Professional Development Opportunities

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

Instructional Best Practice Day 1

Online via Zoom

This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit for this class. 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 […]

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 also provide some […]

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 the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. Participants will be empowered to create an atmosphere which is conducive to learning […]

Methods of Teaching CTE – Session 1

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 of Teaching Career and Technical Education program allows you to enroll and fulfill the following courses: Instructional Best Practices, Classroom Management, and Program Management.   […]

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 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 […]

Empowering Students through Professional Skills

Online via Zoom

This class will be hosted ONLINE using Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit 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 strategies to embed them across their curriculum, and […]

Empowering Students through Professional Skills

Online via Zoom

This class will be hosted ONLINE using Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit 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 strategies to embed them across their curriculum, and […]

Serving Exceptional Students in CTE

Online via Zoom

This one-day 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 include special education law, modifications, accommodations, interventions, supports, the special education process, the Response to Intervention process and more.  Our goal is […]

CTSO Officer Training – SkillsUSA – Session 1

Online via Zoom

You and your officers will work as a team to select officer duties, submit a constitution and/or by-laws, develop a first draft of the annual Program of Work, create an agenda for an upcoming meeting, and more.  Your CTSO State Advisor and a State Officer will be joining us for this training. Please invite 4-7 […]

Instructional Best Practice Day 2

Online via Zoom

This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit for this class. 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 […]

CTSO Officer Training – SkillsUSA – Session 2

Online via Zoom

You and your officers will work as a team to select officer duties, submit a constitution and/or by-laws, develop a first draft of the annual Program of Work, create an agenda for an upcoming meeting, and more.  Your CTSO State Advisor and a State Officer will be joining us for this training. Please invite 4-7 […]

Laboratory Safety and Management

Online via Zoom

Are you ready for students in the lab?  This workshop is designed to help participants develop a laboratory improvement plan including management, clean-up procedures, safety procedures, and meeting monitoring agency mandates. Join us as we identify a variety of practical steps you can take to ensure that your students are safe in the laboratory and […]