Program: Instructional Technology/ IS
Audience: IU13 districts and schools currently running or interested in starting Esports programs.
Dates: 10/21/2024
The purpose of the Esports Collaborative is to provide IU13 MS/HS Esports Managers, Coaches,
and Advisors with a regularly scheduled time to meet with a network of others running Esports
programs to collaborate and share ideas, upcoming events, games, platforms, and opportunities
with Esports across PA. Current trends, opportunities for support, networking, and Esports-
related resources will be discussed. Each collaborative meeting will be planned to focus on
participant needs and provide targeted supports in K-12 Esports environments.
Meeting topics for the Esports Collaborative:
* General: Game Selection, Starting a Club, Support, Manager/Coach Networking
* Esports Opportunities: Emerald, PSEL, NCEF
* Local Competitions: Tournaments, On-site, Off-site
* Cross-District Communication: Discord, Schoology
* College & Career Readiness: Events, Speakers, Mentors