hub of student...
Join us to unlock the potential of your classroom by delving into the latest pedagogical advancements outlined in the Powerful Teaching and Learning in Social Studies NCSS position statement and aligning it to the Student-Centered Learning Blueprint. How can you craft a classroom design to become a hub of student empowerment and engagement?
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Engineering byDesign (EbD) Workshop

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 23, 2027
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

This is a hands-on workshop where you will dive into the Engineering byDesign curricular resources. Supported by a PDE grant, these resources are available to PA educators at NO COST. During this session, you will navigate the digital platform, experience a lesson from a student's perspective, and crosswalk alignment to...
This is a hands-on workshop where you will dive into the Engineering byDesign curricular resources. Supported by a PDE grant, these resources are available to PA educators at NO COST. During this session, you will navigate the digital platform, experience a lesson from a student's perspective, and crosswalk alignment to the STEELS standards. Most importantly, you will have dedicated time to explore and customize resources specific to your grade level, ensuring you leave ready to implement high-quality, inquiry-based Engineering byDesign curricular resources immediately.Lunch is being provided.
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Sphero Workshop – The Integrated Tech of Engineering byDesign (EbD)

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 24, 2027
9:00 am to 3:00 pm

This comprehensive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the Sphero Blueprint Engineering continuum and the Engineering byDesign (EbD) ecosystem. In the morning, you will experience the vertical progression of mechanical and electrical engineering, starting with foundational concepts in Snap and scaling up to middle school and then high school level...
This comprehensive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the Sphero Blueprint Engineering continuum and the Engineering byDesign (EbD) ecosystem. In the morning, you will experience the vertical progression of mechanical and electrical engineering, starting with foundational concepts in Snap and scaling up to middle school and then high school level complexity using Blueprint Engineering kits. The afternoon shifts focus to advanced Engineering Design with BOLT+ and concludes with "open-sandbox" time to explore the full suite of EbD technical resources. *Note: The focus of this workshop is Sphero, and not EbD. All Sphero tools presented are integrated into EbD, and area available to borrow through the IU13 Lending Library.Lunch is provided.
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The AI Classroom: Leveraging AI to Power the Student-Centered Classroom

Instructional Technology/ IS

March 31, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

This AI in Education workshop empowers educators to move beyond the "hype" and into high-impact practice. This session focuses on how Artificial Intelligence serves as a powerful co-pilot-streamlining administrative tasks, automating lesson differentiation, and reclaiming valuable prep time. Participants will explore emerging pedagogical approaches, navigate evolving AI policies, and share...
This AI in Education workshop empowers educators to move beyond the "hype" and into high-impact practice. This session focuses on how Artificial Intelligence serves as a powerful co-pilot-streamlining administrative tasks, automating lesson differentiation, and reclaiming valuable prep time. Participants will explore emerging pedagogical approaches, navigate evolving AI policies, and share best practices for preparing students for a rapidly changing, technology-driven world.
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Level-Up Collaboration: Building a Classroom Culture for Collaboration

Instructional Technology/ IS

April 1, 2027
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

This workshop explores how to cultivate a classroom culture rooted in collaboration. Participants will examine individual and team-based strategies, including Project-Based Learning (PBL) and New Tech Network frameworks, designed to shift the focus back to the learner. By the end of this session, educators will be equipped with the practical...
This workshop explores how to cultivate a classroom culture rooted in collaboration. Participants will examine individual and team-based strategies, including Project-Based Learning (PBL) and New Tech Network frameworks, designed to shift the focus back to the learner. By the end of this session, educators will be equipped with the practical skills needed to foster a dynamic, student-centered environment that empowers learners with authentic classroom tasks and projects.
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