Professional Learning Opportunities
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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Parks & Pedagogy
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
July 10, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Parks & Pedagogy is an outdoor workshop aimed at transforming K-12 STEELS and social studies education in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. We will use the boundless educational potential of local state parks to empower educators in fostering environmental literacy and aligning with the new PA STEELS and PA Social Studies...
Parks & Pedagogy is an outdoor workshop aimed at transforming K-12 STEELS and social studies education in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. We will use the boundless educational potential of local state parks to empower educators in fostering environmental literacy and aligning with the new PA STEELS and PA Social Studies standards. This immersive training will provide participants in watershed education, nature studies, and indigenous history exploration.
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Foundations of Holocaust Education
Social Studies/ IS
July 15, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
This professional development session will give you the tools to teach and initiate important discussions about the complex lessons of the Holocaust. In exploring classroom-tested strategies that can be implemented in your classroom, you will leave with increased confidence and effective materials to tackle the tough questions your students have...
This professional development session will give you the tools to teach and initiate important discussions about the complex lessons of the Holocaust. In exploring classroom-tested strategies that can be implemented in your classroom, you will leave with increased confidence and effective materials to tackle the tough questions your students have about this subject. The why. The how. Through this program, educators will: 1. Explore a sound pedagogy for the planning and implementation of Holocaust education in the classroom 2. Examine instructional enhancements to support student learning and understanding 3. Discover and utilize classroom-ready digital assets including lesson plans, visual history testimonies, and additional primary source materials 4. Enhance personal knowledge about the Holocaust, including the history of antisemitism 5. Build confidence and capacity to teach this complex
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Summer Civics Institute: Executive Power and the Bureaucracy
Concerns over executive power have existed for as long as there have been executives with power. Fear that an executive would wield power unjustly led to various mechanisms for checking such power in modern states. This workshop will explore executive power in the United States in both theory and practice....
Concerns over executive power have existed for as long as there have been executives with power. Fear that an executive would wield power unjustly led to various mechanisms for checking such power in modern states. This workshop will explore executive power in the United States in both theory and practice. How much power do presidents possess and how much should they be given? How has presidential power evolved over time? Because executive power is exercised, in large part, through the bureaucracy, what are the checks on technocratic power? Does the president have unlimited control over the bureaucracy or are there limits to what the president can do with - and to - the bureaucracy? This workshop is designed to answer these, and other, questions by providing historical, constitutional, and analytical tools to better understand executive power. Topics to be explored include the constitutional design for separation of powers; the growth of executive power over time; key Supreme Court cases on executive power and the administrative state; the Administrative Procedure Act and the (now nullified) Chevron doctrine; the unitary executive theory; the civil service; and the status of independent agencies.
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Teaching American History Seminar: Cold War: Containment to Vietnam
Social Studies/ IS
July 17, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
The United States policy of Containment was to block the expansion of the Soviet influence. George Kennan believed it "must be a long term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies.†This seminar will explore that policy and the administrations from Truman to Johnson that used it....
The United States policy of Containment was to block the expansion of the Soviet influence. George Kennan believed it "must be a long term, patient but firm and vigilant containment of Russian expansive tendencies.†This seminar will explore that policy and the administrations from Truman to Johnson that used it. This program will be conducted as a discussion, utilizing primary source documents as the only readings, and with the Discussion Leader facilitating the conversation, instead of lecturing or presenting. Registrants, therefore, are highly encouraged to read all the documents in advance and come ready with questions.
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Elevating Math Instruction – Act 45 Course
Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at empowering school administrators in their supervision and evaluation of mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the latest research and perspectives in math education, equipping them with the knowledge to identify high-quality practices. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, administrators will learn to critically...
Join us for an interactive workshop aimed at empowering school administrators in their supervision and evaluation of mathematics instruction. Participants will explore the latest research and perspectives in math education, equipping them with the knowledge to identify high-quality practices. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, administrators will learn to critically evaluate math instruction, focusing on measures of quality and student success. Additionally, attendees will have the opportunity to create customized evaluation and feedback materials tailored to their specific educational contexts. This hands-on workshop encourages sharing of experiences and strategies among peers to foster a supportive learning community. By the end of the session, participants will leave with actionable tools and insights to enhance their leadership in mathematics education. Join us to elevate the quality of math instruction in your school! Brought to you by IU13 in collaboration with IU12. Dates: Prework will be available beginning July 1, 2025 In Person - July 8, 2025, 8:30 - 3:30pm at IU13 (1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, 17601) Synchronous Virtual 1: July 17, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Synchronous Virtual 2: July 21, 2025 8:00 - 11:00 on Zoom Cost: - $250.00 Act 45 Hours: 25 hours
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Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning
Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners' needs and interests.*Participants invited to...
Previous cohorts/attendees who have participated in previous station rotation or hybrid workshops will reflect on current practices and collaborate to create student-centered learning environments. Through personalized strategies like reflective practices, goal-setting, and planning, educators will learn to implement evidence-based, future-ready practices that prioritize their learners' needs and interests.*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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Phenomena 2.0 Workshop
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
July 30, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Ready to see MORE examples of phenomena-based learning in the classroom? This brand new workshop will go through additional strategies and examples of how to incorporate the STEELS standards into your classroom. Examples for elementary, middle, and high school will be shared. Be prepared to be immersed in the classroom...
Ready to see MORE examples of phenomena-based learning in the classroom? This brand new workshop will go through additional strategies and examples of how to incorporate the STEELS standards into your classroom. Examples for elementary, middle, and high school will be shared. Be prepared to be immersed in the classroom examples and walk away with classroom ready strategies! Lunch on your own
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The Foundation – Station Rotation Implementation – 2025 Summer Cohort
This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day...
This professional learning series prioritizes student-centered learning, starting with a focus on the station rotation learning model. Participants will gain hands-on experience and strategies for implementing personalized and individualized learning approaches through the three learning modalities: direct, small group instruction; focused independent work; and effective collaborative learning. In this 2-day workshop, attendees will engage in various instructional activities and strategies with direct applications in classrooms including active learning strategies and learner-centered techniques. *Participants who are 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 the 2 day series outside of a previously established district contract, the cost for IU13 Schools/Districts is $399 per a person and Non-IU13 Schools/Districts is $424 per a person.
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Making Sense of Text Analysis (Virtual Non-Facilitated)
Are you looking for strategies to engage your learners in ELA content that is geared to text analysis? Participants will investigate tips and tricks to get even the most reluctant readers and writers engaged in content relevant to text-dependent analysis. Participants will also participate in and receive lesson templates that...
Are you looking for strategies to engage your learners in ELA content that is geared to text analysis? Participants will investigate tips and tricks to get even the most reluctant readers and writers engaged in content relevant to text-dependent analysis. Participants will also participate in and receive lesson templates that utilize tools for analysis. *Participants will be asked to meet on July 1st, 2025 at 8:30am for course orientation with Dr. Jennifer Bean. The Zoom link is https://iu13.zoom.us/my/jenniferbean *Additional Information: After completing online registration via Professional Growth, participants will receive an email within two business days with the Schoology course code.
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Designing Meaningful Assessments for STEELS Classrooms
Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability
July 31, 2025
8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Welcome to the future of STEELS education, where traditional multiple-choice tests give way to 3-Dimensional assessments, spotlighting science and engineering practices (SEPs) and cross-cutting concepts (CCCs) alongside disciplinary core ideas (DCIs). In this transformative workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies for assessing students' conceptual understanding through real-world, authentic scenarios. Empower your...
Welcome to the future of STEELS education, where traditional multiple-choice tests give way to 3-Dimensional assessments, spotlighting science and engineering practices (SEPs) and cross-cutting concepts (CCCs) alongside disciplinary core ideas (DCIs). In this transformative workshop, we'll explore innovative strategies for assessing students' conceptual understanding through real-world, authentic scenarios. Empower your students to apply their knowledge in meaningful ways, preparing them for the complexities of the real world. Lunch on your own
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