IU13 Teaching and Learning Collaborative

Science Educators: Explore hands-on, phenomenon-based learning in physical and earth science. Gain practical strategies and ideas you can implement in your classroom, helping students engage deeply with science concepts. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost per session: $135 Lunch is provided. STEELS Institute Day 4 Physical/Earth Science focused session: Feb 3, 2025: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSBRr0 Learn more about STEELS Institute and other STEELS professional learning opportunities: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSByD0

Julia Salamone is coming to IU13 on January 15, 2025! She will be leading us in digging deeper into the importance of developing vocabulary and background knowledge with our readers while building success in comprehension. Julia Salamone will leave us with many practical strategies and approaches that will support and enhance our own comprehension instruction back in our classrooms. This workshop is now open for registration! ??Link in bio!

Science & Math Educators: IU13 has hands-on professional learning opportunities to take your STEELS instruction to the next level. 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Cost per session: $135 Lunch is provided. Focus areas: ?? Physical/Earth Science (Feb. 3, 2025) ?? Life Science (Feb. 12, 2025) ?? Tech & Engineering (March 25, 2025) ?? Environmental Science (March 31, 2025) Learn more about STEELS Institute and other STEELS professional learning opportunities: https://hubs.ly/Q02VSxHM0

John SanGiovanni is a best-selling author and nationally recognized leader in mathematics education. He will visit IU13 three times this school year to run math workshops! He works as a mathematics coordinator in Howard County, Maryland. He also works as a national consultant providing professional learning for mathematics content, pedagogy, and curriculum design. We are so excited to have him. Register now!

IU13 has an excellent opportunity for local businesses to cultivate a skilled and resilient workforce. IU13 is looking for business partners to sponsor a program to help teens in public high schools earn industry-recognized credentials. Certifications include: ? American Heart Association (AHA) CPR ? AHA First Aid ? Microsoft Office Specialist ? American Red Cross Lifeguard ? OSHA 10 ? SERV Safe Food Protection ? And more! Learn more about sponsoring our Career Readiness Micro-scholarship Fund: https://hubs.li/Q02LzZkZ0.

Are you trying to find collaborative activities to cultivate a positive culture in your classroom with your new students this year? Have you ever considered creating a Gallery Walk in your classroom during the first week or two of school? Group up your students and have them engage in the Gallery Walk experience together…they will be having conversations and making connections in no time. Added thought…have them write down their responses for you as well for added support in personally building relationships with your students.

Join Us at the IU13 STEM Leadership Collaborative Meetings.? If you are a Science, Technology & Engineering, or Math teacher leader, department head, or administrator, then this group is for you. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to stay informed and connected! Sign Up using the Professional Learning Opportunities link in our bio!

District and school leaders can get caught up in the hustle and bustle of a new school year. There are student schedules to post, forms to collect from families, induction training for new teachers, and so on. In the midst all of the to-dos, remember what’s important: building school culture and positive relationships and strengthening student learning. It’s a people business.

Lindsay Kemeny is coming to Lancaster-Lebanon IU13 on October 18, 2024! Lindsay is an author, teacher, and an international presenter. You’ve learned about the Science of Reading as well as Structured Literacy. Lindsay will take you to the next level and share with you how to put your new knowledge into practice within your own classroom. Registration is now open for this workshop! ??Link in bio!

Consider trying this Vocabulary Association Triangle activity for engaging students in small group conversations while exploring relationships between vocabulary words. Your students benefit from their interactions with their peers (especially now at the beginning of the school year) and deepen their understanding of new vocabulary words at the same time! It’s a win-win! Give it a try and let us know what you think!