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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
  • Enrolled: 97/125
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2. Principals' Collaborative - May

Program: Leadership/IS

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

Dates: 5/5/2025

Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community.

During these events, you'll have the opportunity to:

•Stay up to date with local and state initiatives
•Discover and share successful practices happening in schools
•Collaborate to tackle common issues and leave with actionable strategies.
•Celebrate the achievements of our Principals contributions to our schools.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership practice in a supportive and mutually beneficial environment alongside other Principals and Assistant Principals.

Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available

New Start Time for the 2025-26 School Year!
  • Enrolled: 0/45
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3. 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.
  • Enrolled: 21/75
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4. 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.
  • Enrolled: 2/40
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5. Beginning Mand Training Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

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

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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.

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
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6. DATA and Verbal Behavior-Not Another Four Letter Word Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

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

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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.

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
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7. Pairing and Reinforcement Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Paraeducators

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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!

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
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8. Running Successful IT Sessions Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

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

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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.

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
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9. Using the VB-MAPP: From Assessment to Programming Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Teachers, Administrators, Paraeducators

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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.

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/70
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10. Verbal Behavior and Intensive Teaching Asynchronous Schoology Course

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

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

Dates: 6/26/2025 to 12/31/2025

New
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.

Course will be available beginning June 26, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

  • Enrolled: 0/75
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11. 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

Starting Soon
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
  • Enrolled: 7/30
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12. 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.
  • Enrolled: 17/50
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13. LETRS Module 10: Reading Big Words: Syllabication and Advanced Decoding - Open to Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/9/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 16/40
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14. LETRS Module 2: The Speech Sounds of English: Phonetics, Phonology, and Phoneme Awareness - Open to Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/10/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 18/40
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15. LETRS Module 3: Spellography for Teachers: How English Spelling Works - Open to Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/15/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 12/40
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16. LETRS Module 4: The Mighty Word: Building Vocabulary and Oral Language - Open to Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/16/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 8/40
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17. 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.
  • Enrolled: 20/30
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18. 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.
  • Enrolled: 2/24
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19. LETRS Module 6: Digging for Meaning: Teaching Text Comprehension - Open to Nonpublic Schools Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/17/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 11/40
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20. Bridging yesterday and tomorrow through technology today: How Teens can embrace their own digital skill set and utilize it to generate a lasting impact in their communities

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

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

Dates: 7/22/2025

As part of the newly launched NextGen Navigators Program, come hear Heather Gate, EVP of Digital Inclusion for Connected Nation, will address youth and mentors alike as she discusses the digital divide, how an ever-widening gap can be detrimental to all generations, and one unique (and fun) way students can be the change their community needs. Through programs like Teens Teach Tech, powered by AT&T, young minds are empowered to harness their own tech-centered upbringing to educate their parents, teachers, and senior community members on basic digital skills, gaining fundamental leadership tools, community planning and service experience. By tackling the digital literacy barriers which prevent many of these adults from thriving, students are making a difference in the lives of those they help by supporting their ability to navigate a digital world.
This lunch & learn is open to all who are interested in learning about empowering students to help bridge the digital divide in their communities

Cost:
Sponsored by KINBER

  • Enrolled: 0/32
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21. AI Tools for Developing Instructional Materials - Nonpublic Reading and Math Specialists Only

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Dates: 7/29/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 14/27
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22. 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.

  • Enrolled: 21/100
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23. 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
  • Enrolled: 9/30
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24. 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.
  • Enrolled: 2/72
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25. 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
  • Enrolled: 5/30
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26. IU13 Special Education Unit Costs for 2025-2026

Program: Leadership

Dates: 7/31/2025

New
Special Education Administrators and Business Managers are invited and encouraged to attend this essential session to gain a clear understanding of the Special Education Unit Costs for the 2025-2026 school year. Participants will receive a comprehensive overview of costs to support effective program planning and fiscal stewardship.
  • Enrolled: 19/75
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27. 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.
  • Enrolled: 39/60
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28. 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.
  • Enrolled: 46/60
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29. 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

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!
  • Enrolled: 59/60
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30. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Training-Building Strong Connections: Effective Relationship Strategies for Paraprofessionals and Students-8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/5/2025

Closed
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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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31. 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
  • Enrolled: 11/15
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32. 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)
  • Enrolled: 12/35
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33. 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.
  • Enrolled: 11/35
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34. 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!

  • Enrolled: 21/100
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35. 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.
  • Enrolled: 57/60
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36. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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37. 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.
  • Enrolled: 26/60
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38. 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
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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39. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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40. 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.
  • Enrolled: 41/60
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41. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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42. 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.
  • Enrolled: 44/60
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43. 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.
  • Enrolled: 18/25
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44. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
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45. 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.
  • Enrolled: 16/60
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46. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Positive Behavior Supports - 8:00 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/6/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

47. 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

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.
  • Enrolled: 59/60
  • Wait: 0/0

48. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

49. 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.
  • Enrolled: 18/60
  • Wait: 0/0

50. 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

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.
  • Enrolled: 59/60
  • Wait: 0/0

51. 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.
  • Enrolled: 54/60
  • Wait: 0/0

52. 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

Closed
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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

53. 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.
  • Enrolled: 44/60
  • Wait: 0/0

54. 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.
  • Enrolled: 22/60
  • Wait: 0/0

55. 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.
  • Enrolled: 56/60
  • Wait: 0/0

56. 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.
  • Enrolled: 32/60
  • Wait: 0/0

57. 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.
  • Enrolled: 20/60
  • Wait: 0/0

58. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

59. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

60. 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
  • Enrolled: 5/40
  • Wait: 0/0

61. 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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

62. 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.
  • Enrolled: 46/60
  • Wait: 0/0

63. 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
  • Enrolled: 24/60
  • Wait: 0/0

64. Paraeducator Academy Microsoft TEAMS Training-Beyond the Basics of Verbal Behavior-A Refreshing Way to Start the School Year!-10:15 AM SESSION

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

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!
  • Enrolled: 42/60
  • Wait: 0/0

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: 8/7/2025

(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.
  • Enrolled: 22/60
  • Wait: 0/0

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: 8/7/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 60/60
  • Wait: 0/0

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

Program: Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment/ ECSES

Audience: Paraeducators

Dates: 8/7/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 59/60
  • Wait: 0/0

68. 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.
  • Enrolled: 23/60
  • Wait: 0/0

69. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 8/11/2025

Opening Day Pupil Services Team
  • Enrolled: 15/26
  • Wait: 0/0

70. SupportEd Professional Learning Development Session

Program: English Learners Development (ELD)/ IS

Audience: Teachers, administators, content teachers, ESL teachers, and CTE instructors

Dates: 8/12/2025

Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 is partnering with SupportEd to offer a full day of in-person professional learning sessions for classroom teachers, administrators, content teachers, ESL teachers, and CTE instructors. The session, ESL 101, will address general scaffolding, academic language, and peer learning strategies. Registration begins at 8:00am
  • Enrolled: 7/30
  • Wait: 0/0

71. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 8/12/2025

Organization Visit and Curriculum Mapping
  • Enrolled: 14/26
  • Wait: 0/0

72. Youth Mental Health First Aid

Program: Nonpublic School Services

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

Dates: 8/13/2025

*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.
  • Enrolled: 8/32
  • Wait: 0/0

73. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 8/13/2025

Full nonpublic team PD
  • Enrolled: 14/26
  • Wait: 0/0

74. 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

  • Enrolled: 11/50
  • Wait: 0/10

75. 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.

  • Enrolled: 2/32
  • Wait: 0/0

76. 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
  • Enrolled: 7/65
  • Wait: 0/0

77. Principals' Collaborative - September

Program: Leadership/IS

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

Dates: 9/9/2025

Join the Principals' Collaborative in navigating the complexities of school leadership, where the rewards are plentiful, yet the demands are high. By connecting with Principals from Lancaster and Lebanon Counties, there is the opportunity to foster meaningful relationships and forge a supportive community.

During these events, you'll have the opportunity to:

•Stay up to date with local and state initiatives
•Discover and share successful practices happening in schools
•Collaborate to tackle common issues and leave with actionable strategies.
•Celebrate the achievements of our Principals contributions to our schools.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to develop your leadership practice in a supportive and mutually beneficial environment alongside other Principals and Assistant Principals.

Act 48 and Act 45 Credits are available
  • Enrolled: 1/45
  • Wait: 0/0

78. 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
  • Enrolled: 12/75
  • Wait: 0/0

79. 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

**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.

  • Enrolled: 1/50
  • Wait: 0/0

80. 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
  • Enrolled: 5/75
  • Wait: 0/0

81. 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.

  • Enrolled: 4/50
  • Wait: 0/0

82. 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.
  • Enrolled: 12/70
  • Wait: 0/5

83. Librarians' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: Librarians- All Elementary, Middle & High School

Dates: 9/16/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 11/60
  • Wait: 0/10

84. Technology Coordinator Meeting

Program: Technology Services

Dates: 9/18/2025

Monthly meeting for Technology Coordinators
  • Enrolled: 1/60
  • Wait: 0/0

85. Literacy Leaders' Collaborative Meeting

Program: Literacy/ IS

Audience: Reading Supervisors and Title I Coordinators

Dates: 9/18/2025

The purpose of the IU13 Literacy Collaborative is to give literacy leaders an opportunity to:

* Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district
* Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead
* Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs
* Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
  • Enrolled: 2/32
  • Wait: 0/0

86. STEM Leadership Collaborative Meeting

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Dates: 9/18/2025

The purpose of the IU13 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Leadership Collaborative Meetings is to give science, technology/engineering, and math leaders an opportunity to:

* Stay informed of the most current information from the PDE and professional organizations, and share that information with colleagues in their school or district
* Engage in collaborative professional learning for building their own capacity to lead
* Serve as a resource for determining regional professional development needs
* Network and engage in collegial dialogue with other "job alike" professionals
  • Enrolled: 8/32
  • Wait: 0/0

87. Gifted Education Network Meeting

Program: Gifted and Enrichment Services/ IS

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

Dates: 9/19/2025

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: 1/32
  • Wait: 0/0

88. 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: 9/23/2025

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. (30 minutes)

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 September 9, 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.

  • Enrolled: 1/35
  • Wait: 0/5

89. Pupil Service Meeting

Program: Nonpublic School Services

Audience: Nonpublic School Counselors, Social Workers and Psychologists

Dates: 9/23/2025

Pupil Services Team Meeting
  • Enrolled: 13/26
  • Wait: 0/0

90. Adopt-a-Middle School Cohort #3 - *Invite Only

Program: Curriculum and Instruction/ IS

Dates: 9/23/2025 to 3/17/2026

During the second year of implementation, we focus on building our capacity to design PBL experiences in our classrooms to build upon the learning from last year!
  • Enrolled: 11/40
  • Wait: 0/0

91. ELD Administrators' Collaborative

Program: English Learners Development (ELD)/ IS

Audience: These meetings are for Title III Consortium Districts and ELD Administrators

Dates: 9/23/2025

The purpose of the IU13 ELD Administrators' Collaborative is to give Title III district leaders in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties an opportunity to: * Keep up to date on the most current information from the PDE and EL professional organizations * Share information between the consortium and non-consortium 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 * Assist with building capacity about ELD programming and instruction in home schools/districts
  • Enrolled: 1/30
  • Wait: 0/0

92. Open-Ended Item Writing and Scoring Math PSSA and Keystone

Program: Mathematics/ IS

Audience: 3-8th grade and Algebra 1 educators

Dates: 9/24/2025 to 10/21/2025

This interactive two-day workshop is designed for educators teaching grades 3-8 and Algebra 1 who want to enhance their skills in developing, scoring, and analyzing open-ended questions. Participants will gain the tools to align open-ended questions with standards, develop effective rubrics, and incorporate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into student questioning techniques.

Day 1: Participants will explore the criteria for writing open-ended questions, develop aligned rubrics, and engage in the writing process to create high-quality questions tailored to their students' needs.

Day 2: After administering their questions to students, participants will analyze the responses, apply scoring rubrics, and reflect on insights gained from the process to inform their instruction.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
 *Understand the criteria for writing effective open-ended questions.
*Develop and refine rubrics aligned with standards and Eligible Content.
*Apply the scoring process to evaluate open-ended questions accurately.
*Establish a systematic approach for crafting open-ended questions.
*Integrate the Standards of Mathematical Practice into questioning techniques.

Location: The Conference and Training Center at the IU13, 1020 New Holland Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601

Lunch on your own
  • Enrolled: 13/35
  • Wait: 0/0

93. PBIS Advanced Tiers Training: Tier 3 INVITATION ONLY

Program: Behavior, Safe Schools, and Culture/ ECSES

Audience: School teams implementing Tiers 1 & 2 SWPBIS and who have earned a 70% or higher on the current Tiered Fidelity Inventory (TFI)

Dates: 9/24/2025

** This is a one-day training with two dates to choose from.** September 24, 2025 OR May 5, 2026

This training is designed for school teams looking to strengthen their implementation of Tier 3 within a PBIS framework. Participants will explore individualized, function-based behavior supports for students with the most intensive needs. The session covers the development of behavior support plans, collaboration with families and specialists, and the use of data-driven problem-solving to guide decision-making.

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: 5/40
  • Wait: 0/0

94. ELD PLC

Program: English Learners Development (ELD)/ IS

Audience: ELD Educators

Dates: 9/24/2025

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 2025-26 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 2025-26 school year.
  • Enrolled: 4/40
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95. Adopt-a-Middle School Cohort 1 & 2 - Invite Only

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Dates: 9/25/2025 to 1/22/2026

We will continue our work into Project Based Learning together as a combined cohort to maximize connections and supports across districts.
  • Enrolled: 0/50
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96. Psychologists' Network Meeting

Program: Focus and Networking Groups/ECSES

Audience: Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 and District School Psychologists

Dates: 9/25/2025

TOPIC:

Practical Functional Assessment and Skill-Based Treatment with Students with Severe Problem Behavior, Melissa Walsh, Ed.D, BCBA, IU13

PM 12:30-3:30 option: For those who can and wish to stay, we will also offer a "Lunch and Learn" (self provided lunch)

Topic: TBA

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: 3/50
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97. 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: 9/25/2025

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.
  • Enrolled: 2/50
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98. LLVS Advisors' Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

Audience: LLVS Advisors, Institutional Admins, Technical Contact

Dates: 9/25/2025

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.

  • Enrolled: 1/35
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99. Virtual Teacher Collaborative

Program: Instructional Technology/ IS

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

Dates: 9/25/2025

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: 0/50
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100. Adopt-a-Middle School: Coaching for Sustainability - *Invite Only*

Program: Social Studies/ IS

Dates: 9/26/2025 to 1/23/2026

Our goal of these two meetings is to work with New Tech Network to develop sustainability plans for PBL in our schools and design collaborative approaches to building our capacity for Project Based Learning.
  • Enrolled: 3/50
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101. Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (CPI) Initial Training

Program: Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/ ECSES

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

Dates: 9/30/2025

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. (30 minutes)

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 September 9, 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.

  • Enrolled: 3/30
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