Professional Development Opportunities

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

Lesson Plan Writing (Asynchronous Online)

Online via Zoom

What is Asynchronous Online Learning? The only difference is that this course is offered online and asynchronously. Asynchronous learning means that the instructor (Kimberly) and the students in the course all engage with the course content at different times and from different locations. The instructor provides students with a sequence of modules which the students move through as […]

$100

Technical Reading/Performance Literacy

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

Your CTE classroom truly is the key to meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons, AND it will […]

$100

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

Using Advisory Councils Effectively

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

This interactive workshop is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this workshop you will learn how to form a committee, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. For:  All CTE Teachers ADE Credit Available:  Yes 1 […]

$100

Serving Exceptional Students In CTE

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 educators. This 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 including special education law, modifications, accommodations, interventions, supports, […]

$25

CTE Program Management

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

Event Details: 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 many facets of running a premier CTE program including purchasing, collection of data, reports, […]

$25

CTE Essentials

Online via Zoom

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 of your instructional units as you plan your program’s calendar. It will […]

$100

Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep) – Online Class

Online via Zoom

Event Details: Session Dates: March 6 - April 17, 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 […]

$25

Formative Assessment

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. 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 multiple-choice items.  […]

$25

Effective Demonstrations

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

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 way that will ensure the whole class progresses at an appropriate pace. This is a real career extender! […]

$100

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

Foundations of Online Instruction

Online via Zoom

Level 3 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. This is a synchronous online class that will consist of two full-day online meetings. Participants are required to be on camera and have a functioning microphone for the duration of all three online session Participants must attend from a quiet, uninterrupted space This […]

$50