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1. Coach Mentor Collaborative Fall Regional Conference at IU13

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches or those in a coaching capacity.

Dates: 11/12/2024

Join us for a collaborative coaching conference brought to you by IU11, IU13, IU14, IU15, and IU29. Work with coaches from your region during this day of professional learning to utilize leadership skills in the coaching role.

*Offered Virtual and In Person*


Cost
o $50 CMC Coaches
o $75 Non-CMC Coaches
o No Cost for Presenters

You will be billed according to the above-listed fee schedule after the event.

If you have questions, please contact Keira London, Keira_London@iu13.org

2. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Consultation Session

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 3/19/2025

Bring your questions and topics you wish to discuss with the group.

3. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Training Staff on Data Security

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 4/28/2025

This session will focus on how administrators can equip staff with essential skills to safeguard student and school data. We'll prioritize the most critical areas of data security, such as handling confidential information, the use of personal devices, and where to focus your efforts with your staff.

4. The Student-Centered Learning Foundation - Station Rotation Implementation 2025 Spring Cohort

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Administrators, Teachers

Dates: 5/13/2025 to 5/14/2025

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.

5. IU13 Enriched Virtual Forum

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS and Enriched Virtual Forum Member Districts Only - District Administrators, Virtual Program Coordinators, Technology Integrators, Virtual Teachers

Dates: 5/15/2025

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.

6. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Year in Edtech

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 5/15/2025

Our annual Review of the latest developments in the law and technology and what it means for schools.

7. LLVS Advisors' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS Advisors, Institutional Admins, Technical Contact

Dates: 5/15/2025

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.

8. IMS Lending Library Certification Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Tech Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Media Specialists, Librarians

Dates: 5/19/2025

Participants will have the opportunity and time to explore a variety of Computer Science tools and equipment available in the IMS Lending Library, and interact with other educators to brainstorm hands-on classroom uses for integrating Computer Science and STEELS standards. This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Materials which includes the StarLab portable planetariums, the AR/VR mobile device kits, and the TransfrVR headsets.

9. Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Tech Integrators', Instructional Coaches, , Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Media Specialists, Librarians

Dates: 5/20/2025

Monthly meetings will provide school district technology and media staff with a forum for training and sharing in the uses of technology and media in curriculum and instruction. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and initiatives.

10. Librarians' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Librarians- All Elementary, Middle & High School

Dates: 5/20/2025

These POC collaborative meetings are for Lancaster and Lebanon County library stakeholders, including AccessPA member libraries, for the purpose of providing pertinent information concerning technology tools, ethical and legal issues, and professional development opportunities. In addition, time will be devoted for new learning and exploration for the integration of IMS and other tools/strategies supporting all content area curricula.

11. Computational Thinking: An Essential Skill

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: k-12 educators, instructional coaches, school leaders

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/30/2025

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: June 9, 2025
End Date: June 30, 2025

12. Engineering byDesign (EbD) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: PreK-5th Educators

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/12/2025

This is a four-day, hands-on workshop where participants will dive into the Engineering byDesign Grade PreK-5 curricular resources. Through our STEM framework, EbD incorporates STEM disciplines along with English Language Arts, equipping students with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and address the complexities of tomorrow's world.
COST:
ITEEA Member $699 (Click the box below that states ACT48)
ITEEA Non-member $899 (Click the box below for ACT48 - NOT IU13 Area)
Registration Fee Only, it is up to each participant to cover and set up travel, meals, and lodging.

13. Engineering byDesign (EbD) HIGH SCHOOL Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: 9th - 12th Educators

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/12/2025

This is a four-day, hands-on workshop where participants will dive into the Engineering byDesign Grade 9-12 curricular resources. Through our STEM framework, EbD incorporates STEM disciplines along with English Language Arts, equipping students with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and address the complexities of tomorrow's world.
COST:
ITEEA Member $699 (Click the box below that states ACT48)
ITEEA Non-member $899 (Click the box below for ACT48 - NOT IU13 Area)
Registration Fee Only, it is up to each participant to cover and set up travel, meals, and lodging.

14. Engineering byDesign (EbD) MIDDLE SCHOOL Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: 6-8 Educators

Dates: 6/9/2025 to 6/12/2025

This is a four-day, hands-on workshop where participants will dive into the Engineering byDesign Grade 6-8 curricular resources. Through our STEM framework, EbD incorporates STEM disciplines along with English Language Arts, equipping students with the skills and understanding needed to navigate and address the complexities of tomorrow's world.
COST:
ITEEA Member $699 (Click the box below that states ACT48)
ITEEA Non-member $899 (Click the box below for ACT48 - NOT IU13 Area)
Registration Fee Only, it is up to each participant to cover and set up travel, meals, and lodging.

15. Exploring the 3-Dimensional Framework Behind the STEELS Standards

Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Dates: 6/9/2025

Join us as we dive into the dynamic world of the 3-Dimensional Framework behind the STEELS standards. Discover how this researched approach revolutionizes science, tech & engineering, and environmental education by bringing the curriculum to life. This workshop offers valuable resources to help understand the new standards and how they lead to instructional shifts in the classroom. You'll leave with a clearer understanding of how the standards were developed and how to implement them within your grade level, course, and/or school.

Lunch on your own

16. Phenomena 2.0 Workshop

Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Dates: 6/10/2025

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

17. Teacher Clarity Institute

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: School district teams of teachers, instructional Coaches, building administrators, and district administrators

Dates: 6/11/2025 to 6/12/2025

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.

18. Teacher Clarity Institute - Non Public Option

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: School district teams of teachers, instructional Coaches, building administrators, and district administrators

Dates: 6/11/2025 to 6/12/2025

*** 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.


Conference

19. 29th Annual Education Conference: Passport to Success...Accessing New Horizons

Program: Annual Education Conference/ ECSES

Dates: 6/12/2025

Passport to Success...Accessing New Horizons is this year's 29th Annual Education Conference theme held at Conestoga Valley High School. Participants should pre-register for one morning and one afternoon session. All participants will automatically be enrolled for the morning Keynote Session upon submission of online registration.

Agenda for the day:

7:45-8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:30-8:40 Welcome and Opening Remarks

8:40-9:40 Keynote - Dr. Nikole Hollins-Sims-"A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes-Building Belonging from Birth On"

9:40-10:00 Break

10:00-12:00 Morning Breakout Sessions

12:00-1:00 Lunch (provided)

1:00-3:00 Afternoon Breakout Sessions

3:00-3:30 Complete Evaluations

For conference questions, please contact Cindy MacLean at (717) 717-947-1020 or cindy_maclean@iu13.org.

**No requests for changes or cancellations will be honored after May 23, 2025**


20. Lancaster County Industry Tours for Educators - Tourism, Retail, Hospitality

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, School Counselors

Dates: 6/16/2025

Wait List
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.

21. Supporting STEELS as a School Leader - Act 45 Summer 2025

Program: Leadership/IS

Dates: 6/16/2025 to 8/11/2025

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.

This course is an asynchronous course. Course information will be sent to all registered participants before the start of the event.

40 - Act 45 hours will be given when the course is completed.

22. Lancaster County Industry Tours for Educators - Manufacturing

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, School Counselors

Dates: 6/17/2025

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.

23. Climate Action and Renewable Energy Teacher Training

Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Audience: K-12 Science Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Administrators

Dates: 6/17/2025

This STEM educator training workshop is STEELS aligned and will focus on Climate Action, Renewable Energy and Environmental Science. MS, HS and Upper ES science teachers and informal STEM educators are encouraged to register. Trainers from CE-Clean Energy. Bright Futures and IU13 will lead attendees through activities designed to assist in STEELS alignment for current and new curriculum. Attendees will receive free resources and curriculum in addition to a robust STEM kit.

This event is being hosted and supported by Lancaster Lebanon IU13

This FREE professional development training is made possible by the Arconic Foundation and CE-Clean Energy. Bright Futures.

Please Note: Lunch will be provided

24. Practical Strategies for Student-Centered Learning featuring Dr. Catlin Tucker

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: All educators, administrators

Dates: 6/17/2025

We're excited to announce a full-day, professional learning event focused on student-centered learning (SCL) and the need for practical classroom strategies and solutions. Join expert Dr. Catlin Tucker, as we explore innovative strategies to reignite teacher passion and enhance learning outcomes. This event is designed for PA educators, administrators, and Intermediate Unit leaders who are interested in discovering how student-centered learning can revitalize teaching practices, improve student engagement, and increase learning outcomes.

Featured Sessions Include:
1. Student-Centered Approach with the Station Rotation Model - Explore UDL-based workflows and classroom structures that boost engagement and support.
2. Differentiating at the Teacher-Led Station - Learn how to effectively meet diverse learner needs through targeted instruction.
3. Reciprocal Teaching with Multimedia - Support student collaboration and critical thinking using multimedia tools.
4. Creative Variations of Station Rotation - Discover flexible, personalized rotation models that reduce teacher workload.

Registration Options and Registration Fees Schedule is as follows:
1. Educators who are participating members of our IU13 SCL cohort for the 24/25 and 25/26 school years - No cost - (Click on Act48 hours and then below pick "No Cost")
2. Educators from districts/schools in the IU13 SCL series who are not participating in the regular cohort - $149 - (Click on Act48 IU13 District)
3. Cabinet level administrator from an IU13 district/school - No cost - (Click on Act48 No Cost)
4. Educators from an IU13 district/school not included in the IU13 SCL series/cohorts - $299 - (Click on Act48 hours)
5. Educators from a Non-IU13 district/school not included in the IU13 SCL series/cohorts - $349- (Click on Act48 NON-IU13 District)
6. IU PASCL POCS - $99 - (Click on the Staff Dev. Hours - (District/agency - not in IU13))

25. Lancaster County Industry Tours for Educators - Healthcare

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, School Counselors

Dates: 6/18/2025

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.

*Lancaster EMS
*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.

26. Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators -Retail & Healthcare

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, School Counselors

Dates: 6/23/2025

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.

*Vanity Fair Corporation

*Bayer Myerstown

*TBA Business or Lebanon CareerLink


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.

27. Lebanon County Industry Tours for Educators - Day 2

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Coaches, School Counselors

Dates: 6/24/2025

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.

28. CPI/ Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Institute Blended/Flex Initial Course

Program: Behavior, Safe Schools, and Culture/ ECSES

Audience: IU13 staff and employees of school districts within the IU Service Area

Dates: 6/24/2025

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training through Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. is a nationally recognized program designed to teach staff and building level teams to intervene in a safe, non-harmful manner when students become disruptive or violent. Participants will learn preventive techniques, therapeutic physical intervention and prevention assessments.

Attendees must participate in the entire training in order to receive the nationally recognized Crisis Prevention Institute content and certification.

Close partner practice of physical techniques is a required component of the training.

Please dress casually with sneakers or rubber-soled closed-toe shoes. For your safety, you may be asked to remove jewelry.

Lunch is on your own.

Participation is limited to IU13 staff and employees of school districts within the IU13 Service Area.

PRIOR to attending the face to face date, complete the online portion three days prior to event. Eligible registrants will receive a link via the email used during registration.

***Registrants who drop course after the registration deadline date of June 3, 2025 and no shows will be charged the full price of the course.***

For more information please contact Heather Scheid at 717-606-1842 or heather_scheid@iu13.org.

29. Informed Writing Instruction

Program: Literacy/ IS

Audience: Elementary, Middle School, Special Education, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 6/24/2025

This professional development session will focus on unpacking the components of writing instruction and strategies for effectively teaching writing to students. Participants will also learn about two models that conceptualize the complexities of writing - the Simple View of Writing and the Writing Rope.

The goals of the session are to help participants understand:
*The complex nature of writing and the critical of writing instruction
*The developmental stages of writing
*The developmental phases of the writing process
*Strategies to better support ALL learners develop into skilled writers

Lunch is on your own

*Funded by: PDE Accelerate Learning

30. Math Practices in Action: Designing Lessons for Deeper Learning

Program: Mathematics/ IS

Audience: k-12 educators who teach math, instructional coaches, school leaders

Dates: 6/24/2025

How can we design math lessons that foster deep, meaningful thinking? In this interactive professional learning experience, we'll dive into the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to explore their impact on student learning. You'll gain a deeper understanding of these essential practices and apply them to refine or create lessons that promote mathematical reasoning, discourse, and sense-making. Walk away with practical strategies and ready-to-use lesson ideas that empower students to think and reason like mathematicians!

This blended learning experience includes a 3-hour synchronous virtual workshop with a 3-hour asynchronous component for reflection and lesson application.

By the end of the session, participants will:
* Examine the Standards for Mathematical Practice (SMPs) to understand their role in deepening student learning.
* Apply the Standards for Mathematical Practice to refine or develop lessons that promote deeper learning.

Dates and Time Commitment: Approximately 6 Hours

Virtual Synchronous: June 24, 2025; Zoom 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Asynchronous Work due in two parts:
1. June 26, 2025 which includes learning and application
2. June 30, 2025 which includes gallery walk, reflection, and feedback

**Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning

31. CPI/ Non-Violent Crisis Prevention Institute Refresher

Program: Behavior, Safe Schools, and Culture/ ECSES

Audience: Currently certified IU13 staff and employees of school districts within the IU13 Service Area.

Dates: 6/25/2025

PRE-REQUISITE: Proof of current CPI certification, i.e.- blue card.

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training through Crisis Prevention Institute, Inc. is a nationally recognized program designed to teach staff and building level teams to intervene in a safe, non-harmful manner when students become disruptive or violent. Participants will learn preventive techniques, therapeutic physical intervention and prevention assessments.

Attendees must participate in the entire training in order to receive the nationally recognized Crisis Prevention Institute content and certification.

Close partner practice of physical techniques is a required component of the training.

Please dress casually with sneakers or rubber-soled closed-toe shoes. For your safety, you may be asked to remove jewelry.

Lunch is on your own.

Participation is limited to IU13 staff and employees of school districts within the IU13 Service Area.

**Registrants who drop course after the registration deadline date of June 11, 2025 and no shows will be charged the full price of the course.**

For more information contact Heather Scheid, 717.606.1842 or heather_scheid@iu13.org.

32. Elevating Math Instruction - Act 45 Course

Program: Leadership/IS

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/21/2025

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

33. High Quality Effective Online Teaching Practices 2025 Summer Cohort

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Part-time and Full-time Virtual Teachers, District Virtual Program Coordinators, Technology Integrators

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 8/15/2025

The High Quality Effective Online Teaching Practices online course is designed to equip educators with the tools and strategies needed to excel in the dynamic world of online teaching. Throughout this journey, educators will explore best practices for creating engaging and inclusive virtual classrooms, leveraging technology to enhance learning, and fostering meaningful connections with students.
Whether you are new to online education or looking to refine your skills, this course will provide participants with practical insights and techniques to elevate online teaching practices. The course is divided up into four modules: Quality Online Teaching, Quality Online Instruction & Learning, Effective Instructor Feedback, and Preparing Online Learners for Success. Through job-embedded activities, participants will explore valuable resources to support and promote excellence in online education. Additionally, participants will develop effective strategies and actionable plans to prepare online learners for success in an online learning environment.
A commitment of 2-3 hours per week (15 hours total) is recommended for course completion (15 Act 48 Hours)

34. Making Sense of Text Analysis (Virtual Non-Facilitated)

Program: Literacy/ IS

Audience: General Education and Special Education Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Reading Specialists, Educational Consultants, Reading Supervisors, Administrators

Dates: 7/1/2025 to 7/30/2025

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.

35. Computational Thinking: An Essential Skill

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: k-12 educators, instructional coaches, school leaders

Dates: 7/7/2025 to 8/8/2025

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

36. Our District Needs a Flight Team.. Now What?

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: District and building administrators, Safety and Security Coordinators, any staff that will play a role in the coordination of Flight Team support

Dates: 7/8/2025

This session will provide building and district leaders with an overview of best practices when Flight Team support is requested. Participants will leave with guidance documents that will serve them when establishing Flight Team support in their buildings.
LETRS is a professional development series for K-12 instruction in reading, spelling, and related language skills based on science of reading research. LETRS modules prepare teachers to become stronger teachers of reading and spelling by building deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and structured literacy instruction. In Module 10, designed for teachers of older students, participants will explore the reading brain, the structure and the history of the English language, and promising practices in teaching advanced word study, word origin, and morphology.
LETRS is a professional development series for K-12 instruction in reading, spelling, and related language skills based on science of reading research. LETRS modules prepare teachers to become stronger teachers of reading and spelling by building deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and structured literacy instruction. In Module 2, explore phonemes, discuss the importance of phonological awareness in instruction for students in all elementary grades, and address some of the challenges of English learners.

39. CPI Verbal Intervention, Blended Learning Model

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: School Staff including paraeducators, teachers, school counselors and administrators

Dates: 7/15/2025

* Invite only* This session for school staff teaches skills and strategies to verbally de-escalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation. Attendees will learn both why and how to apply limit-setting strategies when verbally intervening to de-escalate defensive behaviors, as well as to recognize opportunities for post-crisis learning. In addition, attendees will explore the effects of trauma and the psychology of the brain on the person in crisis as well as the responding need. This training takes a person-centered approach to help ensure a consistently inclusive and culturally sensitive approach to a person displaying behaviors. Verbal Intervention™ (VI) instills the confidence and skills to verbally deescalate disruptive behaviors and prevent further escalation.

40. Foundations of Holocaust Education

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Audience: 6-12 Social Studies Educators

Dates: 7/15/2025

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
LETRS is a professional development series for K-12 instruction in reading, spelling, and related language skills based on science of reading research. LETRS modules prepare teachers to become stronger teachers of reading and spelling by building deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and structured literacy instruction. In Module 3, explore the structure and history of the English language and promising practices in phonics, spelling, and word study instruction through the five principles of English orthography.
LETRS is a professional development series for K-12 instruction in reading, spelling, and related language skills based on science of reading research. LETRS modules prepare teachers to become stronger teachers of reading and spelling by building deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and structured literacy instruction. In Module 4, explore ways in which word meanings are learned in both oral and written language and the need for both direct and indirect vocabulary building experiences. A rationale for selecting specific vocabulary words to be taught will be discussed and practiced, and strategies will be shared to provide rich vocabulary instruction.

43. Summer Civics Institute: Executive Power and the Bureaucracy

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Audience: 6-12 Social Studies

Dates: 7/16/2025

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.

44. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic teachers, school staff, administrators, and coaches

Dates: 7/16/2025

*Nonpublic Schools only* Learn how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges among children and adolescents ages 12 - 18.
LETRS is a professional development series for K-12 instruction in reading, spelling, and related language skills based on science of reading research. LETRS modules prepare teachers to become stronger teachers of reading and spelling by building deep knowledge of the structure of the English language and structured literacy instruction. In Module 6, explore why children have difficulty with comprehension, the research base for comprehension instruction, and approaches to use for instruction. Comprehension instruction at the phrase, sentence, paragraph and passage levels will be addressed, as well as the role of metacognition.

46. Teaching American History Seminar: Cold War: Containment to Vietnam

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Audience: 6-12 Social Studies

Dates: 7/17/2025

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.
Join us for an engaging summer workshop designed for our reading and math specialists serving nonpublic schools! We recommend that you attend in person, but there will be a virtual option to join a TEAMS Meeting. Virtual participants must remain on TEAMS throughout the entire day (lunch excluded). TEAMS Meeting link will be sent via email closer to date of event.

48. The Student-Centered Learning Foundation - Station Rotation Implementation 2025 Summer Cohort

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches, Teachers, Administrators

Dates: 7/29/2025 to 7/30/2025

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.

49. Phenomena 2.0 Workshop

Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Dates: 7/30/2025

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

50. Refresh, Set, Go!: A Strategic Approach to Continuing Student-Centered Learning

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: K-12 Educators that have completed a Year 1 Cohort

Dates: 7/30/2025

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.

51. Designing Meaningful Assessments for STEELS Classrooms

Program: Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy and Sustainability

Dates: 7/31/2025

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

52. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Executive Functioning Demystified -8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Participants will explore the eleven parts of executive functioning, how they work together, and strategies to support the development of skills.

53. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Gifted and Autistic -8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Participants will learn about the characteristics that define 2E students and how best to instruct them.

54. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Training-Beyond the Basics of Verbal Behavior-A Refreshing Way to Start the School Year!-8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
Start the school year prepared with a refresher session in Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis! This session is intended for people with some experience in an Autism Support Classroom. We will also be exploring the importance of running procedures with fidelity and also how to be a valuable member of your classroom team!
Building strong, positive relationships with students is essential for paraprofessionals to support learning, behavior, and emotional well-being. This presentation will explore effective strategies for fostering meaningful connections with students of all backgrounds and abilities.

56. From Teaching to Designing Learning in Mathematics

Program: Mathematics/ IS

Audience: k-12 educators who teach math, instructional coaches, school leaders

Dates: 8/5/2025

Are you ready to move beyond delivering content to designing powerful learning experiences? This workshop explores how to shift from traditional math instruction to a learner-centered approach that deepens understanding and engagement. Drawing inspiration from Jason Kennedy's Let's Stop Teaching and Start Designing Learning, we will examine how lesson openings and closings play a critical role in shaping deep mathematical learning. Participants will also explore NCTM's Effective Math Teaching Practices and apply these principles to enhance their instructional design.

This blended learning experience includes a 3-hour synchronous virtual workshop with a 3-hour asynchronous component for reflection and lesson application.

By the end of the session, participants will:
* Identify key differences between teaching mathematics and designing learning experiences.
* Explore strategies for effective lesson openings and closings
* Explore NCTM's Effective Math Teaching Practices.
* Apply session learning to improve upon lesson design for the upcoming school year

Dates and Time Commitment: Approximately 6 Hours

Virtual Synchronous: August 5th on zoom 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Asynchronous Work due in two parts:
1. August 7, 2025 which includes learning and application
2. August 11, 2025 which includes gallery walk, reflection, and feedback

**Fully funded by PDE Accelerated Learning

57. Nonpublic Science of Reading Academy

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 1/13/2026

This professional learning series is designed to equip teachers with knowledge of the science of reading and structured literacy instruction. A blend of full-day sessions, job-embedded activities, and online modules 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 Lancaster-Lebanon IU13, 1020 New Holland Avenue, Lancaster, PA
Cost:
Nonpublic IU13 District Area Members $100.00*
Nonpublic IU13 Non-District Area Members $300.00
*This professional learning series is being partially funded by Act 89 funding for nonpublic school participants ($500 value)

SORA Cohort III Dates:
Day 1: August 5, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Day 2: October 14, 2025 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Day 3: January 13, 2026 |8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Weather Make-up Date: February 26, 2026)

58. Nonpublic Science of Reading Academy - Lite

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 8/5/2025 to 3/12/2026

Do you want to learn more about the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy, but struggle to get out of the building? Check out this hybrid learning option! Explore what research teaches us about what happens in the reading brain, build a deeper knowledge of the English language, and learn about effective teaching practices for literacy instruction all without finding a substitute or writing sub plans! Join us for a one day, face-to-face session in August, one-hour virtual synchronous sessions after school, and learn the rest through online course modules at your own pace.

59. Apple and Seesaw: A Powerful Duo for Student-Centered Learning

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Join us for an exciting collaborative professional learning event with Seesaw and Apple! The day will be filled with interactive sessions where you'll experience the power of using iPads and Seesaw together to support student-centered teaching and learning.

Participants will work with members of the Apple team as well as the Seesaw team and hear from local educators on how they utilize Seesaw and Apple tools in their classrooms. Attendees will rotate through a variety of engaging stations, focusing on student agency, creativity, and hands-on opportunities that promote student-centered learning with educational technology.

Each participant will be provided with an iPad from the Apple team for use during the session. If you do not already have a Seesaw account, you will receive a premium Seesaw account from the Seesaw team to explore all of Seesaw's powerful features. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to ensure you stay energized throughout the day!

60. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Autism 101 -10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Participants will explore the triad of impairments affecting students with autism and strategies to support instruction.

61. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Prompt Dependency - Supporting Students with Disabilities Too Much -10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
(Grades 6-12) It's crucial to support students with disabilities effectively, but over-accommodation can hinder their development and independence. This session will provide ways to focus on providing individualized support and accommodations that empower students to learn and succeed, while also fostering their independence and self-advocacy.

62. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Training-Diving into Data -10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Participants will explore the role of data in supporting student learning, including how to collect, analyze, and apply data-driven strategies to enhance instruction and interventions. Paraeducators will gain confidence in using data as a tool to support student success.

63. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans -10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
Participants will gain an understanding between an IEP and 504. They will also gain knowledge on how to use the student's document to support their needs

64. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS ADHD, Anxiety and ODD...Oh My! -1:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
Participants will be introduced to ADHD, Anxiety and ODD. This will include characteristics as well as strategies to support students with these diagnoses in an educational setting.

65. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Building Number Sense and Conceptual Understanding of Math-1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

(grades K-12) Building number sense involves developing a flexible and intuitive understanding of numbers and their relationships, rather than just rote memorization. Conceptual understanding in math goes beyond memorizing facts and procedures; it's about grasping the "why" behind the "how," fostering a deeper, more flexible, and interconnected understanding of mathematical concepts This session will provide participants with an understanding of how numbers work, how they relate to each other, and how they can be used to solve problems and build conceptual knowledge.

66. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Calm in the Classroom: Verbal De-escalation Strategies for Paraprofessionals -1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
Educational paraprofessionals often encounter challenging behaviors that require patience, skill, and effective communication. This presentation will equip participants with essential verbal de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations, reduce conflict, and foster a safe learning environment.

67. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Training-Verbal Behavior: Starting with the Basics-1:15PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Participants will start at the beginning of verbal behavior (VB) and applied behavior analysis (ABA) programming as it is used to teach skills in the classroom. All components of verbal behavior and applied behavior analysis will be explored along with why this programming is important for our learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to be successful.

68. Addressing Feeding and Swallowing Issues in the School

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Speech, Occupational, Physical Therapists, Teachers, Paras, SECs, Parents

Dates: 8/6/2025

The feeding team consists of a speech language pathologist and an occupational therapist extensively trained in the Sequential Oral Sensory Approach (SOS) as well as expertise in oral motor difficulties and dysphagia (swallowing disorder). This training will equip educators, therapists and others with essential knowledge about feeding and swallowing challenges in the school setting. Physical difficulties that impact eating, as well as sensory needs and food aversions that affect students' mealtime and eating participation will be covered. Participants will learn how to identify concerns, support students safely, and collaborate as a team to promote positive feeding experiences in the school environment.

69. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS I Don't Want To and You Can't Make Me! - 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Closed
Anyone who has worked with students who are frustrated and discouraged has likely been the recipient of such oppositional behavior. Why are some students so challenging and what can educators do to reach and teach these students? In this workshop, participants will examine the answers to those very questions and leave with some practical strategies for how they can change their own responses which can help to reduce student refusal and power struggles.

70. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Manding for Novice Instructors- 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

This presentation will explore the concepts of manding including how to contrive motivation, expand reinforcers, and teach early communication skills.

71. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Positive Behavior Supports - 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Training is designed to equip participants with strategies to promote positive behaviors, prevent challenging behaviors, and create supportive environments. The goal is to foster a respectful, safe and positive atmosphere where individuals can thrive while reducing the need for punitive measures.

72. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Self-Care: Helpful Strategies to manage and prevent burnout. - 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Closed
Burnout defined: a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. Are you burned out already and the school year hasn't even started? Join me for a session full of strategies that can help you maintain a mindful outlook that will help you practice self-care all school year long.

73. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS A 6-Step Instructional Approach to Responding to Challenging Behavior- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Closed
This presentation will serve as a helpful source of information on steps for responding to challenging behavior. It includes detailed explanations of each step of the 6-step approach, and opportunities for staff (a) practice their skills and (b) engage in collaborative conversations to support each other in this work.

74. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS AAC Apps for Students- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

During this presentation several Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) apps that students use will be reviewed. Features of LAMP, TouchChat, Proloquo2go and TD Snap will be discussed and specific steps for editing vocabulary, adding vocabulary, and searching for vocabulary will be demonstrated. Best practices for using AAC in the classroom will be discussed.

75. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Autism (ASD) and Related Health Conditions- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Closed
Participants will gain an understanding of the impact of a range of physical and mental-health conditions frequently accompany Autism. They include, but are not limited to, the following: Gastrointestinal problems, Feeding/Eating issues, concerns with Sleep, ADHD, Anxiety, Seizure disorders and other related health conditions. Strategies will be discussed to work successfully with these learners in the school setting.

76. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS STEM and Technology in the Special Education Classroom- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

This training equips paraeducators with knowledge of available classroom resources and strategies for effectively implementing them to support both teachers and students. Participants will explore instructional technology tool and STEM resources. Through collaborative discussions, paraeducators will gain practical skills to enhance student engagement, accommodate diverse learning needs, and reinforce classroom instruction.

77. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Elevating Education: Professionalism, Communication, and Classroom Impact- 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

This engaging session is designed to enhance student learning by empowering paraprofessional growth through effective communication, professionalism, initiative taking, and engagement. Participants will explore key topics such as ethical considerations, confidentiality, FERPA compliance, and effective communication standards in educational settings. The session will also focus on fostering independence, maintaining professional boundaries, and demonstrating proactive engagement to create a positive impact in the classroom. With dedicated time for reflection and action planning, attendees will leave equipped to contribute meaningful value and initiative to their school communities.

78. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Making the Grade: Memory, Study Skills, and Note Taking- 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Information overload! Many students find the process of note taking, planning, and studying to be overwhelming. What is important, where do I start, and how can I remember all of this information? This workshop will address these questions and provide paraeducators with strategies they can take back to the classroom and share with their students.

79. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Postsecondary Transition Planning: What's That All About?- 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

(Grades 7-12+) Postsecondary transition planning is a process that helps students with disabilities, particularly those with IEPs, prepare for life after high school. This session will focus on IEP transition planning in the areas of postsecondary education, training, employment, and independent living.

80. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Verbal De-Escalation - 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

Participants will explore key strategies for managing and de-escalating tense or confrontational situations. Effective verbal de-escalation is an essential skill for professionals, helping to maintain positive relationships, reduce stress, and ensure a more productive and harmonious work environment.

81. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Behavior Protocols in Autistic Support Classrooms (Part 2)- 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Participants at the end of the session for the Para Academy 2024 asked for a Part 2 so we will provide an overview of Part 1. Participants will learn the different behavior protocols to use to address problem behaviors. The protocols that will be discussed and reviewed are: Accepting No, Giving Up a Reinforcer, Wait, Walk with Me, and Interruption Transition. Participants will review data tracking sheets used to track each of the steps in the protocols. Participants will also analyze different scenarios in small groups and discuss what they may do to assist with the problem behavior the student is demonstrating.

82. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS PASA-Dynamic Learning Maps for Paras- 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

During this session, participants will dive into the essential elements and linkage levels, the standards used in the classroom for students who take the PASA, the alternate assessment.

83. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Positive Behavior Supports - 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Closed
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS) Training is designed to equip participants with strategies to promote positive behaviors, prevent challenging behaviors, and create supportive environments. The goal is to foster a respectful, safe and positive atmosphere where individuals can thrive while reducing the need for punitive measures.

84. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Supporting Student Well-Being: What Paraprofessionals Need to Know About Mental Health- 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Closed
Paraprofessionals play a crucial role in supporting students' academic and emotional well-being. This presentation will provide essential knowledge about mental health, including common challenges students may face, signs of distress, and effective strategies for providing support.

85. Science of Reading Academy Cohort 4

Program: Literacy/ IS

Dates: 8/7/2025 to 3/4/2026

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

86. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Engaging Student Learners- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Closed
This session will focus on how educators can increase student attention and participation during the lesson. Participants will explore strategies for gaining student attention, keeping students focused on the lesson/task, and making review of material more engaging. In addition, information on why kids give up and don't care will be shared along with ideas on how to re-ignite the learning spark.

87. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Executive Functioning Demystified -10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Participants will explore the eleven parts of executive functioning, how they work together, and strategies to support the development of skills.

88. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Supporting new AAC users through Modeling- 10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

So, your student has a new AAC device-now what? In this session, we'll break down exactly how you can support emerging AAC users by providing effective modeling throughout the school day. We'll cover: -What AAC is and why it's important -The role of modeling in AAC learning -Simple strategies to incorporate modeling into your classroom routine -How to encourage communication without pressure
Start the school year prepared with a refresher session in Verbal Behavior and Applied Behavior Analysis! This session is intended for people with some experience in an Autism Support Classroom. We will also be exploring the importance of running procedures with fidelity and also how to be a valuable member of your classroom team!

90. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Building Number Sense and Conceptual Understanding of Math-1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

(grades K-12) Building number sense involves developing a flexible and intuitive understanding of numbers and their relationships, rather than just rote memorization. Conceptual understanding in math goes beyond memorizing facts and procedures; it's about grasping the "why" behind the "how," fostering a deeper, more flexible, and interconnected understanding of mathematical concepts This session will provide participants with an understanding of how numbers work, how they relate to each other, and how they can be used to solve problems and build conceptual knowledge.

91. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Calm in the Classroom: Verbal De-escalation Strategies for Paraprofessionals -1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Educational paraprofessionals often encounter challenging behaviors that require patience, skill, and effective communication. This presentation will equip participants with essential verbal de-escalation techniques to defuse tense situations, reduce conflict, and foster a safe learning environment.

92. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Restorative Practices 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Closed
In this session, participants will learn how to build positive relationships with students, support behavior proactively, and respond to conflict in ways that repair harm and strengthen community. We'll focus on practical, easy-to-apply strategies and participants will leave with tools to promote respect, accountability, and belonging.

93. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Verbal De-Escalation - 1:15 PM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

Participants will explore key strategies for managing and de-escalating tense or confrontational situations. Effective verbal de-escalation is an essential skill for professionals, helping to maintain positive relationships, reduce stress, and ensure a more productive and harmonious work environment.

94. Lancaster County Chapter of PASSWP Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 9/4/2025

Topics relevant to the professional development of school social workers will be presented at each of the meetings.

Audience: School Social Workers; School Social Work Assistants; Home and School Visitors

95. Check and Connect: Preparation and Implementation Training

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Selected staff or community members by school administrators and Check & Connect Coordinators who previously attended the Preparation and Implementation Training

Dates: 9/9/2025

Check & Connect Preparation and Implementation Training is a 1-day training that provides a thorough overview of the Check & Connect background, research-based intervention guide, and step-by-step implementation planning and evaluation guidelines.

This training requires both the building administration, leadership, and/or Check & Connect coordinators on planning and implementation the Check & Connect intervention within a school's system of supports. *Please note, this training is not intended for staff who are projected to act as Check & Connect Mentors.

Second-Edition Check & Connect Preparation and Implementation training manuals will be required by the day of training. Please order 30 days prior to the training date. Please follow the ordering instructions found here.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE DATE: August 8, 2025.

Audience: Administration, Coordinator, and/or Leadership Staff. Lunch is on your own.

96. IU13 AI Academy: Cohort 1

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 teachers, administrators, instructional coaches and technology directors

Dates: 9/9/2025 to 12/2/2025

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

97. Coach Mentor Collaborative Professional Learning - AM Session

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/11/2025

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

98. PBIS Universal, Tier One Refresher

Program: Behavior, Safe Schools, and Culture/ ECSES

Audience: Existing PBIS Tier one teams who have joined the PaPBS Network.

Dates: 9/11/2025

New
**Please note, you only need to attend one of the sessions.** September 11, 2025 OR May 14, 2026

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is an evidence based, tiered framework for supporting students' behavioral, academic, social, emotional, and mental health. The purpose of this session is to provide existing teams an overview of Tier 1 practices. This is appropriate for teams that have had turnover, are struggling with fidelity, or would like to re-structure their tier one system. Teams will be provided extended time for collaboration.

Act 48 hours will be provided to workshop participants. In accordance with the recommendation of the Act 48 Advisory Council, individuals attending workshops and conferences must arrive on time and stay the duration of the workshop in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education Hours. No partial credit will be awarded.

99. Coach Mentor Collaborative Professional Learning - PM Session

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 9/11/2025

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

100. MTSS Network Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Principals, Assistant Principals, Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 9/12/2025

The Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) Network is designed to facilitate collaborative discussions, knowledge sharing, and professional development opportunities for members engaged in implementing MTSS within educational settings. The group aims to review a wide range of topics relevant to MTSS and provide a platform for members to discuss and learn from each other's experiences.

Topic: Mastering MTSS Scheduling: Everything You Need to Know

PM 12:30-3:30 Personalized coaching session options:

PBIS Process review for PBIS coaches and admin Only

Academics and Behavior: Personalizing TIPs to your district

Act 48 hours will be provided to workshop participants. In accordance with the recommendation of the Act 48 Advisory Council, individuals attending workshops and conferences must arrive on time and stay the duration of the workshop in order to receive Act 48 Professional Education Hours. No partial credit will be awarded.

101. Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Tech Integrators', Instructional Coaches, , Instructional Tech Specialists, Tech Coordinators, Media Specialists, Librarians

Dates: 9/16/2025

Monthly meetings will provide school district technology and media staff with a forum for training and sharing in the uses of technology and media in curriculum and instruction. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and initiatives.