Professional Development Opportunities

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

Instructional Best Practices, Day 2

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

Event Details: Level 1 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  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 […]

$100

Work-Based Learning

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 Option B approved course 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 […]

$50

PK Test Prep

Online/virtual instruction

Event Details: Level 2 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test Session Dates: October 7 - November 18, 2024 This asynchronous online class allows you to learn at your own pace. You can access lectures, readings, and other learning materials to complete assignments […]

$50

Formative Assessments for CTE Programs

Online via Zoom

Date: October 11th, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close September 27th, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. Formative Assessments for CTE Programs Course Description: This class will give you an opportunity to look at the big picture of formative […]

Literacy for CTE

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 Option B approved course Research and experience show that implementing effective reading and terminology practices directly impacts student academic success. CTE students with strong reading and terminology skills are able to make connections to new content quicker, perform better on certifications […]

$50

Grading and Assessment

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

Event Details: Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers Option B approved course 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 help you create a clear grading policy […]

Program Management

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

Event Details: Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Option B approved course 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 […]

Grading & 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 Option B approved course 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 help you create a clear grading policy […]

$50

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills

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 Please bring your Scope & Sequence Option B approved course This course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics to assess their use, explore […]

$50

Rubrics to Increase Student Success

Online via Zoom

Date: October 25th, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close October 11th, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. Rubrics to Increase Student Success Course Description: CTE courses are driven by student-created projects. Rubrics are an evaluation tool that can increase […]

Formative Assessments For CTE Programs

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

Event Details: Level 4 No prerequisite This class is designed for advanced CTE teachers Option B approved course 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 […]

Scope and Sequence

Online via Zoom

Date: November 1st & 2nd, 2024 Time: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close October 18th, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. Scope and Sequence Course Description: This class will allow you to prioritize and organize your program’s curriculum for the school […]