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Elementary STEELS Regionwide PLC Workshop
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Elementary STEELS Regionwide PLC Workshop
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This two-part, full-day professional learning experience is
designed for elementary educators teaching the Pennsylvania STEELS Standards.
Through collaborative, hands-on learning, participants will deepen their
understanding of three-dimensional, phenomena-based science instruction and
examine effective pedagogical practices that support student sensemaking across
elementary grade levels. Across the two Elementary STEELS PLC workshops,
participants will: Explore high-impact instructional strategies aligned to
STEELS, including the 5E Model, Ambitious Science Teaching, scientific
modeling, productive discourse, and Claim–Evidence–Reasoning (CER); Analyze and
refine classroom assessments to ensure alignment with STEELS performance
expectations and instructional best practices; Engage in collaborative planning
and resource sharing to support consistent implementation of STEELS-aligned
instruction within and across grade levels; Review statewide assessment updates
(PSSA, Keystone, and PA Firefly) and discuss implications for elementary
classroom practice and instructional planning. The workshops emphasize hands-on
learning, peer collaboration, and actionable classroom strategies that enhance
student engagement, scientific thinking, and achievement. Session Dates and
Location: October 28, 2026 and January 19, 2027 Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Location:
IU5 Office, Edinboro, PA Participation in both sessions is encouraged to
support continuity, deepen collaboration, and strengthen instructional impact.
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Target Audience
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Classroom teachers, school administrators, curriculum
directors
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Days
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Scheduled Date/Time
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10/28/2026
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8:30 AM-3:00 PM
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Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5)
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Session Contact
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Wendy Carson814-734-8483
Email :wendy_carson@iu5.org
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Instructor(s)
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Christina Sanders
Rebecca Schauffele
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Units/Costs
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Special Instructions
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Bring your own device, bring a classroom assessment you feel
would be best aligned to the STEELS standards, please bring your own lunch or
enjoy the 30 minute lunch break as you'd like.
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Important Information
Participants will:
• Apply
STEELS-aligned instructional strategies in lesson planning.
• Develop
or refine assessments to support three-dimensional learning.
• Collaborate regionally to share
resources and best practices.
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