The RSVP forms for the Statewide Gatherings are now open. Please only RSVP if you plan on attending. Due to building capacity limits, each program will have a maximum attendance that will be filled in the order that registrations are received. These will be all day events. Please see previous posts for further information about the Statewide Gatherings.

Here is the RSVP form for Monday, April 14, 2025 at the BLAST IU in Williamsport. The form will close on Friday, March 21, 2025, or when the event is full – whichever comes first.

Here is the RSVP form for Monday, April 28, 2025 at the Berks County IU. The form will close on Friday, April 4, 2025, or when the event is full – whichever comes first.

Here is the RSVP form for Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Midwestern IU. The form will close on Friday, May 2, 2025, or when the event is full – whichever comes first.

Here is the RSVP form for Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Northeastern IU. The form will close on Friday, May 16, 2025, or when the event is full – whichever comes first.

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