KAREN MAKIN
Coordinator of Programs and Projects
Email Karen
Office: 814-940-0223 Ext. 1316

Appalachia Intermediate Unit 8 is seeking qualified individuals to be added to a pool of course facilitators to support the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Pennsylvania Inspired Leadership (PIL) Program.  The PIL Program provides continuing education for school administrators who fall under the Act 45 requirements.  In addition to continuing education, the PIL Program provides a free induction program for all new administrators who are required to complete an induction program under Act 45 requirements.

 Applications will be accepted until close of business on June 30, 2025

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Based on their background and experience, the course facilitators can be involved in a range of courses, including, but not limited to the following:

• Act 13

• Artificial Intelligence

• Classroom Level: Data to Action

• Collaborative Team Leadership to Engage and Empower

• Comprehensive Mental Health for School Leaders

• Continuous Improvement

• Foundations: Data to Action

• Leading by Design

• Principal induction

• Shaping Communications for Improved Leadership

• School Level: Data to Action

• Student Career Readiness

• Transformative Leadership

• Transforming Organizations

Facilitators will be selected based on PIL program needs and how their background and experiences are aligned to the courses offered through the PIL Program.

While facilitators can present themselves with varied backgrounds, the applicant should have at least 5 years in a PK-12 administrative role in a Pennsylvania LEA.

Facilitators are independent contractors of IU8. They are not employees of the IU or PDE, nor is any selected individual guaranteed a minimum number of courses to facilitate.