2025 Professional Leadership Day

2025 PLD is being held at Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, PA.

Professional Leadership Day (PLD) is designed to provide an opportunity for reflection, celebration, and personal and professional enrichment for all of the staff members of the CSIU at the Central Office, Annex, Center for Schools and Communities, and our many field sites and in-district programs.  

The 2025 PLD theme is Leading the Way Forward.

This page will contain information to help guide you through the logistics, agenda, and resources available for our in-person PLD on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The best way to stay connected and informed about PLD is to check your IU email regularly.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to your supervisors or to AskCSIU@csiu.org.

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Attire: Staff are welcome to wear their 2025 PLD shirts, but wearing them is optional. Other CSIU logo attire, casual shirts and Bermuda shorts are also approved dress for the day.

Arrival and Parking: The day’s events will begin in Weber Chapel and conclude at the Garrett Sports Complex. If planning to park closer to Weber Chapel, use 151 Weber Way, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 as the address to enter the Susquehanna University campus. To park closer to the Garret Sports Complex, use 520 University Avenue, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 as the address. Signage will also direct you to the parking areas once you arrive on campus. A shuttle service to and from the parking lots, at the beginning and end of the day, will be offered by CSIU facilities staff.

Registration and Refreshments: Registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Weber Chapel lobby. A continental breakfast will be available. The menu will include yogurt parfaits with granola, fresh fruit, assorted pastries served with butter and jam, an oatmeal station with milk and toppings, regular and decaf coffee, hot tea, orange juice and water.

Note: All food and drinks are to remain outside the auditorium.

Wifi Access: Susquehanna University provides wireless access to on-campus guests. Anyone with a wireless-enabled laptop or mobile device can access the "SU Guest WIFI.” 

Note: You must first open a browser and accept Susquehanna University’s conditions for using the network before you can check email, connect to the Internet, etc.

Program: The PLD program will begin promptly at 8:45 a.m. in the auditorium. The morning session will include remarks by CSIU Executive Director Dr. John Kurelja, presentation of the Ambassador of the Year, Passion for Excellence, Kevin P. Singer Innovation and Patrick Toole Kudos awards. Anniversary Years of Service and Living our Values recognition will also be celebrated. 

CSIU Education Association: The CSIU Education Association will hold a brief meeting in Stretansky Hall directly following the second keynote speaker session.

Lunch and Afternoon Activities: Participants will proceed to the Garrett Sports Complex, where a picnic-style lunch will be provided. The menu will include pulled pork verde, pulled chicken BBQ, pulled jackfruit BBQ (Vegan), rolls (regular and gluten free), macaroni & cheese, fruit salad, cole slaw, garden salad, pickle spears, cookies/brownies/Rice Krispies treats and iced tea, lemonade and water.

Staff can enjoy afternoon activities, including yard games, trivia, and bingo. Staff gifts may also be picked up during the afternoon activities.

The day will conclude with a basket raffle, an indoor group photo in the Garrett Sports Complex and final remarks by Dr. John Kurelja.