Join our upcoming AI Collaborative (AIC) meetings! Regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting will focus on understanding the opportunities and implications surrounding the continued emergence of AI in our instructional ecosystems. Get feedback on your ideas, exchange resources, and discuss strategies for adoption. Discussions will be based on participant needs and initiatives. The AIC is recommended for teachers, administrators, and instructional coaches.

Register today for the AI Collaborative!

Explore AI Professional Learning Opportunities

Point of Contact
Heather Gowton, Online Learning Design Specialist
Heatherg@cciu.org or 484-237-5542

The Data Quality Network is a statewide organization of education professionals working and learning together to optimize the governance, quality, and application of data in order to improve the delivery of educational opportunities to students across the Commonwealth.

Three reasons for joining us:

• Collaborate with peers
• Develop strategies and best practices for PIMS submissions 
• Ask timely questions and network

Data Quality Network

Point of Contact
Kendra Shockley, Chester County DQN PoC
Phone:  484-630-4917
Kendras@cciu.org 

The gifted network provides an opportunity for gifted educators to discuss and collaborate with their peers on issues at the federal, state and local level that impact the delivery of gifted services. Each meeting will begin with time devoted to updates on gifted issues and professional development. The remaining time will be allocated for open dialogue among the participants and an opportunity to develop GIEPs with support from fellow gifted educators.

Three reasons to join us:

• Collaborate with peers and share best practices
• Receive federal, state and local level updates that impact the delivery of gifted services
• Develop strategies to best support gifted students

Register today for the Gifted Network

Explore Gifted Professional Learning Opportunities

Point of Contact
Erin Cummings, Gifted Liaison
Erinc@cciu.org or 484-237-5336

The Instructional Coaching Network is for Chester County Instructional coaches or educators who have designated instructional coaching time in their work schedules.  The Network is an opportunity to engage in professional learning and conversations specific to the skills, techniques, and dispositions necessary to support teachers in strengthening classroom instruction and practices. 

The network meets on the second Friday of each month at the Chester County Intermediate Unit. Whole group professional learning and networking occurs from 8:30-11:30, with additional time available in the afternoon for district or cross-district collaboration or individual or group mentoring with Chester County’s instructional coach mentor.

Register today for the Instructional Coaching Network

Point of Contact
Janine Presloid, Literacy Consultant/Instructional Coach Mentor
Janinep@cciu.org 

The Instructional Technology Integrationists Collaborative (ITIC) brings together regional educational leaders across the K-12 setting with a focus on high-quality instructional technology integration to increase student achievement. Discussions will be based on participant needs and initiatives.

Subgroups may include:

• Blended Learning
• Instructional Design / Learning Management System
• Competency-based & Personalized Learning

Best for: teachers, instructional coaches, technology administrators 

Register today for the Instructional Technology Integrationist Collaborative

Points of Contact
Erin Cummings, Online Learning Innovation Specialist, Erinp@cciu.org, or 484-237-5336

Heather Gowton, Online Learning Design Specialist, heatherg@cciu.org or 585-237-5542

The Math Network helps K-12 math educators learn effective teaching practices aligned with student development.

Participants will:

• Deepen their understanding of math teaching practices.
• Explore and implement high-quality, research-informed resources.
• Create actionable plans for their classrooms.
• Collaborate to improve math education.

Register today for the:

• Elementary Math Network
• Secondary Math Network

Explore Math Professional Learning Opportunities

Point of Contact
Amanda Galajda, MTSS & Math Consultant
Amandag@cciu.org or 484-237-5705

The MTSS Network meeting is for district and school administrators to collaborate and share ideas, challenges, and best practices. We aim to bring together a diverse group of educational leaders committed to driving change and working collaboratively across the county. Our goal is for participants to leave feeling motivated and equipped to implement these changes.

To ensure a rich exchange of perspectives and collaboration, we encourage each district to bring a small, diverse administration team including various roles: 

• Directors of Teaching and Learning
• Pupil Services and Special Education
• Supervisors of Curriculum and Instruction
• Building Administrators 

Participants will engage in:

• Professional Development Tailored sessions based on team needs and requests.
• Networking District Spotlight and cross-county collaboration.
• Core Team Think Tank Action planning and strategic discussions.
• Reflection & Feedback Opportunities for personal and group reflection.

Register today for the MTSS Network

Explore the MTSS Expo

Point of Contact
Amanda Galajda, MTSS & Math Consultant
Amandag@cciu.org or 484-237-5705

Enroll today for the Principal Study Council
This four-part professional learning series supports instructional leaders and their school-based leadership teams as they design learning environments that represent the uniqueness of both staff and students in their schools. Designed as a professional learning community experience, participants will engage in ways to elevate their culture and community by encouraging everyone to see themselves as a leader. School-based teams will learn practical strategies and frameworks to create school spaces where they lead from a core set of values to address the biggest challenges facing our schools.

Facilitated by

• Jimmy Casas, author and educational leadership consultant
• Rachel Kutney, CCIU Educational Consultant, Restorative Practices

Explore professional learning opportunities for educational leaders

Point of Contact
Karissa Lookingbill, CCIU Director of Professional Learning
Karissal@cciu.org or 484-237-5013

This Professional Learning Community (PLC) is specifically designed to support and connect teachers who specialize in teaching STEELS subjects. The community provides a platform for sharing best practices, discussing challenges, and collaborating on innovative teaching strategies and resources. Whether you are a seasoned educator or just starting out, this PLC is an excellent opportunity to learn, grow, and network with like-minded professionals in your field.

Join the STEELS Teacher PLC

Explore STEELS professional learning opportunities

Point of Contact
Andrew Weatherhead, Ed.D. (he/him)
AndrewWe@cciu.org or 484-237-5468

This Professional Learning Community intended for participants who attended any of CCIU's Overview of Structured Literacy Training of Trainers series. The morning session of the Professional Learning Community will provide ongoing support and professional learning related to supporting Structured Literacy training implementation in districts and LEAs. The afternoon will be available for team implementation work and consultation with the CCIU IES Literacy Team.

This Professional Learning Community is open ONLY to participants who attended any of CCIU's Overview of Structured Literacy Training of Trainers series.

Join the Structured Literacy TOT PLC

Explore Structured Literacy professional learning opportunities

Point of Contact
Janine Presloid, Literacy Consultant/Instructional Coach Mentor
Janinep@cciu.org