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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T080000
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UID:27509-1790409600-1790436600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 18th\, 2026. \nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nThis 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\, including special education law\, modifications\, accommodations\, interventions\, supports\, the special education process\, the Response to Intervention process\, and more. Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-09-26-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Tucson\, 85714\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T235240Z
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UID:27514-1790668800-1790695800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nThis class is designed for new CTE teachers\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 18th\, 2026.\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.\nCourse 1: 9/29/26\nCourse 2: 9/30/26 \nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nThis foundational course is designed to equip emerging educators with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to develop a positive learning environment. Participants will explore various aspects of the education profession\, including terminology\, characteristics of professional conduct\, and classroom management strategies. Through a detailed examination\, participants will develop clear and enforceable rules that promote respect\, responsibility\, and safety. Participants will examine the role of consequences in shaping student behavior and promoting accountability while creating and implementing consistent procedures to streamline classroom activities and maximize instructional time. By the course’s conclusion\, educators will emerge equipped with practical tools and insights to navigate the complexities of classroom management with confidence and professionalism. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes the submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-09-29-30-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Tucson\, 85714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T180244Z
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UID:27460-1790668800-1790697600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 21\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org.\nLevel 1\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course \nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.\nCourse 1: 9/29/26\nCourse 2: 10/06/26 \nThis 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 the objective(s)\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven across the entire workshop. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-09-29-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T181058Z
CREATED:20260724T180945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181058Z
UID:27462-1790755200-1790784000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 22\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nLevel 3\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers \nThis 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 education process\, the Response to Intervention process\, and more. \nOur goal is to provide you with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-9-30-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261001T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T181537Z
CREATED:20260724T181537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181537Z
UID:27464-1790841600-1790870400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 23\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org\nLevel 3\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course \nThis course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them\, use already created rubrics to assess their use\, explore strategies to embed them across their curriculum\, and methods to evaluate students. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/empowering-students-through-professional-skills-10-01-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowering Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261008T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T181817Z
CREATED:20260724T181817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181817Z
UID:27466-1791446400-1791475200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 30\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nThis class is a prerequisite for School-Based Enterprises\nOption B approved course \nCreate 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 appropriate for your situation and create a plan to implement work-based learning as a part of your premier program! \n**This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/work-based-learning-10-08-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260724T183019Z
CREATED:20260724T182205Z
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UID:27468-1792368000-1792454399@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)
DESCRIPTION:You must receive instructor approval before enrolling. Please email PD@west-MEC.org. Registration for this course will close October 16\, 2026. \nLevel 4 CTE Class\nPrerequisites: It is strongly recommended that you complete the following courses prior to enrollment:\n– Instructional Best Practices\n– Grading & Assessment\n– Lesson Plan Writing\n– Classroom Management or Foundations of Classroom Management\n– Rubrics\n– Serving Exceptional Students in CTE\nRecommended Timing: This course should be taken in your third year of teaching\, approximately six months prior to your deficiency deadline\nIntended Audience: This class is designed specifically for CTE Teachers who are required to take the Arizona Assessment of Professional Knowledge: Secondary (052)\nEnrollment Requirement: Instructor approval is required before enrollment. Interested participants must complete an enrollment form to ensure recommended prerequisites have been met.\nCourse Format: Asynchronous online course\nSession Dates: October 19 – September 30\, 2026\nParticipants are required to attend a Virtual Kick-Off Meeting on Monday\, October 19\, from 4-4:30 pm \nThis asynchronous online class provides an overview of the standard material covered on the NES (formerly AEPA) Professional Knowledge Assessment (Secondary). Participants will engage in activities addressing student development and learning\, assessment\, instruction\, the learning environment\, and the professional environment. The course also introduces participants to the format and logistics of the test\, enabling them to prepare effectively while allowing flexibility to complete the coursework at their own pace\, within the six-week period. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nNote: We are not affiliated with Pearson or the National Evaluation Series (NES). This course is intended as a supplemental preparation resource and should not be considered the sole source of content for the exam.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/professional-knowledge-assessment-prep-course-pk-test-prep-10-19-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Knowledge Assessment Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261020T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T183319Z
CREATED:20260724T183319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T183319Z
UID:27470-1792483200-1792512000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Literacy for CTE: Vocabulary Practices to Improve Reading for Student Success
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close October 12\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \nLevel 2\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers \nResearch 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 and assessments\, and engage more readily in professional communication in industry. \nThis course is designed to equip teachers to use their program instructional terminology along with high-yield vocabulary practices to plan and teach in both the class and hands-on settings. Whereas technical reading and performance-based literacy focus on standards for reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking\, this course takes a deeper look at using effective reading and terminology strategies. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/literacy-for-cte-vocabulary-practices-to-improve-reading-for-student-success-10-20-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy for CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261022T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T183825Z
CREATED:20260724T183825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T183825Z
UID:27472-1792656000-1792684800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close October 14\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \n\nLevel 2\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nPlease bring a laptop. \nWhether 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 class progresses at an appropriate pace. This is a real career extender! When you are successful in the lab and the students are successful in the lab\, teaching can be very rewarding. An added bonus is that students complete the new skill in a safe environment. Come and learn this four-part demonstration method. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-10-22-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261023T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T235546Z
CREATED:20260803T235546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T235546Z
UID:27516-1792742400-1792769400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Literacy For CTE
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close October 16th\, 2026.\nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nResearch 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 to use their program instructional terminology along with high-yield vocabulary practices to plan and teach in both the class and hands-on settings. Whereas Technical reading and performance-based literacy focus on reading\, writing\, listening\, and speaking standards\, this course takes a deeper look at using effective reading and vocabulary strategies. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/literacy-for-cte-10-23-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Tucson\, 85714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Literacy for CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261027T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261027T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T235945Z
CREATED:20260803T235945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T235945Z
UID:27518-1793088000-1793115000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety and Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close October 20th\, 2026.\nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nAre 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 that you are protected. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their CTE labs and develop a management system for their CTE labs. You will also be treated to a variety of techniques to enable you to manage your lab effectively and efficiently. Additionally\, you will gain new skills needed to utilize a proven methodology of teaching in the lab or shop. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-and-management-10-27-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Tucson\, 85714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T184918Z
CREATED:20260724T184918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T184918Z
UID:27474-1793174400-1793203200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Formative Assessments For CTE Programs
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close October 20\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \nLevel 4\nThis class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year\nOption B approved course \nThis 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 multiple-choice items. You will learn the skills needed to create objective assessment items using a process that mirrors the development of items for the Arizona CTE Technical Skill Assessments. You will develop an understanding of how to assess student skills in relation to standards and Bloom’s Taxonomy levels that require the application of concepts and critical thinking. In addition to learning about assessment development\, you will create formative assessment items for use with students in your CTE program and others in the CTE community. \nYou will be empowered to implement concepts immediately in your classroom. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/formative-assessments-for-cte-programs-10-28-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T175023Z
CREATED:20260731T172329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T175023Z
UID:27483-1793692800-1793721600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Level 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close October 26th\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nThis interactive class is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this class\, you will learn how to form a committee\, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings\, and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively-11-3-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T175136Z
CREATED:20260731T172615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T175136Z
UID:27485-1794556800-1794585600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Methods Of CTE
DESCRIPTION:Level 4\nPrerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2\nThis class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year\nPlease bring a laptop\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close November 6th\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nThis 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: \n\nExamining Beliefs About Learning – developing your own personal philosophy about learning\nMotivating Adolescent Learners – identify characteristics of adolescents and design a classroom that is especially effective for high school students\nEngagement – active participation strategies to use every day in your classroom: instruction models\, active participation strategies\, and major components that are especially effective with adolescents.\n\nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/advanced-methods-of-cte-11-3-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T173159Z
CREATED:20260731T173159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T173159Z
UID:27487-1794902400-1794931200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Rubrics To Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \n\nLevel 3\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close November 9th\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nCTE 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 projects that you would like to assess more easily\, and you will leave with an excellent rubric that you personalized for your classroom and the confidence and skills to create additional rubrics for the other student projects in your curriculum. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success-11-17-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T174334Z
CREATED:20260731T174334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T174334Z
UID:27491-1796716800-1796745600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE employees\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close November 30th\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nThe CTE Delivery Model is THE premier educational system for all students. \nCTE 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 insight into the many roles a CTE teacher plays in the course of any school day\, where to find support to meet those expectations\, and how to transition between each of them. CTE Essentials is truly a must-have course for the teacher who is looking to build a strong program for students. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-12-8-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T174848Z
CREATED:20260731T174822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T174848Z
UID:27493-1796889600-1796918400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lab Safety & Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close December 2nd\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nAre 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 that you are protected. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their CTE labs and develop a management system for their CTE labs. You will also be treated to a variety of techniques to enable you to manage your lab effectively and efficiently. Additionally\, you will gain new skills needed to utilize a proven methodology of teaching in the lab or shop. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lab-safety-management-12-10-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270106T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270106T160000
DTSTAMP:20260731T175759Z
CREATED:20260731T175759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T175759Z
UID:27498-1799222400-1799251200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course \nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.\nCourse 1: 1/06/27\nCourse 2: 1/13/27 \nNOTE: Registration for this course will close December 29th\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org.\nThis 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 the objective(s)\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven across the entire workshop. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-01-6-13-27/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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UID:27500-1799913600-1799942400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Mastering the Art of Motivation
DESCRIPTION:Level 3\nRecommended Prerequisites: Completion of Foundations of Classroom Management and Bridging Proficiency in Classroom Management\nThis class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close January\, 6th 2027. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \nThis is an advanced course that builds upon foundational classroom management skills. This course is designed for high school educators to equip them with the philosophy and practical tools needed to cultivate a motivating and empowering environment within their Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms and laboratories. Grounded in Arizona’s Professional Skills Standards\, the course serves as a guiding framework for establishing clear rtJles and procedures that foster student engagement and success. Educators will be trained to instill a Growth Mindset among their students\, nurturing resilience and a passion for learning. Throughout the course\, teachers will learn gradual strategies to delegate responsibility to their students\, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/mastering-the-art-of-motivation-1-14-27/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20270126T160000
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UID:27502-1800950400-1800979200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Level 3\nThis class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year\nYou must teach a program that has a Technical Skills Assessment (TSA)\nThis course is not for instructors of Local Occupational Programs (LOP)\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close January\, 18 2027. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \nStudent 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 TSA will make you a rock star in the eyes of administrators and business partners! Teachers often get to work with peers in same CTE Program as they create all of the materials needed for a fun\, intense\, competitive 8-15 day test preparation experience to help boost scores on the TSA significantly! We hope to see an increase in test scores of 15-30 percentage point as a result of designing a dynamic\, competitive\, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-skills-assessment-1-26-27/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Skills Assessments
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