Professional Development Opportunities

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

Lesson Plan Writing

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

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 day feeling fully prepared? This class will help you with that goal. Each teacher will complete a task analysis […]

$100

Lesson Plan Writing

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

Event Details: Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This class will help you with that goal. Each teacher will complete a task analysis for one or more measurement criteria, determine the number of lessons to be written for the unit […]

$25

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. Please bring your device - laptop/tablet/smartphone - to this class. Whether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab, effective demonstrations are crucial. In this course, teachers will engage in the four-step demonstration method, which gradually transitions the learning of a […]

$25

Rubrics To Increase Student Success

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. CTE courses are performance-based. When teachers let students know exactly how their work will be evaluated, the student's level of performance always improves. Come and participate in a hands-on activity that uses a rubric, determine where the rubric made a positive […]

$25

CTE Essentials

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

Event Details: 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 into all […]

$25

Strategic Planning

Online via Zoom

We all know that truly great CTE programs are the result of stellar planning. Plan for success, enroll in the Strategic Planning course. You’ll learn how leaders develop compelling plans and execute those plans in a way that empowers all involved. This course is designed to help participants develop a strategic/tactical plan for their CTE […]

$100

Grading And Assessment

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. How should students in CTE be assessed? How do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students?  Learn about the wide variety of options that address both of these issues to help you develop both your own […]

$25

Using Advisory Councils Effectively

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. 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 […]

$25

Instructional Best Practices

Pima JTED @ Master Pieces 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, 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 […]

$100

Classroom Management

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

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 atmosphere which is conducive to learning […]

$100

Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)

Online via Zoom

Session Dates: August 1 - September 12, 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

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 […]