PennSEL STEELS Collaborative Community of Practice PLC - January 14, 2026

Description of Activity:

Administrators and educators from all school districts are invited to come together for collaboration around the pedagogical transition of the STEELS pedagogy, to brainstorm and acquire innovative ideas, and receive or share supports for implementation and pedagogical shifts. 

Instructor(s): PennSEL Leadership Team: Nicolee Christophel, Nate King, Kelsi Newman, Peney Wright, Eric Yoder, Tara Yorke 

Prerequisite Strongly Recommended: National Research Council. 2012. A Framework for K-12 Science Education: Practices, Crosscutting Concepts, and Core Ideas. free downloadPart 1 and chapters I & 2, Part II and chapters 3, 4 & one science field focus

Hybrid Launch on Monday, October 13, 2025  8:30 – 11:30 pm and/or 12:30 – 3:30 pm  Later Virtual Session 4-5pm

Half day or both AM & PM sessions in-person and virtual options. After school sessions will also be offered.

Lunch provided

• An introduction to the PLC, collaboration, and working time in grade band or subject area breakout rooms.
• All sessions are offered in hybrid format.
• Location at the TIU 11 Main Office 2527 US HWY 522 S McVeytown, PA 17051
• ACT 48 HOURS WILL VARY BASED ON SESSIONS ATTENDED/ LENGTH OF SESSIONS

Please complete our 25-26 PennSEL STEELS Collaborative CoP PLC Interest Form to reserve an Early Bird Reservation!  https://forms.gle/s6BTfnJJxdXKwR9i6

*Please select which session(s) you will be attending on January 14th*

Subsequent hybrid and PM virtual dates:

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 |  8:30 – 11:30 am and/or 12:30 – 3:30 pm  Later Virtual Session 4-5pm

Friday, March 13, 2026 |  8:30 – 11:30 am and/or 12:30 – 3:30 pm  Later Virtual Session 4-5pm

Wednesday, April 8, 2026   |  8:30 – 11:30 am and/or 12:30 – 3:30 pm  Later: Virtual Session 4-5pm