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Serving Exceptional Students In CTE

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

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 class, we will cover a range of topics, including special education law, modifications, accommodations, interventions, supports, the special […]

$50

Classroom Management (Two-Day Course)

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

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 look deeply 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 and high […]

$100

Technical Skills Assessment

River Valley High School 2250 Laguna Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ, United States

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 to determine if CTE programs should be funded.  Successfully passing the TSA builds student’s confidence to enter their chosen profession.  Having students successfully pass the […]

$50

Program Management

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

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, advisory […]

$100

Effective Demonstrations

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

Level 2 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. 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 […]

$50

Rubrics to Increase Student Success (Virtual)

Online via Zoom

Date: March 5th, 2024 Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m. NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close February 20thth, 2023. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. Course Description: CTE courses are driven by student-created projects. Rubrics are an evaluation tool that can increase the quality of those student […]

$100

Rubrics To Increase Student Success

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

Level 3 No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers. 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 their quality. Come to this workshop with one or two student […]

$50

Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)

Online via Zoom

Session Dates: March 11 - April 22, 2024 Level 2 CTE Class No prerequisite This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take 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 and other […]

$50

Grading and Assessment

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

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 and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. How should students in CTE be assessed? How […]

Literacy for CTE: Vocabulary Practices to Improve Reading for Student Success

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

Research and experience show that implementing effective reading and vocabulary practices directly impacts student academic success. CTE students with strong reading and vocabulary skills are able to make connections to new content quicker, perform better on certifications and assessments, and engage more readily in professional communication in industry. This course is designed to equip teachers […]

Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE

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

This course will support teachers’ continuing development as outstanding teachers for CTE programs by examining their personal educational philosophy, instructional design, and methodology. Three major components comprise the course: 1. Examining Beliefs About Learning – developing your own personal philosophy about learning 2. Motivating Adolescent Learners – designing a classroom that is especially effective for […]

Strategic Planning

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

We all know that truly great CTE programs are the result of stellar planning. Plan for success, enroll in the Strategic Planning course. You’ll learn how leaders develop compelling plans and execute those plans in a way that empowers all involved. This course is designed to help participants develop a strategic/tactical plan for their CTE […]

$50