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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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Classroom Management: Strategies for a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Instructional Technology/ IS

February 11, 2026
8:00 am to 3:00 pm

This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking,...
This workshop covers classroom management strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore the shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and will leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation, critical thinking, and self-directed learning.*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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Designing Meaningful Assessments for STEELS Classrooms

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

February 12, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Explore how three-dimensional assessments can drive deeper learning and accurately measure student understanding in STEELS-aligned classrooms. This workshop will examine formative and summative assessment strategies, emphasizing phenomena-based tasks that engage students in authentic scientific inquiry. Educators will analyze assessment criteria, develop performance tasks, and explore effective feedback strategies that support...
Explore how three-dimensional assessments can drive deeper learning and accurately measure student understanding in STEELS-aligned classrooms. This workshop will examine formative and summative assessment strategies, emphasizing phenomena-based tasks that engage students in authentic scientific inquiry. Educators will analyze assessment criteria, develop performance tasks, and explore effective feedback strategies that support student growth. Through collaborative discussions and hands-on activities, participants will leave with practical tools to enhance assessment practices and improve learning outcomes.
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Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Instructional Technology/ IS

February 19, 2026
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.

Coach Mentor Collaborative Meeting Professional Learning – February

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 19, 2026
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. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
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. Note: This session is part of the CMC Network series. Participating districts were billed in September 2025
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Elevating Science & Engineering Practices: Strengthening Student Thinking and Engagement

Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

February 19, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a...
Deepen student learning by refining how Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs) are implemented in the classroom. This workshop will explore high-leverage strategies that push students beyond surface-level engagement, fostering critical thinking, persistence, and inquiry-driven learning. Through video case studies, instructional reflections, and lesson adaptations, educators will analyze and apply a continuum of SEP implementation to ensure all students engage in meaningful, rigorous science experiences. Walk away with actionable strategies and tools to enhance sensemaking and elevate student discourse.
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Career Ready Leaders’ Collaborative – February

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 24, 2026
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings...
IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
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Figuring Out Fluency Beyond Facts and Algorithms

Mathematics/ IS

February 25, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Computational fluency is much more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know and leverage 10 big ideas about fluency. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies to help students build procedural fluency in meaningful ways. Participants...
Computational fluency is much more than basic facts and algorithms. It is complex and teaching it well is challenging. To find success, we must know and leverage 10 big ideas about fluency. In this interactive workshop, we'll explore practical strategies to help students build procedural fluency in meaningful ways. Participants will engage in hands-on activities, explore research-based instructional practices, and learn how to support all learners in developing confidence with numbers. Whether you're a teacher, coach, or leader, this session will equip you with actionable strategies to enhance fluency in your classroom or school. This workshop will be complemented with a collection of ready-to-use classroom resources. Core Outcomes: * Workshop participants will be able to articulate essential ideas about fluency in elementary and/or middle school mathematics, * identify effective teaching and assessment practices for computational fluency, and * demonstrate understanding significant strategies for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and integers to teach, practice, and assess fluency. Please Note: In the event of inclement weather, the designated snow make-up date is March 18, 2026.
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Gifted Education Network Meeting

Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

February 26, 2026
12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

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...
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.
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Gifted Network Professional Development

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 11:30 am

Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know!...
Join us for a session with Patrice Semicek, one of the Gifted in Pa leads as she reveiws best practices for writing goals in GIEPs. Patrice will be in-person to answer any questions you may have, provide feedback on current goals, and review important information every gifted teacher should know! Cost: If you are a member of the gifted PD series your cost is covered If you are not a member of the Gifted PD Series, your district will be invoiced. Please note: lunch is on your own
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Harnessing Student Voice: Choice Boards, Genius Hour, SOLE, and Beyond

Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

February 26, 2026
8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on...
Discover strategies to empower students by incorporating choice and agency into their learning experiences. This session focuses on frameworks such as choice boards, Genius Hour, and self-organized learning environments (SOLE) to inspire intrinsic motivation. Participants will explore ways to scaffold independent inquiry and decision-making in various classroom settings. Lunch on your own
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