Professional Learning Opportunities

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.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.

Quarterly Meetings will be held to review current information impacting school improvement initiatives, including: * Timely reminders regarding the submission of required documentation * A Ccomprehensive overview of applicable state requirements * Targeted technical assistance planning and collaboration among attendees * Best practices for implementation in each phase *The ZOOM link will be provided to registered participants closer to the scheduled session date.

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.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.

Welcome to Industry-Inspired Project Based Learning (Formally Adopt-a-Middle School)! This multi-year cohort of professional learning will immerse you into the world of authentic project-based learning using the New Tech Network model of PBL design and assessment and crafted to reflect the industry skills required in today's workforce. This first year of the cohort introduces participants to the principles of student-centered learning through the lens of Project-Based Learning. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies they can implement in their own classroom that promote a student-centered classroom culture, learning experiences, and assessment practices.

In this session, we will deepen their foundational understanding of differentiated instruction and explore how to apply differentiation strategies that support a wide range of learners, including culturally and linguistically diverse students, gifted learners, English learners, and students with disabilities. Emphasis will be placed on clearly articulated learning goals, ensuring that all differentiation is purposeful and aligned to what students must know and be able to do. We will discuss addressing readiness, interest, and learner profile through designing flexible entry points, scaffolded supports, and exploring meaningful choices.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.

The Southcentral Esports Virtual Networking Collaborative brings together middle and high school educators from regions spanning York to Delaware County to connect, share ideas, and support one another in exploring, launching, and growing esports programs. Each meeting provides time to collaborate and exchange information about games, platforms, upcoming events, and esports opportunities across PA. Participants will also explore current trends, resources, and available support. Meetings are tailored to participants' needs and questions, offering practical guidance for building and sustaining esports programs in K-12 schools. Meeting topics for the Esports Collaborative: * General: Game Selection, Starting a Club, Support, Manager/Coach Networking * Esports Opportunities across PA * Local Competition Information: Tournaments, On-site, Off-site * College & Career Readiness: Events, Speakers, Mentors

This is a two-day workshop delivered over the course of several months. Day one focuses on professional learning, providing participants with practical strategies and actionable steps to implement a more personalized learning environment. Day two serves as a follow-up session, where participants will reflect on their experiences, debrief successes, and address challenges encountered during implementation. This workshop is designed for K-12 educators who already use an effective rotational model. Educators who already differentiate effectively and are ready to deepen their practice into personalized learning, with a particular focus on shifting from teacher-designed differentiation to learner-informed pathways that elevate student voice and agency within, or beyond, a rotational model. Participants typically already use flexible grouping, scaffolds, varied resources, and formative assessment to guide instruction, and may be implementing a rotational model or other blended learning approaches. Building on that foundation, the session explores what comes next: developing learner profiles, using learning progressions, designing purposeful student choice, and creating learning paths or playlist structures, along with the management routines needed to implement and sustain these practices effectively.*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.