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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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Science of Reading Academy Cohort 4

Literacy/ IS

November 19, 2025 Series
3:30 pm to 4:30 pm

Virtual

This professional learning series is designed equip teachers with knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy instruction. A blend of full-day sessions, job-embedded activities, and PLC meetings will support educators as they refine literacy practices to ensure all learners have the skills necessary to thrive as readers. Topics:...
This professional learning series is designed equip teachers with knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy instruction. A blend of full-day sessions, job-embedded activities, and PLC meetings will support educators as they refine literacy practices to ensure all learners have the skills necessary to thrive as readers. Topics: * What is the Science of Reading? * Scarborough's Rope * Simple View of Reading * How Students Learn to Read * Word Recognition (Decoding) * Language Comprehension * Reading Comprehension * Structured Literacy Location: Full-day sessions will be held at The Conference and Training Center at IU13, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster PLC meetings will be held virtually. Cost: - IU13 Area Districts: $100.00* - Not IU13 Area Districts: $300.00 *This professional learning series is being partially funded by Accelerated Learning funding for IU13 public school participants SORA Cohort IV Dates: Day 1: August 7, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Day 2: October 22, 2025| 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Day 3: January 14, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM Day 4: March 4, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM **Weather Make-Up Date: February 11, 2026 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM PLC Meetings: November 19, 2025 & February 18, 2026 | 3:30 PM - 4:30PM
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STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

November 20, 2025
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district...
The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to: * Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district * Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead * Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs * Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
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Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

November 20, 2025
1:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual

Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.

Supporting STEELS as a School Leader – Act 45 Fall 2025 Course

Leadership/ IS

November 26, 2025 Series
11:55 pm to 11:55 pm

The PA Inspired Leadership Program's STEELS Leadership Course is designed to equip school and system leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the Pennsylvania STEELS standards effectively. This course emphasizes phenomena-based learning, the integration of science, technology, engineering, and environmental education, and effective curriculum design and assessment strategies....
The PA Inspired Leadership Program's STEELS Leadership Course is designed to equip school and system leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement the Pennsylvania STEELS standards effectively. This course emphasizes phenomena-based learning, the integration of science, technology, engineering, and environmental education, and effective curriculum design and assessment strategies. Participants will learn to support teachers in enhancing student engagement and conceptual understanding through innovative instructional strategies. Course information will be sent to all registered participants prior to the start of the event. 40 - Act 45 hours will be given when course is completed.
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IU13 AI Academy: Cohort 1

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 2, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Join our 4-Day Professional Learning Experience where we empower educational leaders to master and guide AI integration in K-12 settings with our comprehensive AI Academy. This transformative program turns district educators into AI innovation leaders through an intensive workshops covering generative AI fundamentals, classroom applications, and strategic implementation. Participants will:...
Join our 4-Day Professional Learning Experience where we empower educational leaders to master and guide AI integration in K-12 settings with our comprehensive AI Academy. This transformative program turns district educators into AI innovation leaders through an intensive workshops covering generative AI fundamentals, classroom applications, and strategic implementation. Participants will: * Master AI tools, ethics, and opportunities * Receive and develop faculty meeting-ready presentation materials * Engage in 8 half-day sessions combining professional learning and collaborative planning Districts will benefit from: * Actionable resources * A strategic framework for leading AI adoption Limited cohorts are available for three-person teams. Don't miss this opportunity to lead the future of education with AI Cost: IU13 District Team Pricing: $2,000.00 covers registration for a team of up to 3 participants from the same district Non IU13 District Members - $2,500.00 covers registration for a team of up to 3 participants from the same district
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LLVS Advisors’ Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 4, 2025
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

December 4, 2025
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.

Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting – December

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

December 17, 2025
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.

Instructional Technology Coach Mentoring Workshops

Instructional Technology/ IS

December 17, 2025 Series
8:30 am to 3:00 pm

These four workshops are designed for the ongoing support of Instructional Technology Specialists and Technology Integrator Coaches. Attendees will participate in a variety of instructional activities that will focus on instructional technology coaching practices and action plans for providing support for educators in their individual districts.

STEELS Unleashed: Incorporating STEELS into Student-Centered Learning

Instructional Technology/ IS

January 7, 2026
8:00 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 students.*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.
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