Professional Learning Opportunities

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

Students learn more when expectations are clear. This Teacher Clarity 2-day professional learning workshop facilitated by Dr. John Almarode, Professor of Education in the College of Education at James Madison University and co-author of the Teacher Clarity Playbook, 2nd Edition, will unpack a process for designing instruction that invites students into the learning process. Working alongside peers, teachers will learn how to explicitly communicate to students what they will be learning on a given day, why they're learning it, and how to know if they were successful. The Teacher Clarity framework encourages a culture of assessment-capable visible learners who take ownership of their learning journey. And when learners have agency, student engagement and achievement soar. Additional Infomration All participants will receive a copy of the Teacher Clarity Playbook, 2nd Edition. Participants should bring their own fully charged laptops. Lunch will be provided Cost IU13 Member Districts Individual Registration - $399.00 School Team of 4 - $1,400 School Team of 8 - - $2,800 Cost Non - IU13 Member Districts Individual Registration - $480.00 School Team of 4 - By School Team of 4 - $1,680 School Team of 8 - By School Team of 8 - $3,360 Invoicing will be processed after the event and will reflect the number of participants from their school (registrants should choose individual pricing as their cost option.) For more information and to review the flyer, please click on the following link Teacher Clarity Flyer.

*** NON PUBLIC OPTION*** Students learn more when expectations are clear. This Teacher Clarity 2-day professional learning workshop facilitated by Dr. John Almarode, Professor of Education in the College of Education at James Madison University and co-author of the Teacher Clarity Playbook, 2nd Edition, will unpack a process for designing instruction that invites students into the learning process. Working alongside peers, teachers will learn how to explicitly communicate to students what they will be learning on a given day, why they're learning it, and how to know if they were successful. The Teacher Clarity framework encourages a culture of assessment-capable visible learners who take ownership of their learning journey. And when learners have agency, student engagement and achievement soar. Additional Infomration All participants will receive a copy of the Teacher Clarity Playbook, 2nd Edition. Participants should bring their own fully charged laptops. Lunch will be provided Cost $90.00 (Title II Funds may be used) Invoicing will be processed after the event and will reflect the number of participants from their school (registrants should choose individual pricing as their cost option.) For more information and to review the flyer, please click on the following link Teacher Clarity Flyer- Non Public.

Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2025 Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology. *TBD Additional Information: *Lunch is provided *Transportation will be provided, with pickup and drop-off at IU13. *Due to liability and space, attendees will not be permitted to drive themselves or transport other educators to the various locations. Please note that transportation will be via school buses. *Tours will involve physical activity including walking. *For safety and following company policies, all attendees must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Tank tops, shorts and dresses/skirts are not permitted. Please ensure your attire meets these requirements. Cost: There is no cost to participating educators. Registration: *Open to educators in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. *Space is limited! Please ensure that you are registered in Frontline for both your district and IU13. Make sure to complete any additional registration steps required by your district to submit your official registration to IU13 in Frontline. *Emails will be sent throughout May and June to registered educators with important event details. If you do not receive emails from Stephanie Fyock (stephanie_fyock@iu13.org) before the event, please reach out to confirm your registration.

Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2025 Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology. *STRAYDEN *Sahd Metal Recycling *TBD Additional Information: *Lunch is provided *Transportation will be provided, with pickup and drop-off at IU13 - Burle . *Due to liability and space, attendees will not be permitted to drive themselves or transport other educators to the various locations. Please note that transportation will be via school buses. *Tours will involve physical activity including walking. *For safety and following company policies, all attendees must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Tank tops, shorts and dresses/skirts are not permitted. Please ensure your attire meets these requirements. Cost: There is no cost to participating educators. Registration: *Open to educators in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. *Space is limited! Please ensure that you are registered in Frontline for both your district and IU13. Make sure to complete any additional registration steps required by your district to submit your official registration to IU13 in Frontline. *Emails will be sent throughout May and June to registered educators with important event details. If you do not receive emails from Stephanie Fyock (stephanie_fyock@iu13.org) before the event, please reach out to confirm your registration.

Lancaster County Workforce Development Board and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2025 Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology.

Lebanon County Chamber of Commerce and Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 are pleased to announce the 2025 Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators. These annual tours give educators a chance to step outside the classroom and into local industries to learn about a variety of occupations, projected job growth, and new technology. *Christland Engineering *Londonderry Village *BlueScope Additional Information: *Lunch is provided *Transportation will be provided, with pickup and drop-off at Cedar Crest High School. *Due to liability and space, attendees will not be permitted to drive themselves or transport other educators to the various locations. Please note that transportation will be via school buses. *Tours will involve physical activity including walking. *For safety and following company policies, all attendees must wear closed-toe shoes and long pants. Tank tops, shorts and dresses/skirts are not permitted. Please ensure your attire meets these requirements. Cost: There is no cost to participating educators. Registration: *Open to educators in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. *Space is limited! Please ensure that you are registered in Frontline for both your district and IU13. Make sure to complete any additional registration steps required by your district to submit your official registration to IU13 in Frontline. *Emails will be sent throughout May and June to registered educators with important event details. If you do not receive emails from Stephanie Fyock (stephanie_fyock@iu13.org) before the event, please reach out to confirm your registration.

Explore the fundamentals of computational thinking in this engaging and self-paced asynchronous workshop. Designed for educators across all content areas, this workshop unpacks the importance of computational thinking as a critical 21st-century skill and provides practical strategies for beginning to integrate it into your teaching practice. Participants will: * Reflect on assumptions about computational thinking and its relevance.> * Discover the core components of computational thinking * Understand why computational thinking is essential for students' success in both academic and real-world contexts * Learn how to intentionally incorporate computational thinking into their specific content area to develop computational thinkers in all classrooms. Through interactive activities, reflective prompts, and content-specific applications, you will gain the tools to foster computational thinking skills in your learners, empowering them for success in a rapidly evolving world. Time Commitment: Approximately 6 hours, self-paced Start Date: June 9, 2025 End Date: June 30, 2025

Explore the fundamentals of computational thinking in this engaging and self-paced asynchronous workshop. Designed for educators across all content areas, this workshop unpacks the importance of computational thinking as a critical 21st-century skill and provides practical strategies for beginning to integrate it into your teaching practice. Participants will: * Reflect on assumptions about computational thinking and its relevance.> * Discover the core components of computational thinking * Understand why computational thinking is essential for students' success in both academic and real-world contexts * Learn how to intentionally incorporate computational thinking into their specific content area to develop computational thinkers in all classrooms. Through interactive activities, reflective prompts, and content-specific applications, you will gain the tools to foster computational thinking skills in your learners, empowering them for success in a rapidly evolving world. Time Commitment: Approximately 6 hours, self-paced Start Date: July 7, 2025 End Date: August 8, 2025