Professional Development Opportunities

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

Grading and Assessment

Yuma HS District Office – PD Bldg 3150 S Avenue A, Yuma, AZ

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 […]

Classroom Management

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Methods of Teaching CTE – Session 2

Online via Zoom

Introduction to the Philosophy of CTE. The CTE Delivery Model, The Premier JTED Program, Classroom Instruction, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Procedures, Discipline with Dignity, and Program Management.   The Methods […]

Instructional Best Practices

Online via Zoom

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 […]

CTSO Advanced Officer Training (with officers)

Online via Zoom

This is a one-day workshop, designed for CTSO officer teams and advisors.  This workshop covers those skills associated with conducting meetings including parliamentary procedure. Participating teams receive resource materials. Please […]

Effective Classroom Teaching

Online via Zoom

Would you like to improve your classroom delivery? This course will focus on the six basic components of a lesson and how to effectively deliver the lesson. During the class […]

Using Rubrics to Increase Student Success

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Using Advisory Councils Effectively

Online via Zoom

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 […]

Classroom Management

Online via Zoom

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 […]

CTSO New Advisor Training

Online via Zoom

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level! This course is designed for first, second and third year advisors who want to effectively […]

Technical Skills Assessment

Online via Zoom

Student Success on the Technical Skills Assessment Matters! Your school earns A-F points for students who complete a CTE program and pass the TSA. Our State Legislature now looks to TSA scores […]

Instructional Best Practices Day 1

Online via Zoom

This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. This course is an introduction to the design and use of […]