Professional Development Opportunities

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

CTSO New Advisor Training

ADE @ North Campus 100 N. 15th Ave., Phoenix, AZ, United States

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level! This course is designed for first and second year advisors who want to effectively manage a CTSO. During this course advisors will discuss how to seamlessly integrate a CTSO into their curriculum, brainstorm fundraising opportunities, share strategies for conducting awards […]

Classroom Management

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

Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. In this course, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing procedures and routines that are perfect for their situation. We will take a deep look at the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. Participants will be empowered […]

$50

Using Advisory Councils Effectively

Pima JTED @ Master Pieces 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, United States

Friday, September 8, 08:00 - 15:30 An energetic and involved advisory council can have a significant impact in helping your program and students achieve their goals!  This interactive course is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this course, you will learn how to form a committee, conduct useful advisory council […]

Serving Exceptional Education Students in CTE (Zoom)

Online via Zoom

Monday, September 11, 08:00 - 15:30 This one-day course is designed to provide CTE educators and other interested parties with a broad understanding of special education. During the course of this interactive workshop, we will cover a range of topics include special education law, modifications, accommodations, interventions, supports, the special education process, the Response to Intervention process, and more. […]

Laboratory Safety & Management

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

Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. Participants should bring their own technology to work on their business plan Are you ready for students in the lab? This workshop is designed to help participants develop a laboratory improvement plan, including management, clean-up procedures, safety procedures, and meeting monitoring agency mandates. […]

$50

School-Based Enterprises

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

Level 4 CTE Professional Development Class This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Participants must create a business plan for a new School-Based Enterprise (SBE) or an in-depth analysis of a current SBE in order to earn ADE credit Participants should bring their own technology to work on their business plan An effective school-based […]

$50

CTE Essentials

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

Level 1 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE employees. The CTE Delivery Model is THE premier educational system for all students. CTE Essentials will give you an overview of each of the four components of this outstanding model and allow you time to process how you can incorporate each element […]

$50

Instructional Best Practices

River Valley High School 2250 Laguna Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ, United States

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 of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on active participation strategies, a strong introduction to each lesson, clear and appropriate objective(s), a variety of ways to meet […]

$50

Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)

Online via Zoom

Session Dates: October 2 - November 13, 2023 Level 2 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test. This asynchronous online class allows you to learn at your own pace. You can access lectures, readings, and other learning materials to complete assignments and other […]

$50

Classroom Management

Pima JTED @ Master Pieces 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, United States

 08:00 Monday, October 2 - 15:30 Tuesday, October 3 In this course, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing procedures and routines that are perfect for YOUR situation. In this course, we will take a deep look at the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. Participants will be empowered to create an […]

Grading And Assessment

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

Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics. This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways […]

$50

Literacy for CTE

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

Level 2 This class is designed for all CTE teachers. Research and experience show that implementing effective reading and vocabulary practices directly impacts student academic success. CTE students with strong reading and vocabulary skills are able to make connections to new content quicker, perform better on certifications and assessments, and engage more readily in professional […]

$50