Professional Development Opportunities
NOTE: All Teachers and Directors are welcome to attend any training at any location.
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 new skill from teacher to student, through effective modeling, guided instruction and independent practice. If done correctly every student can successfully perform the new […]
Join us for one or all CTSO Advanced Trainings. Learn from experts on how to advance your CTSO to the next level. Participants who participate in 4 out of the 5 courses and who complete the follow-up assignments will have the opportunity to earn 15 CEU hours approved by ADE to be used for their […]
This course is designed to help participants successfully develop and manage a school-based enterprise. Participants will analyze the key components of school-based enterprises and differentiate such from other forms of work-based learning. Participants will also identify the key elements necessary for planning and implementing a school-based enterprise. Finally, participants will develop a business plan for […]
Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for all high school CTE teachers. Developing a scope and sequence is an important first step in delivering an effective CTE program! In this hands-on course, CTE teachers will have an opportunity to look at the overall scope of their program to identify what students need to […]
This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement. Create meaningful work-based learning experiences for your students! This course will provide teachers with a variety of models that provide academic and professional growth opportunities for students. You will review workplace employability skills, youth labor laws and the associated forms, agreements, and guidelines that […]
Create meaningful work-based learning experiences for your students. This course will provide teachers with a variety of models of work-based learning along with the associated forms, agreements, and guidelines. You will select the model that is most appropriate for your situation and create a plan to implement work-based learning as a part of your premier […]
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 […]
Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This is a productive and hands-on course that will help you achieve that goal. Each teacher will review the components of an AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium lesson, complete a task analysis for one or […]
Event Details: Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. In this course, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules, procedures, and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are […]
Event Details: Session Dates: January 9 - February 20, 2023 Level 2 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must sit for 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 […]
Event Details: Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers. To receive 1 ADE Credit you must also attend the partner class Performance Literacy. Your CTE classroom truly is the key to the meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples […]
Event Details: Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. This 8-hour class is the first class in a 2 class series. You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 2. […]