Tuscarora Intermediate Unit Educational Technology Department

09/29/2026

New Professional Learning!

Crafting Collaboration: Minecraft Education in the K-12 Classroom.

Register Today! https://qr.tiu11.org/ffd94138

09/21/2026

Professional Learning Opportunity: STEELS Immersive: K–12

Don't just talk about the shift in science pedagogy — experience it.

Join us for an immersive Pennsylvania STEELS professional learning experience where administrators and educators step into the role of the learner and see the shift firsthand.

You'll leave thinking beyond "What should I teach?" toward the question that drives STEELS: "What will students do, think, figure out, and explain?"

Thursday, October 15 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
TIU 11, Kovac Leadership Room
Cost: FREE | Act 48: 6.5 hours

Register here: https://qr.tiu11.org/b64581a5

Check out this design designed by Sarah Cox.

09/21/2026

Professional Learning Opportunity: STEELS Experience for Elementary Educators

What does Pennsylvania STEELS look and feel like in the classroom?

Come find out — as a learner. This immersive professional learning experience invites elementary educators to wonder, investigate, make sense of phenomena, and explain their thinking, just like young scientists and engineers do.

You'll leave with practical ideas for creating K–5 learning experiences that promote curiosity, collaboration, evidence-based thinking, and student sensemaking.

Tuesday, October 14 | 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
TIU 11, Director's Room
Cost: FREE | Act 48: 6.5 hours

Register here: https://qr.tiu11.org/67ce7da2

Check out this design designed by Sarah Cox.

09/15/2026

Explore. Investigate. Take Action!

All of Central PA is part of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed — and your students can do something about it.

Join us for Designing Meaningful Environmental Learning with MWEEs (Day 1): project-based learning tied to PA STEELS Standards, driven by student voice and choice.

Date: Tues., Oct. 27, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM–4:00 PM
Location: TIU 11 Director's Room
Act 48 hours: 7.5
Cost: Free

Registration link: https://qr.tiu11.org/9e8ee4c8
Course Introduction: https://qr.tiu11.org/a546f6fe

Introduction to the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience MWEE 101: 2,500 certificates and counting! Welcome to the online course for the Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE). We're glad to have you here! This course is made up of three lessons:  Why MWEEs? What Makes a MWEE? Pl...

09/08/2026

Calling all K-12 science educators and administrators! 📢

Registration is now open for STEELS Together: A Collaborative Community of Practice on Monday, October 12th.

This hands-on professional learning day is designed around collaborative problem-solving, authentic educator experiences, and practical classroom application. Walk away with strategies, prompts, and resources you can implement immediately.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Lunch break: 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
Location: TIU 11, President’s Room
Cost: Free
Act 48 Credits: 6.5 hours

Featured Mini-Session: Phenomenon Deep Dive & Student Sense-Making

Target Audience: Administrators, Curriculum Directors, Principals, K-12 Science & STEM Teachers, Special Education Teachers, and Paraprofessionals.

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/7y45f6vr
📄 Check out the agenda: https://tinyurl.com/kerafv32

08/31/2026

TIU 11 is bringing the Keystone Competition to Juniata College on Oct 28, 2026—a FREE, single-day STEM challenge with zero advance prep required!

Who: Grades 5–12 (Teams up to 5)

The Challenge: Receive a real-world problem on the spot, invent a solution, and pitch it to the judges

Where & When: October 28, 2026 @ Juniata College (Ellis Ballroom)

Cost: FREE

Bring your creativity, work as a team, and show what you can do under pressure!

🔗 Register now: https://stem.tiu11.org/keystonecompetition/

📩 Questions? Email [email protected]

08/24/2026

Calling all High School Innovators! TIU 11 is hosting the Powering Pittsburgh Competition! We’re inviting students in Grades 9–12 to design bold solutions that power the future of Pittsburgh and Acrisure Stadium.

Target Audience: High school students (Grades 9–12, teams up to 4)

The Goal: Design innovative concepts benefiting the local economy, environment, and community

The Project: Build a physical model (bonus points for using recycled materials!)

The Reward: Regional winners advance to the Championship at Acrisure Stadium

Event Date: October 22, 2026

🔗 Register online: https://stem.tiu11.org/poweringpittsburgh/

📩 Questions or need help getting started? Contact [email protected]

08/19/2026

Welcome Back to School from TIU 11!

As a new school year kicks off across Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, and Mifflin counties, all of us at Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 want to wish our incredible teachers, administrators, and staff an inspiring and successful year ahead! Your dedication to our students drives everything we do.

As your educational partner, TIU 11 is here to support you every step of the way:

Special Education & Student Services: Tailored resources and early intervention support.

Professional Learning: Act 48 credits, coaching, and skill-building workshops.

Instructional Tech & Curriculum: Modern tools and coaching for today’s classrooms; including STEM competitions and programming.

Community & Family Programs: Connecting regional resources directly to your schools.

Explore our upcoming events and full services: https://www.tiu11.org/ https://stem.tiu11.org/

Here’s to an amazing school year together!

Resources to support the implementation of Pennsylvania’s new standards for Science, Technology, Engineering, Environmental Literacy, and Sustainability (STEELS)

05/28/2026

This is what community is all about! We are beyond grateful to be part of these experiences and partnerships!

As we wrap up the school year, The BILD program wants to give a HUGE thank you to the amazing community partners who helped our students learn beyond the traditional curriculum this year. 💙❤️

Because of these partnerships, our students experienced hands-on, exploratory, and community-based learning opportunities that made learning more meaningful and connected to the world around them.

Special thank you to:
• Auxiliary of The Salvation Army Huntingdon 1920
• Huntingdon County Humane Society LC #2157
• Begin with Books
• Huntingdon Community Center
• Beyond The Game Alliance
• Huntingdon County Historical Society
• Standing Stone Garden Club
• Lake Rays' Nutrition
• Huntingdon County Library
• Huntingdon Post Office
• Tuscarora Intermediate Unit Educational Technology Department
• Discover Dairy
• DiscoveryEd

Thank you for investing in our students and community! 🌟

05/26/2026

TIU 11 is running an Esports pop up at East Juniata (9-11 am) and Juniata HS (1-3pm) in Mifflin County today! Students are encouraged to stop by the library to play Rocket League, Mario Kart, and Super Smash Bros.