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1. See the Sound: Visual Phonics: An Instructional Tool for Helping Readers

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 10/28/2025 to 11/13/2025

Visual Phonics (VP) is a multi-sensory literacy system that uses visual cues and gestures to clarify the relationship between sounds and print, helping to teach reading and spelling. This training supports reading, language, and writing development and is beneficial for students who are learning to read, deaf/hard of hearing, multi-lingual, or need extra learning, speech or language support.
  • Enrolled: 27/32
  • Wait: 0/0

2. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 8/18/2026

Organization Visit and Curriculum Mapping
  • Enrolled: 27/28
  • Wait: 0/0

3. EMS Science of Reading Academy

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Ephrata Mennonite Teachers Only

Dates: 8/20/2026 to 4/23/2027

This professional learning series is designed to equip teachers with knowledge of the Science of Reading and Structured Literacy instruction.
  • Enrolled: 2/30
  • Wait: 0/0

4. OTDA: Bringing Life-Saving Education into Your Classroom - Fall Virtual Session

Program: Organ Tissue Donation Awareness (OTDA)

Audience: Classroom Teachers, School Nurses, Health and Wellness, Coaches

Dates: 9/1/2026 to 11/30/2026



Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness: Bringing Life-Saving Education into Your Classroom

This four-hour virtual Act 48 professional learning opportunity is designed for educators working with students in grades 7-12 who want to explore a meaningful, real-world topic that can inspire conversation, build awareness, and potentially save lives.

Through an engaging, interactive, asynchronous learning experience, participants will discover the science and human impact behind organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Educators will learn about the critical need for organ donors in the United States, explore common myths and misconceptions, and examine scientific and medical advances that have transformed the field of transplantation.

Participants will leave with accurate, student-friendly information and resources they can use to facilitate thoughtful classroom discussions and help students better understand the importance of organ and tissue donation. The course also provides educators with practical ideas for incorporating donation education into their existing curriculum.

As an added benefit, participants will be introduced to an IU13 grant opportunity that can provide funding and support for bringing organ and tissue donation education directly into their classrooms.

Learn something new. Start a conversation. Make an impact.


Additional Course Information
Information about how to join the Schoology course will be sent the morning the course begins to the email address provided during registration.

Four (4) Act 48 hours will be awarded upon completion of the course.

Participants may register at any time throughout the event. If you register after the course start date and do not receive the course information within 72 hours of registering, please email Jill Richards at jill_richards@IU13.org
  • Enrolled: 16/150
  • Wait: 0/0

5. Beginning Manding Training Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

This beginner's level course explores manding, beginning with defining what a mand is, moving through motivating operations, teaching procedures, and data collection.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
  • Wait: 0/0

6. Data and Verbal Behavior Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

This course picks up where the Verbal Behavior and Intensive Teaching left off to answer the questions posed at the end of the course. Participants will take a deeper dive into intensive teaching to explore data systems, reinforcers, mastery of skills, and maintaining a student's variable ratio of reinforcement.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
  • Wait: 0/0

7. Pairing and Reinforcement Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

In this two-hour course, participants will learn the basics of reinforcement and pairing. Following instruction and video examples, participants will demonstrate how to pair with students as well as define reinforcement and pairing and the applicable variables that effect these procedures. Learn how to connect with your students and bring on the fun!

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
  • Wait: 0/0

8. Running Successful IT Sessions Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

This intermediate level course will take participants beyond the basic procedures of running intensive teaching. Following the course, participants will describe why fidelity is important, identify and describe expectations within the Intensive Teaching Fidelity Checklist, and relate how the principles of reinforcement apply to intensive teaching sessions.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
  • Wait: 0/0

9. Using the VB-MAPP Assessment Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

In this six-hour course, participants will analyze WHY the VB-MAPP is beneficial, explore HOW to administer the VB-MAPP assessment, tie assessment to programming, and investigate tips for assessment and programming.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 6/70
  • Wait: 0/0

10. Verbal Behavior and Intensive Teaching Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Audience: Teachers, Support Staff (SLPs, OTs, PTs), Paraeducators who work in Autistic Support classrooms, Administrators, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 9/4/2026 to 12/31/2026

In this beginner's level course, participants will learn to identify examples of the verbal operants and state the procedures for errorless teaching and error-correction.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 2/70
  • Wait: 0/0

11. 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: 9/10/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 18/50
  • Wait: 0/0

12. LLVS Advisors' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS Advisors, Institutional Admins, Technical Contact

Dates: 9/10/2026

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.

  • Enrolled: 23/35
  • Wait: 0/10

13. Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

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

Dates: 9/15/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 43/70
  • Wait: 0/5

14. Librarians' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Librarians- All Elementary, Middle & High School

Dates: 9/15/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 33/60
  • Wait: 0/10

15. Technology Coordinator Meeting

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 9/17/2026

Monthly meeting for Technology Coordinators
  • Enrolled: 14/60
  • Wait: 0/0

16. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Presentation | Right-to-Know Requests in the Digital Age

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 9/23/2026

Right‑to‑Know Requests in the Digital Age: Computerized Data, AI Chats, Browser Histories, and Beyond Right‑to‑Know requests now routinely include demands for digital artifacts: browser histories, AI‑generated chats, metadata, logs, and other computerized records. This session provides a clear framework for determining what constitutes a "record,” what is exempt, what must be produced, and how to manage requests that involve large volumes of digital data. We will walk through recent cases, discuss retention obligations, and outline defensible strategies for responding to complex requests without over‑producing or violating student/staff privacy.
  • Enrolled: 20/100
  • Wait: 0/0

17. Nonpublic Job-Alike Meetings

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 5/6/2027

Nonpublic Job-Alike Meetings
  • Enrolled: 1/29
  • Wait: 0/0

18. Nonpublic Job-Alike Meetings (IU13 Reading Specialists only)

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 5/6/2027

Nonpublic Job-Alike Meetings
  • Enrolled: 22/30
  • Wait: 0/0

19. IU13 AI Forum: Moving Forward Together

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Instructional & Technology Coaches and Administators & Technology Directors

Dates: 10/5/2026 to 5/17/2027

Building upon our initial AI Task Force, our goal is to continue to bring educators across our community together to learn from one another as we navigate the evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. In this next iteration, we will check in on where everyone currently stands in the AI landscape while sharing recent classroom experiences, testing new tools, policy & guidance updates, and supporting each other so no school has to figure out what comes next alone.

Why Join?
*Build on Our Progress: Stay at the forefront of educational innovation as we collectively deepen our understanding of how AI can transform teaching and learning.
*Grow Together: Learn & share alongside peers, positioning yourself as a collaborative leader in educational technology.

Who Should Join?
*Instructional & Technology Coaches ready to explore new tools and support colleagues in taking their next steps with AI.
*Administrators & Technology Directors looking to check in on current district progress, align on best practices, and balance innovation with safeguards.
  • Enrolled: 21/100
  • Wait: 0/0

20. Science of Reading (SoR) Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: All Pennsylvania Educators and families of children attending Pennsylvania schools

Dates: 10/6/2026 to 1/7/2027

New
This course is intended for anyone eager to understand more about the science of reading including classroom teachers, administrators, specialists, paraprofessionals, and families, and what it should look like in our Pennsylvania schools. This course also serves as part of the professional development requirement for all K-8 teachers as detailed in Pennsylvania legislation. Our hope is that you use the information from this course to enhance instructional practice for novice readers. While it is intended to address the kindergarten through 2nd grade levels, the information is applicable to all beginning and struggling readers, regardless of age.

Participants will be able to:

Define the terms science of reading and structured literacy

Understand what research explains about the reading brain and the implications for instruction

Identify the structured literacy components in classroom practice examples

Synthesize course content to develop a personal plan for aligning practices to the science of reading

This will fulfill the Act 55 and 47 literacy requirements.

Attendees will receive the Schoology Access Code after successfully registering on Frontline/My Learning Plan.

  • Enrolled: 1/70
  • Wait: 0/0

21. PA Student-Centered Learning Fall Book Study

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Dates: 10/7/2026 to 11/18/2026

Join educators from across the state for a free virtual book study of Teaching Students to Drive Their Learning by Fisher, Frey, Ortega and Hattie. Across four Zoom sessions, you will explore practical ways to build student ownership, strengthen engagement, and support greater independence in your classroom. Connect with colleagues, reflect on your practice, and walk away with strategies you can use right away. This experience is designed to be manageable, relevant, and easy to apply in any classroom setting.

This book study is structured as a series of four interactive Zoom sessions. Participants will be awarded 8 Act 48 hours upon completion of the series and the final evaluation form.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
  • Wait: 0/0

22. 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: 10/8/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 17/50
  • Wait: 0/0

23. LLVS Advisors' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS Advisors, Institutional Admins, Technical Contact

Dates: 10/8/2026

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.

  • Enrolled: 22/35
  • Wait: 0/10

24. Technology Coordinator Meeting

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 10/15/2026

Monthly meeting for Technology Coordinators
  • Enrolled: 8/60
  • Wait: 0/0

25. Cleverlike Educator Workshops (Unreal Engine & Fortnite)

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Dates: 10/20/2026 to 10/21/2026

Starting Soon
Turn Student Motivation for Video Games into Curricular Engagement & Career Skills Development Aligned to Industry Certifications Transform student enthusiasm for video games into high-impact classroom projects and future-ready career skills in digital media and interactive 3D. This intensive 2-day workshop series features four 3-hour hands-on sessions designed to equip educators with industry-aligned tools and ready-to-implement curriculum kits.
You will receive free enrollment in a year-long Unreal Professional Learning Community (PLC) for continuous, year-round support.

Day 1

• LEARN UNREAL ENGINE BASICS WITH THE RUBE GOLDBERG LEARNING KIT
o Harness Rube Goldberg's witty engineering designs to teach essential interactive 3D skills in Unreal Engine. Educators will explore hands-on physics and environment mechanics while connecting classroom activities directly to student opportunities in the official Rube Goldberg Competition.

• USE GAME DESIGN TO DEVELOP INTERACTIVE 3D CAREER SKILLS
o Guide students through the process of creating fully functional, publishable video games using the Unreal Learning Kit. Learn how to deliver bite-sized activities that build the creativity, critical thinking, and technical skills needed to master industry-standard software.

Day 2

• LEVERAGE FORTNITE FOR VIRTUAL EXHIBITS AND SCHOOL ART SHOWS
o Leverage student engagement in Fortnite with Unreal Editor for Fortnite (UEFN) for authentic, real-world academic projects. Discover how students learn the skills needed to construct immersive virtual museums of historical and cultural relevance or host virtual art shows for your feeder schools

• IMPLEMENTATION PLANNING AND SUPPORT
o Collaborate with peer educators to craft concrete action plans for bringing these interactive programs to your students. The Cleverlike Studios team will provide personalized guidance and additional preparation resources.
  • Enrolled: 14/50
  • Wait: 0/0

26. Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

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

Dates: 10/20/2026

Starting Soon
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.
  • Enrolled: 31/70
  • Wait: 0/5

27. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Presentation | Pennsylvania's New Cyberbullying Requirements - Scenario‑Based Practice

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 10/20/2026

Starting Soon
Pennsylvania's new cyberbullying provisions, enacted as part of the state budget, introduce updated expectations for school response, documentation, and disciplinary action. This workshop breaks down the statutory changes, clarifies what now qualifies as cyberbullying, and explores how the law interacts with First Amendment protections. Participants will work through realistic scenarios that sit at the boundary between protected speech and actionable bullying, including off‑campus posts, group‑chat harassment, anonymous accounts, and AI‑generated content. The goal is to equip school teams with a confident, legally grounded approach to these increasingly complex incidents.
  • Enrolled: 23/100
  • Wait: 0/0

28. Gifted Education Network Meeting (New Meeting Date)

Program: Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

Audience: Gifted support teachers, general education teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and administrators

Dates: 10/20/2026

Starting Soon
These half-day job-alike gatherings will be facilitated by IU13 and open to any staff invested in supporting the academic growth of gifted/advanced learners and complying with Chapter 16 regulations. A key component of each meeting will be time set aside for collaboration with grade-level, job-alike colleagues. District/school staff will also have the option to plan as a team during a portion of the meeting. Communication for the Gifted Network will primarily take place through Schoology, and anyone interested may join this Group for updates, resources, and discussions. The access code is FBGZM-ZHCMD. Registration will be required for each meeting for planning and Act 48 purposes.

There is NO COST for IU13 district and nonpublic school staff to participate in network meetings.
  • Enrolled: 33/80
  • Wait: 0/0

29. IMS Lending Library Certification Training: Digital Portable Planetarium

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Teachers, Tech Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Media Specialists, Librarians

Dates: 10/20/2026

Starting Soon
This hands-on session will provide certification for the IMS Lending Library Materials. The main focus of this session will be the NEW digital portable planetarium equipment, featuring a 4K projector. This session ensures you are fully trained to borrow, set up, and operate the equipment.
  • Credits: 3
  • Enrolled: 8/32
  • Wait: 0/0

30. The Monthly Mindshare: Open Virtual Forum for Nonpublic Special Educators and Administrators

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic Special Educators and Administrators

Dates: 10/21/2026

NewStarting Soon
Nonpublic Schools Personalized Opportunities Got Questions? Let's Talk and Collaborate! Teaching is full of questions, challenges, and "I wonder…” moments, and even more so for special education professionals. Join Dr. Michelle Rohrer, IU13 Nonpublic Pupil Services' Consultant for Academic Differentiation, and other nonpublic special educators and administrators each month for a Virtual Educator Q&A-an open, collaborative space to bring the topics that are on your mind. Ask questions, share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with fellow educators while exploring current trends, practical strategies, and best practices in education. No formal agenda. No silly questions. Just real conversations, fresh ideas, and practical solutions. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Let's learn together! Join us for one session, a few, or every session - whatever works best for your schedule and needs!
  • Enrolled: 1/75
  • Wait: 0/0

31. Beyond the Grade: Actionable Feedback that Drives Real Growth

Program: Leadership/IS

Audience: District and Building Leaders

Dates: 10/22/2026

Starting Soon
Transform your feedback from a compliance ritual into a catalyst for growth. Designed specifically for building and district leaders, this immersive, full-day session explores how to establish the ideal conditions for growth-minded feedback within the Danielson Framework. Through interactive, turn-around experiences, you will walk away with practical strategies to immediately engage your team in actionable, reflective conversations.

Additional Information: Act 48 hours provided
Lunch is provided
  • Enrolled: 8/30
  • Wait: 0/30

32. 2026-2027 Lancaster-Lebanon Transition Council (LLTC) Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 Districts and IU13 Professional Staff, Transition Coordinators, Special Education Consultants, Special Education Administrators, and Educators working with transition school-age students.

Dates: 10/22/2026

Starting Soon
Transition Council is a network of parents, consumers, educators and community service providers helpings students with special needs in their transition from school to adult life. Meetings will inform parents of available transition supports from the school and the community; establish a communication link from school to family to community services; identify community issues and suggest possible resolutions; and work toward achieving successful student transitions from school to adult life. Meetings include guest speakers and open conversations between parents, educators and agency representatives to exchange ideas.
  • Enrolled: 13/30
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33. Sphero Blueprint Engineering & Bolt+ Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: K-12 Educators

Dates: 10/23/2026

Starting Soon
This comprehensive workshop offers a hands-on exploration of the Sphero Blueprint Engineering continuum and Bolt+. In the morning, you will experience the vertical progression of mechanical and electrical engineering, starting with foundational concepts in Snap and scaling up to middle school and then high school level complexity using Blueprint Engineering kits. The afternoon shifts focus to advanced Engineering Design with BOLT+ and concludes with "open-sandbox" time. If you are an Engineering byDesign (EbD) user, there will be time to explore the Sphero integration into the curricular resources.

*Note: The focus of this workshop is Sphero, and not EbD. All Sphero tools presented are integrated into EbD, and area available to borrow through the IU13 Lending Library.
  • Enrolled: 15/45
  • Wait: 0/0

34. Autism Academy: Compassionate ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Coaches, Teachers, Paraeducators, Speech Therapists, Administrators, and other staff working in intensive autistic support classrooms

Dates: 10/27/2026

This training explores Compassionate Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with a focus on dignity, autonomy, and relationship‑based practices for students with autism. Participants will learn how to implement evidence‑based strategies while prioritizing emotional safety, student voice, and meaningful, functional outcomes.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 14/30
  • Wait: 0/0

35. Special Education Consultant (SEC) Network General Meeting- A.M.

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: Special Education Consultants

Dates: 10/27/2026

General Meeting Session: Participants will engage in open forum discussion and address current issues in the implementation of Bureau of Special Education (BSE) initiatives. There will be the inclusion of local supports and agency resources regarding secondary transition.

This session will be held in person as well as via Microsoft Teams for interested individuals. Registrants will receive the Microsoft Teams link 2 days prior to the session start date.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 12/50
  • Wait: 0/0

36. Threat Assessment Training - Invitation Only - NEW STAFF

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors

Dates: 10/27/2026



Upon completion of this class students will be able to:

*Identify what is a threat

*Receive reported threats

*Work through the complete threat assessment process using the Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG)
  • Enrolled: 5/10
  • Wait: 0/0

37. Special Education Consultant (SEC) Network Micro Learning!- P.M.

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: Special Education Consultants

Dates: 10/27/2026

Micro Learning! Session: Individuals who attend the afternoon session will participate in Micro Learning of current trending topics.

This session will be held in person as well as via Microsoft Teams for interested individuals. Registrants will receive the Microsoft Teams link 2 days prior to the session start date.

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.

Registration begins at 12:00 PM

  • Enrolled: 9/50
  • Wait: 0/0

38. Threat Assessment Training - Invitation Only - REFRESHER

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Psychologists, School Social Workers, and School Counselors

Dates: 10/27/2026



Staff will have a chance to work through scenario-based threats using what they have learned in prior classes.
  • Enrolled: 33/40
  • Wait: 0/0

39. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Round-Table

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Open to professionals supporting individuals with AAC devices, such as speech-language pathologists, special educators, occupational therapists, and related specialists.

Dates: 10/28/2026

Designed for speech-language pathologists, special educators, occupational therapists, and related professionals, this group fosters collaboration and problem-solving. Bring your ideas, experiences, and questions to explore best practices for supporting AAC users in classrooms and therapy settings.

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.

Registration begins at 1:00 PM

  • Enrolled: 13/30
  • Wait: 0/0

40. Principals' Collaborative - October Virtual

Program: Leadership/IS

Audience: Principals, assistant principals, and deans of students who work in public schools in Lancaster and Lebanon counties

Dates: 10/28/2026

Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community.


What to Expect:
✔ Stay ahead of local and state initiatives
✔ Share and explore best practices in education
✔ Collaborate on common challenges and leave with actionable strategies
✔ Engage in monthly topics directly relevant to your role as a principal
✔ Participate in Professional Development

Be part of a supportive network that fosters growth, learning, and success. Meetings are led by former Principals who have been in your shoes, offering guidance, insight, and practical strategies from real-world experience. Please note:
In virtual meeting time begins at 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available

Click here to review the 2026-2027 Principals Flyer
  • Enrolled: 40/45
  • Wait: 0/0

41. IMS Lending Library Certification Training: TransfrVR Career Exploration

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Teachers, Tech Coaches, Instructional Coaches, Media Specialists, Librarians

Dates: 10/28/2026

Ready to bring immersive career exploration to your learners? This hands-on session will provide certification for Transfr Career Exploration virtual reality headsets. Explore the dashboard and best practices for utilizing the headsets with the TransfrVR team.
  • Credits: 3
  • Enrolled: 1/32
  • Wait: 0/0

42. Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative - October

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: Career Counselors, Co-Op/Internship Coordinators, School Counselors, Administrators, and other professionals supporting K-12 Career Readiness

Dates: 10/28/2026

IU13 Career Ready Leaders' Collaborative meetings offer district and school leaders a valuable space to stay informed about current education initiatives at local, state, and national levels. The focus is on addressing specific career readiness challenges at the district and school levels, encouraging the exchange of practical solutions. These gatherings promote networking and collaboration, enabling leaders to connect with colleagues and local partners. The meeting structure includes insights from guest speakers or business/industry spotlights, highlighting district/program achievements, sharing updates on state/local career readiness opportunities, and providing open spaces for collaborative discussions. This multifaceted approach ensures that leaders leave the meetings with a knowledge of the latest developments and a strengthened network to enhance career readiness initiatives across the IU13 region.
  • Enrolled: 11/32
  • Wait: 0/5

43. Behind the Curtain: What Instructional Excellence Looks Like

Program: Leadership/IS

Audience: K-12 Principals and District Leaders

Dates: 10/29/2026

Join K-12 principals and district leaders as we explore what exemplar practice looks like across all four of Danielson's domains, both "on stage" and "off." Bring examples from your own context to practice calibrating evidence and sharpening your instructional leadership lens. In the morning, we'll dig into Danielson's framework together. In the afternoon, we'll use your observation data to identify real growth areas and design intentional, targeted professional development for your building or district team.

Cost includes lunch and all materials.
  • Enrolled: 10/32
  • Wait: 0/5

44. Little Pineapple People - Lancaster Co

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Nurses, and Building Administrators

Dates: 10/29/2026



Session Objectives:

* Discuss how growing conditions affect early childhood development.

* Discuss the impact of neglect on a child's physiological and behavioral development.

* Explore the story behind the behavior.

Act 48 hours - 1
SW credits - Pending
No cost for IU13 school districts and non-public schools
  • Enrolled: 34/48
  • Wait: 0/0

45. Secondary Life Skills Collaboration Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: LSS and MDS teachers

Dates: 10/29/2026

For the AM session, teachers will gather to share information about practices and instructional programs currently being used in their classrooms. The afternoon session will be a "work session” focused on using the resources that teachers currently have, to develop a repository of lesson and unit ideas that are aligned to the DLM essential elements. Teachers in multiple disabilities classrooms are also welcome to attend both sessions.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 4/20
  • Wait: 0/0

46. IU13 School Climate Network - Session #2: School Safety

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, and School Resource Officers

Dates: 11/3/2026

We will examine the multidimensional nature of safety, ranging from physical security to the emotional well-being of students and adults. This includes a look at how social-emotional security and responsible online engagement shape a sense of protection across the building. Time will be provided for school teams to assess their current safety protocols and plan for necessary systemic shifts.

Lunch on your own
  • Enrolled: 27/40
  • Wait: 0/0

47. Regional School Nurse Network - Nov 2026

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Nurses in IU12, IU13, and IU15 schools

Dates: 11/3/2026

Join fellow school nurses across 8 counties to discuss case studies, share experiences, and hear from industry and agency experts on current trends and needs in school nursing. Flexible scheduling allows you to attend as your duties permit.

*THIS SESSION IS VIRTUAL*

This network is offered at NO COST to IU12, IU13, and IU15 schools through SSOS funds.

Register on FRONTLINE to receive emails and Act 48 Hours
  • Enrolled: 27/35
  • Wait: 0/10

48. Federal Programs Collaboration Meetings

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 11/3/2026

A collaborative meeting for Federal Programs administrators to share experiences, effective practices, resources, and challenges. Participants will learn from one another, exchange ideas, and strategies, and explore opportunities to collaborate in strengthening Federal Programs and supporting schools and students.
  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

49. Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) Refresher Training

Program: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/ ECSES

Audience: IU13 staff and employees of the 22 PUBLIC school districts within the IU13 service area.

Dates: 11/4/2026

PRE-REQUISITE: Proof of current CPI certification, i.e.- blue certification card or "Certification of Attendance Letter” issued by the Crisis Prevention Institute.

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 and credit for attending.

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 will be asked to remove jewelry.

Lunch is on your own. (30 min.)

Participation is limited to IU13 staff and employees of the 22 PUBLIC school districts within the IU13 service area.

Registrants who drop course after the registration deadline date of October 21, 2026 and no shows will be charged the full price of the course.

For more information please contact Heather Scheid at 717-606-1842.

  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/0

50. Engagement: Practical Strategies to Ignite Student-Centered Learning

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/4/2026

Enhancing learner engagement is at the heart of effective teaching. In this workshop, educators will explore evidence-based strategies to create dynamic and participatory learning environments. This workshop will focus on identifying learner engagement vs. learner compliance, the exploration of evidence-based strategies rooted in Schlechty's Design Qualities, and the development of an implementation plan to infuse student-centered strategies.

*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
  • Enrolled: 11/45
  • Wait: 0/0

51. Yes, They Can! Creating Student Agency from Productive Struggle (John SanGiovanni)

Program: Mathematics/ IS

Audience: mathematics teachers, interventionists, special educators, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and administrators

Dates: 11/4/2026

The struggle is real! But productive struggle is more than a catchphrase. It is an opportunity to help students develop their own strategies for working with problems, getting unstuck, and persevering. This workshop is the sequel to the Productive Math Struggle and it takes a deeper dive into the work of supporting struggle through discussion, vocabulary development, self-talk (metacognition), feedback, and more. The first workshop is not required for participating in this one.

Lunch will be provided
  • Enrolled: 27/40
  • Wait: 0/0

52. Minecraft Education Educators Academy

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Dates: 11/4/2026

Discover how to effectively integrate Minecraft Education Edition into your classroom curriculum! This training will cover essential skills such as navigating the platform, designing creative challenges, and strategies for boosting student engagement across various subjects.
  • Credits: 6
  • Enrolled: 1/15
  • Wait: 0/10

53. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 11/4/2026

Pupil Services Team Meeting
  • Enrolled: 27/28
  • Wait: 0/0

54. Lancaster County Chapter of PASSWP Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 11/5/2026

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

  • Enrolled: 24/75
  • Wait: 0/10

55. Promoting Learner Autonomy using Choice Boards

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Administrators, Educators, and Paraprofessionals

Dates: 11/5/2026

New
During the quarterly virtual learning opportunities, participants will: Gain current, relevant information on key educational topics that significantly impact student engagement and learning outcomes. Deepen their understanding of evidence-informed practices and explore practical applications for strengthening instruction to more effectively address students' diverse and unique learning needs. Engage in meaningful dialogue and collaborative professional learning with other participants to examine current scenarios, explore solutions, and strengthen professional knowledge and practice.
  • Enrolled: 0/75
  • Wait: 0/0

56. Two Lenses, One Vision: A Collaborative STEELS Learning Lab for Teachers and School Leaders

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

Audience: school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers

Dates: 11/5/2026

What does excellent STEELS-aligned science instruction look, sound, and feel like in the classroom? In this collaborative learning lab, secondary science teachers and principals will examine videos of two exemplary science lessons through complementary lenses. Together, teams will collect evidence of student thinking, engagement, scientific sensemaking, and alignment with the STEELS standards and instructional shifts. Guided discussion will help science teachers deepen their use of student-centered instructional practices while helping principals build confidence in observing science classrooms and offering meaningful feedback. Each teacher-principal team will leave with a shared language, practical insights, and next steps for strengthening both science instruction and instructional leadership.

Participation Requirement
Participants must register as a school-based team of two: one secondary science teacher and one principal, assistant principal, or instructional coach.
Teams should attend the full session together so they can engage in shared observation, discussion, and planning.

*Fully funded by SSoS grant
  • Enrolled: 3/30
  • Wait: 0/0

57. 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: 11/5/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 8/50
  • Wait: 0/0

58. Training and Networking for Autistic Support Coaches and Consultants

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: Internal Autistic Support Coaches and Administrators

Dates: 11/5/2026

Supporting staff working in intensive autistic support classrooms can be overwhelming! Join our network meeting to collaborate with job-alike colleagues and learn new skills to support your autistic support classrooms.

Registration begins at 12:00 PM

  • Enrolled: 10/20
  • Wait: 0/0

59. LLVS Advisors' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS Advisors, Institutional Admins, Technical Contact

Dates: 11/5/2026

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.

  • Enrolled: 6/35
  • Wait: 0/10

60. Little Pineapple People - Lebanon Co

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Counselors, School Social Workers, School Psychologists, School Nurses, and Building Administrators

Dates: 11/6/2026



Session Objectives:

* Discuss how growing conditions affect early childhood development.

* Discuss the impact of neglect on a child's physiological and behavioral development.

* Explore the story behind the behavior.

Act 48 hours - 1
SW credits - Pending
No cost for IU13 school districts and non-public schools
  • Enrolled: 10/32
  • Wait: 0/0

61. Autism Academy: Evidence-Based Social Skills Instruction

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Coaches, Teachers, Paraeducators, Speech Therapists, Administrators, and other staff working in intensive autistic support classrooms

Dates: 11/11/2026

This training focuses on delivering evidence‑based social skills instruction designed to meet the diverse needs of students with autism. Participants will learn how to explicitly teach, model, and generalize social communication and interaction skills using research‑supported practices across settings.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 12/30
  • Wait: 0/0

62. Building a Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) framework to promote efficiency and success!

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: PBIS/MTSS Team Members, School Leadership Teams, Administrators, School Psychologists, Counselors and Behavior Specialists, PBIS Coaches and Facilitators

Dates: 11/11/2026

Building a Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Framework for Efficiency and Success introduces participants to a practical, team based framework that brings structure, clarity, and efficiency to PBIS/MTSS meetings. TIPS supports strong data based decision making by strengthening meeting foundations, clarifying team roles, and guiding teams to move from broad concerns to precise, actionable problem statements. Participants will explore the key components of the TIPS framework, practice using data to drive effective solutions, and leave with tools and strategies that can be immediately applied to improve team focus, follow through, and outcomes.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

63. Learning Targets and Success Criteria: Gaining Clarity on Student-Centered Learning

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/11/2026

Participants will examine the "Essential Actions" of Instructional Strategies and Assessment through the lens of clarity. We will move beyond the technical task of writing objectives to the pedagogical shift of creating a "common language" that empowers students to self-assess, reflect, and collaborate on their path to mastery.

*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
  • Enrolled: 10/45
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Fundamentals of Restorative Practices

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: K-12 educators, administrators, school counselors, school psychologists, social workers, behavior specialists, special education staff, paraprofessionals, and other school-based professionals interested in strengthening relationships and building restorative school communities.

Dates: 11/11/2026

This interactive session introduces participants to foundational concepts and strategies from the International Institute for Restorative Practices (IIRP) Fundamentals of Restorative Practices curriculum. Participants will explore practical tools for building relationships, strengthening community, and responding to challenging situations through a restorative lens, with opportunities to consider how these practices can be applied within their own school settings.

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. This session is also eligible for NASP CPD & SWK credits. No partial credit will be awarded.

Registration begins at 8:30 AM

  • Enrolled: 4/40
  • Wait: 0/0

65. Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Presentation | The Unplugged Movement: Navigating Screen‑Time Concerns, App Restrictions, and Community Pushback

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 11/11/2026

Community pressure around screen time and digital distraction is rising, and a national movement is advocating for reducing or eliminating technology in the classroom. This session explores how districts can balance instructional technology with wellness concerns, evaluate requests to limit apps or websites, and communicate decisions clearly. We'll look at the research landscape as well as legal considerations involved in the movement.
  • Enrolled: 13/100
  • Wait: 0/0

66. Coach Mentor Collaborative Fall Regional Conference at IU13

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/12/2026

Join us for the Regional Collaborative Coaching Conference! This event is brought to you by IU12, IU13, IU14, & IU15. Work with coaches from your region during this day of professional learning to utilize leadership skills in the coaching role.

*Offered In Person only*

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
  • Enrolled: 49/200
  • Wait: 0/0

67. PBIS Tier 3 Implementation Launch Cohort Series - Day 2

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: For teams that have achieved 70% or higher fidelity on the Benchmarks of Quality (BOQ) and Tier 1 and 2 of the Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI).

Dates: 11/12/2026

This four day professional development series is designed for school teams who are ready to develop or strengthen their PBIS Tier 3 systems to better support students with the most intensive behavioral, social emotional, and academic needs. Grounded in PBIS and MTSS principles, this series provides teams with the structures, tools, and collaborative processes necessary for creating individualized, function based supports that improve outcomes for students requiring the highest level of intervention. Across the four sessions, participants will deepen their understanding of Tier 3 essential features, learn evidence based practices, and engage in guided team work time to build sustainable systems aligned with their school's existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports.

Attendance all 4 days is highly encouraged by team members and mandatory for administration members.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 3/25
  • Wait: 0/0

68. Psychologists' Network Meeting

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: School Psychologists

Dates: 11/13/2026

From eligibility under pressure to AI and trauma-informed assessment, this network is built for school psychologists ready to elevate their craft.

TOPIC: Behavior is Getting More Complex: Differentiating ED, OHI, ASD, and mental health concerns. Presenter: Jen Shade-Pattan

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 26/48
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Non-Violent Crisis Prevention (CPI) Initial Training

Program: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/ ECSES

Audience: IU13 Staff and employees of the 22 PUBLIC school districts within the IU13 service area.

Dates: 11/17/2026

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. (30 minutes)

Participation is limited to IU13 staff and employees of the public 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 October 27, 2026 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.

  • Enrolled: 2/35
  • Wait: 0/0

70. Reading Olympics Committee Meeting

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Reading Olympic Committee members

Dates: 11/17/2026

New
Reading Olympics Committee Meeting
  • Enrolled: 3/32
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Supporting English Learners Within MTSS: High-Impact Strategies Across Tiers

Program: MTSS Tier 2/3 Literacy/ ECSES

Audience: Teachers, School Psychologist, Interventionists, Reading and Math Coaches, Principals, Assistant Principals; Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, and MTSS Coordinators

Dates: 11/17/2026

English Learners are best supported when MTSS systems intentionally address cultural and linguistic needs. This workshop helps educators and leadership teams strengthen MTSS implementation to ensure ELs receive appropriate academic, behavioral, and social-emotional supports across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3. Participants will explore essential features of culturally and linguistically responsive MTSS practices and learn how to distinguish language acquisition needs from skill deficits using data. The session highlights high-leverage instructional strategies that improve access to core instruction while preventing inappropriate intervention or referral decisions. Practical examples and planning tools support immediate application within existing school systems. Participants leave with actionable strategies to improve equity and outcomes for English Learners across tiers.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 14/50
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Tech Media Integrators Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

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

Dates: 11/17/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 43/70
  • Wait: 0/5

73. Youth Mental Health First Aid-Blended Model-Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

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

Dates: 11/17/2026

*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.
  • Enrolled: 10/24
  • Wait: 0/0

74. Apple Education - Technology with Intent Workshop

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Classroom Educators, Tech Integrators, Instructional Coaches, Instructional Technology Specialists and Coordinators, Principals, Curriculum Coordinators

Dates: 11/17/2026

New
Join this session to explore your school's vision for technology in supporting all learners. We'll share global examples of Apple technology in action and investigate instruction that sparks creativity, builds problem-solving skills, deepens critical thinking, and supports the needs of all learners. You'll leave with a powerful foundation for explaining the "why" behind your technology decisions to your community.
  • Enrolled: 4/48
  • Wait: 0/0

75. Librarians' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Librarians- All Elementary, Middle & High School

Dates: 11/17/2026

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.
  • Enrolled: 31/60
  • Wait: 0/10

76. Principals' Collaborative - November

Program: Leadership/IS

Audience: Principals, assistant principals, and deans of students who work in public schools in Lancaster and Lebanon counties

Dates: 11/18/2026

Lead, Connect, and Thrive with the Principals' Collaborative! School leadership comes with big challenges, but you don't have to face them alone. Join fellow Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties to build meaningful connections, exchange innovative ideas, and strengthen your leadership community.


What to Expect:
✔ Stay ahead of local and state initiatives
✔ Share and explore best practices in education
✔ Collaborate on common challenges and leave with actionable strategies
✔ Engage in monthly topics directly relevant to your role as a principal
✔ Participate in Professional Development

Be part of a supportive network that fosters growth, learning, and success. Meetings are led by former Principals who have been in your shoes, offering guidance, insight, and practical strategies from real-world experience. Please note:
In person meeting time begins at 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available

Click here to review the 2026-2027 Principals Flyer
  • Enrolled: 30/45
  • Wait: 0/0

77. The* Monthly Mindshare: Open Virtual Forum for Nonpublic Special Educators and Administrators

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic Special Educators and Administrators

Dates: 11/18/2026

New
Nonpublic Schools Personalized Opportunities Got Questions? Let's Talk and Collaborate! Teaching is full of questions, challenges, and "I wonder…” moments, and even more so for special education professionals. Join Dr. Michelle Rohrer, IU13 Nonpublic Pupil Services' Consultant for Academic Differentiation, and other nonpublic special educators and administrators each month for a Virtual Educator Q&A-an open, collaborative space to bring the topics that are on your mind. Ask questions, share ideas, troubleshoot challenges, and connect with fellow educators while exploring current trends, practical strategies, and best practices in education. No formal agenda. No silly questions. Just real conversations, fresh ideas, and practical solutions. Bring your questions. Bring your curiosity. Let's learn together! Join us for one session, a few, or every session - whatever works best for your schedule and needs!
  • Enrolled: 1/75
  • Wait: 0/0

78. Leadership Collaborative

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 teacher leader, department head, or administrator

Dates: 11/18/2026

Lead, learn, and collaborate with other educators across the region through the IU13 Leadership Collaborative.
If you are a teacher leader, department head, or administrator, this experience is designed to support your growth as a leader while connecting you with others in similar roles. Each session brings participants together for shared learning, followed by time to engage in content-specific groups to apply ideas, exchange strategies, and problem-solve with peers.

Why join?

* Strengthen your leadership practice through focused, relevant professional learning
* Learn with and from others facing similar challenges in their roles
* Build meaningful connections with educators across schools and districts
* Share and refine ideas for supporting teaching and learning
* Apply your learning within your content area through job-alike collaboration
  • Enrolled: 22/60
  • Wait: 0/0

79. Technology Coordinator Meeting

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 11/19/2026

Monthly meeting for Technology Coordinators
  • Enrolled: 7/60
  • Wait: 0/0

80. Classroom Routines & Procedures: Fostering a Student-Centered Learning Environment

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches

Dates: 11/19/2026

This workshop focuses on classroom strategies for a student-centered learning environment. Participants will explore how well crafted and executed routines and procedures can help to shift from a teacher-centered approach to one that empowers learners. Educators will share experiences, reflect on their unique classroom management style, and leave with practical resources and techniques to foster active participation and self-directed learning.

*Participants who are invited to attend by their district under an established cohort contract will not incur an additional cost. For participants who are not part of a district cohort the cost is listed below.
  • Enrolled: 6/45
  • Wait: 0/0

81. MTSS Network

Program: MTSS Tier 2/3 Literacy/ ECSES

Audience: District and building MTSS leadership teams, including administrators, instructional coaches, IST, school counselors, school psychologists, and interventionists, and more

Dates: 11/20/2026

From math and behavior to K-12 alignment and district problem-solving, this network is built for teams ready to elevate their MTSS practice, with coaching to turn ideas into action.

Topic: Positive Classroom Behavior Supports: High-Yield Strategies (PaTTAN and IU13)

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

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 19/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. Suicide Risk Assessment - Refresher (IU13 Staff Only)

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Social Workers, School Psychologists, and School Counselors

Dates: 11/20/2026

Act 71 of 2014, Section 1526 of the School Code, 24 P.S. §15-1526, mandates school entities to adopt a suicide prevention and awareness policy which includes methods of intervention, including procedures that address a safety plan for students identified as being at increased risk of suicide, methods of responding to a suicide attempt, and reporting procedures.

All IU13 school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors are required to complete an initial training, within the first year of employment, that reviews the IU13 Board Policy 819: Suicide Prevention and Awareness, suicide risk screening and assessment tools adopted by the organization, and protocols for intervention and reporting.

Each year thereafter, all IU13 school social workers, school psychologists, and school counselors are required to complete a refresher training to review adopted protocols, screening and assessment tools, and a case study review.
  • Enrolled: 20/48
  • Wait: 0/0

83. Lancaster and Lebanon Transition Network Meetings - Community Partner Involvement

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Parents, Students, Agencies, Secondary Teacher (grades 7-12), Job Trainers, Special Education Consultants

Dates: 11/23/2026

Transition Council is a network of parents, consumers, educators and community service providers helping students with special needs in their transition from school to adult life. Meetings will: inform parents of available transition support from the school and the community; establish a communication link from school to family to community services; identify community issues and suggest possible resolutions while working toward achieving successful student transitions from school to adult life. Meetings include guest speakers and open conversations between parents, educators and agency representatives to exchange ideas.

Topic: Community Partner Involvement - Who Assists with What? Graduation is not the end of the journey-it is the beginning of a new chapter. This session will help families, students and school districts understand the community agencies and supporting organizations available to assist students with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum and Physical Disabilities as the transition to adulthood. The session will emphasize the importance of early connections, collaboration, and sharing information so students and families are prepared to access supports beyond the school system.

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.

  • Enrolled: 5/30
  • Wait: 0/0

84. OTDA: Bringing Life-Saving Education into Your Classroom - Winter Virtual Session

Program: Organ Tissue Donation Awareness (OTDA)

Audience: Classroom Teachers, School Nurses, Health and Wellness, Coaches

Dates: 12/1/2026 to 2/28/2027



Organ & Tissue Donation Awareness: Bringing Life-Saving Education into Your Classroom

This four-hour virtual Act 48 professional learning opportunity is designed for educators working with students in grades 7-12 who want to explore a meaningful, real-world topic that can inspire conversation, build awareness, and potentially save lives.

Through an engaging, interactive, asynchronous learning experience, participants will discover the science and human impact behind organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Educators will learn about the critical need for organ donors in the United States, explore common myths and misconceptions, and examine scientific and medical advances that have transformed the field of transplantation.

Participants will leave with accurate, student-friendly information and resources they can use to facilitate thoughtful classroom discussions and help students better understand the importance of organ and tissue donation. The course also provides educators with practical ideas for incorporating donation education into their existing curriculum.

As an added benefit, participants will be introduced to an IU13 grant opportunity that can provide funding and support for bringing organ and tissue donation education directly into their classrooms.

Learn something new. Start a conversation. Make an impact.


Additional Course Information
Information about how to join the Schoology course will be sent the morning the course begins to the email address provided during registration.

Four (4) Act 48 hours will be awarded upon completion of the course.

Participants may register at any time throughout the event. If you register after the course start date and do not receive the course information within 72 hours of registering, please email Jill Richards at jill_richards@IU13.org
  • Enrolled: 2/150
  • Wait: 0/0

85. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 12/1/2026

Pupil Services Holiday Breakfast and Team Meeting
  • Enrolled: 25/28
  • Wait: 0/0

86. Hands on History: Using Manipulatives in the Social Studies Classroom

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Audience: K-12 Social Studies Educators, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 12/1/2026

Think manipulatives are just for the math classrooms? Think again! In this interactive session, we'll explore how physical "stuff"-from hexagonal connection tiles to clipping tools-can turn abstract historical concepts into concrete understanding. Come ready to play, build, and leave with a toolkit of tactile strategies that increase engagement and access for every student in your room.

Lunch on your own
  • Enrolled: 5/32
  • Wait: 0/0

87. Regional School Nurse Network - Dec 2026

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: School Nurses in IU12, IU13, and IU15 schools

Dates: 12/1/2026

Join fellow school nurses across 8 counties to discuss case studies, share experiences, and hear from industry and agency experts on current trends and needs in school nursing. Flexible scheduling allows you to attend as your duties permit.

*THIS SESSION IS VIRTUAL*

This network is offered at NO COST to IU12, IU13, and IU15 schools through SSOS funds.

Register on FRONTLINE to receive emails and Act 48 Hours
  • Enrolled: 14/35
  • Wait: 0/10

88. *Virtual* Legal Session for Special Education Administrators

Program: Leadership

Audience: Special Education and K-12 Building Administrators

Dates: 12/1/2026

In this virtual session, participants will be provided with a current overview of key considerations for special education and/or pupil services staff who serve a role in supporting the needs of special education students. Each session will be preceded by outreach to all registrants, offering a chance to submit questions in advance. Mark Walz serves as solicitor or special counsel for school districts and IUs and frequently represents them in due process hearings and federal court appeals. Before joining Sweet Stevens, Mark served as a special victims prosecutor in Bucks County, specializing in child abuse and computer crime investigations. His in-depth knowledge of computer and mobile phone forensics now informs his legal guidance for schools, helping them navigate complex issues like cybersecurity breaches and online safety for students.
  • Enrolled: 27/50
  • Wait: 0/0

89. AI for All Session #2: Using AI to Support Special Education Students

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, and Technology Directors

Dates: 12/2/2026

Streamline inclusive Tier 1 access and supplemental Tier 2/3 accommodations for students with specialized learning needs.

This session focuses on leveraging AI as both a pedagogical and administrative assistant to deliver high-quality, differentiated core instruction. Teachers will learn to use AI to analyze student data, align classroom tasks with specific IEP accommodations, create multi-modal materials, and reduce paperwork so they can focus on responsive classroom support.

Cost
*Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00
*Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person
Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate.

Workshops
Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026)
Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026)
Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026)
Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027)

Registration & Invoicing:
* How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend.
* Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice.
* Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
  • Enrolled: 4/45
  • Wait: 0/0

90. Check & Connect: Mentor 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

Dates: 12/2/2026

Check & Connect Mentor Training is a 1-day in-depth, competency training designed to provide Check & Connect mentors with the information, competencies, and skills needed to be an effective Check & Connect Mentor at their sites. Demonstrated outcomes of Check & Connect include: increased attendance, persistence in school, accrual of credits, school completion rates, and decreased truancy, tardies, behavioral referrals, and dropout rates. This training is designed for selected staff or community members by school administrators and Check & Connect Coordinators who previously attended the Preparation and Implementation training.

District is expected to purchase training manuals 30 days prior to the day of training. Link Text

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 11/25
  • Wait: 0/0

91. Lancaster County Chapter of PASSWP Meeting

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: School Social Workers

Dates: 12/3/2026

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

  • Enrolled: 23/75
  • Wait: 0/10

92. Establishing alignment: FBAs to Behavior Intervention Plans

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: PBIS teams members, Special Education teachers, Special Education Consultants, BCBA's, School Psychologists, MTSS coordinators

Dates: 12/3/2026 to 12/4/2026

This two day professional development series equips school teams with the knowledge, tools, and processes needed to conduct high quality Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop effective Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). Grounded in PBIS and MTSS frameworks, the series emphasizes proactive, data driven, and student centered approaches to understanding and supporting challenging behavior. Participants will learn how to identify the root causes of behavior, design function based interventions, and create plans that increase student success across school settings. Through guided practice, team collaboration, and real world application, this series helps school teams build sustainable systems that strengthen Tier 3 supports while aligning with existing Tier 1 and Tier 2 structures.

6 hours will be received for each day of participation. To receive all 12 hours participation is required for both days.

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.

Registration begins at 8:00 AM

  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

93. From Pressure to Progress: Guiding Gifted Students

Program: Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

Audience: K-12 Gifted Teachers, K-12 Educators, Instructional Coaches, and Administrators

Dates: 12/3/2026

Explore the roots of perfectionism in gifted learners and discover strategies to shift from pressure and fear to progress and healthy striving. Our time together will cover how to recognize the difference between healthy striving and unhealthy perfectionism in gifted students. We will then identify underlying causes of perfectionistic behaviors, including asynchronous development and fixed mindset patterns and then apply evidence-based cognitive, behavioral, and emotional strategies to help students reframe failure and manage perfectionistic anxiety.
  • Enrolled: 52/60
  • Wait: 0/0

94. Gifted Education Network Meeting - December

Program: Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

Audience: Gifted support teachers, general education teachers, school psychologists, guidance counselors, and administrators

Dates: 12/3/2026

These half-day job-alike gatherings will be facilitated by IU13 and open to any staff invested in supporting the academic growth of gifted/advanced learners and complying with Chapter 16 regulations. A key component of each meeting will be time set aside for collaboration with grade-level, job-alike colleagues. District/school staff will also have the option to plan as a team during a portion of the meeting. Communication for the Gifted Network will primarily take place through Schoology, and anyone interested may join this Group for updates, resources, and discussions. The access code is FBGZM-ZHCMD. Registration will be required for each meeting for planning and Act 48 purposes.

There is NO COST for IU13 district and nonpublic school staff to participate in network meetings.
  • Enrolled: 47/75
  • Wait: 0/0

95. Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

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

Dates: 12/3/2026

Quarterly meetings will provide school district virtual educators with a forum to collaborate and share best practices for teaching in a solely online environment. These collaborative meetings will focus on participant needs and professional development supporting K-12 online learning.
  • Enrolled: 25/50
  • Wait: 0/0

96. ELD PLC

Program: English Learners Development (ELD)/ IS

Audience: ELD Educators

Dates: 12/3/2026

The purpose of the IU13 Title III English Language Development (ELD) Professional Learning Community is to give ESL teacher leaders in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties an opportunity to: * Keep up to date on the most current information from the PDE and ESL professional organizations * Share information back in their home districts * Serve as a collaborative resource for regional IU13 professional development activities and events, some of which are partially or fully funded by the IU13 Title III Consortium * Engage in collegial book studies and professional development activities Notes There is no cost for attending the PLC meetings. Dinner is not provided. Act 48 Information: 1.5 Act 48 credits will be awarded for each PLC meeting attended with a maximum of 6 Act 48 credits earned for the entire year. Act 48 credits will be awarded after the last PLC meeting of the school year.
  • Enrolled: 9/40
  • Wait: 0/0

97. Youth Mental Health First Aid 12/07/2026

Program: Safety and Security

Audience: Teachers, School Staff, Administrators, and Coaches

Dates: 12/7/2026

Gain the skills to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental health and substance use challenges in children and adolescents aged 12-18.

This training covers common signs and symptoms of mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders, and ADHD, as well as indicators of substance use challenges. Participants will learn how to effectively interact with youth in crisis, connect them to appropriate resources, and address expanded topics like trauma, substance use, self-care, the impact of social media, and bullying. While this program does not teach diagnosis or therapy, it empowers participants to support young people by applying a core five-step action plan when they exhibit signs of mental illness or emotional distress.

Additional Information
Act 48 - 6.5 hours
Lunch is on your own

Facilitators
Lucinda Harnish, MSW, LSW, HSV, SSW
Elizabeth Schonour, M.S.
Elizabeth Weidner, M.S., ED.S, J.D.
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

98. IU13 School Climate Network - Session #3: Teaching & Learning

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Technology Directors, and School Resource Officers

Dates: 12/8/2026

This session explores how instructional practices and social-emotional skills intersect to foster an environment where success is expected for everyone. We will discuss the varied ways students demonstrate knowledge and how independent thinking is encouraged within the classroom. Time will be provided for school teams to determine how these climate dimensions can be better integrated into their curriculum and instruction.
  • Enrolled: 17/40
  • Wait: 0/0

99. Behavior Consultant/ BCBA/ BS Networking Group

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: District Behavior Consultants, BCBAs, and Behavior Specialists

Dates: 12/8/2026

Join Behavior Support colleagues from across Lancaster and Lebanon counties to learn, network, and grow! These meetings will provide an opportunity to discuss topics pertinent to the provision of behavioral support within a variety of education settings. Target participants include district Behavior Consultants, BCBAs, and Behavior Specialists working within Lancaster-Lebanon school districts or IU13.

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.

Registration begins at 1:00 PM

  • Enrolled: 7/40
  • Wait: 0/0

100. AI for All Session #3: Using AI to Support Gifted Learners

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Audience: K-12 Teachers, Administrators, Instructional Coaches, and Technology Directors

Dates: 12/9/2026

Expand Tier 1 core instruction to provide meaningful depth, complexity, and enrichment for high-ability learners within an MTSS framework. General education teachers will explore how AI can help customize instruction for students who have already mastered core standards. Participants will learn to prompt AI to generate high-level inquiry questions, design complex tiered assignments, and build multi-disciplinary enrichment units that keep advanced learners challenged without disrupting class management. .

Cost
*Full Series Package(includes all 4 sessions): $500.00
*Individual Sessions(A la Carte): $150.00 for each session; per person
Note:Pricing is per individual participant, not a district group rate.

Workshops
Session #1: Support Multilingual Learners (10/29/2026)
Session #2: Support Special Education Students (12/2/2026)
Session #3: Support Gifted Learners (12/9/2026)
Session #4: Support Students on the Edge (1/7/2027)

Registration & Invoicing:
* How to Register: You must register for each individual session you plan to attend.
* Package Discount: If you register for all 4 sessions, the $500 package rate will automatically be applied to your district's invoice.
* Invoice Timeline: Districts will be invoiced at the conclusion of the final scheduled session on January 7, 2027.
  • Enrolled: 0/45
  • Wait: 0/0

101. *COPY OF Ed Tech Pool Counsel - Presentation | Student Discipline in the AI Era

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 12/9/2026

This session examines how traditional discipline frameworks apply to AI‑related behaviors, including deepfake creation, AI‑assisted cheating, misuse of chatbots, and digital harassment amplified by automated tools. We will review recent cases, analyze how due process and evidentiary standards intersect with AI‑generated content, and outline practical steps for administrators to ensure discipline decisions remain legally defensible.
  • Enrolled: 3/100
  • Wait: 0/0