Professional Development Opportunities

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

Effective Demonstrations

Online via Zoom

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 […]

CTSO New Advisor Training – June 1, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 1 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305 Managing a CTE student organization (CTSO) can be rewarding but overwhelming!  This course is designed to provide you with the skills you need to do the […]

CTE Essentials – June 1, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 1 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at WEST-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305   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 […]

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, a demonstration lesson will be taught by the participant and observed by a coach. The coach will guide the teacher by debriefing the lesson and […]

Work-based Learning – June 2, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 2 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305 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 […]

Instructional Best Practices Day 1 – June 3, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 3 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305.  To earn 1 ADE credit you must also attend Instructional Best Practices Day 2 on June 8, 2021. This course is an introduction to the design and […]

Technical Reading- June 3, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 3 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at WEST-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305.   To receive 1 ADE Credit you must also attend the partner class Performance Literacy on Thursday June 10, 2021. Your CTE classroom truly is the key to meaningful […]

Strategic Planning

Online via Zoom

A clearly defined strategic plan serves as a road map to get your CTE program where it needs to be! This course is designed to help participants develop a strategic/tactical plan with guided support through the analysis process, assistance with establishing goals, identification of strategies and use of metrics to measure success. Instructor:  Curt Bertelsen […]

Instructional Best Practices Day 2 – June 8, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 8 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305.  To earn 1 ADE credit you must have previously attended Instructional Best Practices Day 1. Prerequisites: Instructional Best Practices Day 1 This course is Day 2 of […]

Using Advisory Councils Effectively – June 8, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 8 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at WEST-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305.   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 […]

OSHA 10 Certification Class – June 8, 9 and 10, 2021

Online via Zoom

This 10 hour training is divided between 3 days.  You must attend all 3 session to receive your OSHA 10 certification. This class will be held via Zoom.  It is a requirement of ASU OSHA that you have your camera on during the whole class, are actively engaged and complete the participation packet.  You must […]

Classroom Management – June 10, 2021

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

This class will be held IN PERSON on June 10 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale AZ  85305. 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 […]