Professional Development Opportunities

NOTE: All Teachers and Directors are welcome to attend any training at any location.

PK Test Prep

Online/virtual instruction

Event Details:   Level 2 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test Session Dates: March 10 - April 21, 2025 This asynchronous online class allows you to learn at your own pace. You can access lectures, readings, and other learning materials to complete […]

$50.00

Effective Demonstrations

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Option B approved course Whether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab, effective demonstrations are crucial. If done correctly, every student can successfully perform the new skill with little or no frustration, without wasted materials, and attain proficiency in a […]

$50.00

Literacy For CTE

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Option B approved course Research and experience show that implementing effective reading and terminology practices directly impacts student academic success. CTE students with strong reading and terminology skills are able to make connections to new content quicker, perform better on certifications […]

$50.00

Lesson Plan Writing

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 2 Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2 Option B approved course This class will show you how to build a lesson plan with all the needed components for student success. Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each […]

$50.00

Program Management

Online via Zoom

Event Details: Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Option B approved course What constitutes an "approved program?" Come and learn in-depth what is required to ensure that your program is in compliance and eligible to receive Federal, State, and JTED funding. You will leave with the skills needed to manage the […]

$100

Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 4 Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2 This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Please bring a laptop This course will support teachers’ continuing development as outstanding teachers for CTE programs by examining their personal educational philosophy, instructional design, and methodology. Three major components comprise the course: Examining […]

$50.00

Rubrics To Increase Student Success

Online via Zoom

Event Details: Level 3 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Option B approved course CTE courses are driven by student-created projects. Rubrics are an evaluation tool that can increase the quality of those student projects while simultaneously giving the teacher a quicker, fairer way to assess their quality. Come to this […]

$100.00

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 3 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Please bring your Scope & Sequence Option B approved course This course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics to assess their use, explore […]

$50

Formative Assessments For CTE Programs

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Option B approved course This highly engaging course will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the purpose of formative assessments. Topics include the role and types of assessments, the process to develop an objective assessment, as well as criteria for crafting quality […]

$50.00

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills

Online via Zoom

Event Details: Level 3 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Please bring your Scope & Sequence Option B approved course This course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics to assess their use, explore […]

$100

Instructional Best Practices Day 1

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  This course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum. In this highly engaging course, teachers will focus on the design and delivery […]

$100.00

Effective Demonstrations

START @ West-MEC - Glendale, AZ 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, United States

Event Details: Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Option B approved course Whether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab, effective demonstrations are crucial. If done correctly, every student can successfully perform the new skill with little or no frustration, without wasted materials, and attain proficiency in a […]

$50.00