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Instructional Best Practices (Two-Day Course)
2024-01-29 - 2024-01-30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
This course is an introduction to the design and use of the 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. All 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 35 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 2 days, no homework
Date: January 29 – 30, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Certification Help
2024-01-30 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix) | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Are you interested in learning how to become a certified CTE Teacher?
Are you certified as a CTE Teacher but want a clear plan to remove your deficiencies?
Come and learn everything you need to know regarding YOUR certification.
NOTE: Please bring a copy of your Standard CTE Teaching Certificate if you have one.
No ADE Credit awarded.
Date: January 30, 2024 or April 18, 2024 or May 28, 2024 or July 9, 2024
Time: 3:35 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: To register, please email mandrade@pimajted.org.
Cost: Free!

CTE Essentials
2024-02-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
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 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.
This Premier Series course is available to Middle School and High School CTE teachers, administrators, and support personnel.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: February 6, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Grading and Assessment (Virtual)
2024-02-06 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: February 6th, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close November 28th, 2023. A PO must be received before you can attend the class.
Course Description:
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 do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? Learn about the wide variety of options that address both of these issues to help you develop both your own philosophy for grading as well as effective strategies for multiple ways to assess student learning and progress. You will also leave with a greater understanding of how to align testing and evaluation to your course outcomes and grading policies that will increase effective feedback for students.
Upon 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.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials.
Link: Grading and Assessment

Technical Skills Assessment (Two-Day Course)
2024-02-08 - 2024-02-09 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 TSA will make you a rock star in the eyes of administrators and business partners! Teachers work with peers in the same CTE Program area to create all of the materials needed for a fun, intense, competitive 8 to 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 points as a result of designing a dynamic, competitive, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 2 days, no homework
Date: February 8 – 9, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Effective Demonstrations
2024-02-12 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
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 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.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: February 12, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Scope and Sequence (Two-Day Course)
2024-02-15 - 2024-02-16 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Developing a scope and sequence is an important first step in delivering an effective CTE program! In this hands-on course, CTE teachers will have an opportunity to look at the overall scope of their program to identify what students need to know and be able to do in order to meet industry demands. You will examine your program standards and design a sequence of instructional units to assist you in getting students where they need to be. The final product? A scope and sequence that is designed specifically for your program by you!
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 2 days, no homework
Date: February 15 – 16, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

School-Based Enterprises (Virtual, Three-Day Course)
2024-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
Participants must be in a program that can support an SBE. If you have questions, please contact PD@west-mec.org

Level 4 CTE Professional Development Class
This class is designed for CTE teachers who create and implement a School-Based Enterprise
Participants must create a business plan for a new School-Based Enterprise (SBE) or an in-depth analysis of a current SBE in order to earn ADE credit

This is a synchronous course which will have 3 online meetings

Participants are required to be on camera and have functioning audio for the duration of all three online session
Participants must attend from a quiet, uninterrupted space
This is an interactive class that will require your active participation
After registering, a Zoom link will be sent

Participants must attend all three online meetings from 4pm-6pm

Thursday, February 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
Thursday, April 4, 2024

An effective school-based enterprise (SBE) provides students with the unique opportunity to develop and practice real-world industry experience while serving the needs of their campus and/or community! This course is designed to help participants successfully develop and manage a successful SBE.
Participants will analyze the key components of SBEs and identify the differences between this model and other forms of work-based learning. Participants will also identify the key elements necessary for planning and implementing a school-based enterprise, including best practices and record-keeping requirements. Throughout this course, participants will develop a business plan for their proposed enterprise.
Upon 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.
Location: Online via Zoom
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/434
Dates: Feb. 15, March 14, and Apr. 4, 2024
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

School-Based Enterprise
2024-02-20 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
This course is designed to help participants successfully develop and manage a school-based enterprise. Participants will analyze the key components of school-based enterprises and differentiate such from other forms of work-based learning. Participants will also identify the key elements necessary for planning and implementing a school-based enterprise. Finally, participants will develop a business plan for their proposed enterprise.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: February 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Program Management
2024-02-20 08:00 - 16:00 | West-MEC, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, 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 committees, and of program assessments, attracting and retaining non-traditional students, and more. You will develop an action plan to be successful with ADE Program Monitoring.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/347 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Dates: Feb. 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
2024-02-22 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, 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 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.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/340 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Dates: Feb. 22, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Classroom Management (Two-Day Course)
2024-02-27 - 2024-02-28 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 expectations. All of this is based on the belief that excellent classroom management is built on the foundation of well-planned, relevant, and engaging lessons.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 2 days, no homework
Date: February 27 – 28, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Technical Skills Assessment
2024-02-29 08:00 - 16:00 | River Valley High School, 2250 Laguna Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ, 86440, 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 TSA will make you a rock star in the eyes of administrators and business partners! Teachers work with peers in the same CTE Program area to 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 points as a result of designing a dynamic, competitive, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA.

This is an ADE approved Professional Development course. Upon completion, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 PD clock hours, which equates to 1 semester hour of coursework. Each one-day course has homework that must be submitted in order to receive the credit.

Location:River Valley High School2250 Laguna Rd. Mohave Valley, AZ 86440

Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/19K-wZtyzlPOTuPi7cNHnYvpnTT_nhO1WEiNfktfhKps/viewform?edit_requested=true

Date: Feb. 29, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $50

Program Management
2024-03-01 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 committees, work-based learning, Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO), end of program assessments, attracting and retaining non-traditional students and more. You will develop a 3-year implementation plan for your own CTE Program to be a premier program!
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 1, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Effective Demonstrations
2024-03-05 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, 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 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.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/325 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Dates: March 5, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Rubrics to Increase Student Success (Virtual)
2024-03-05 08:00 - 16:00 | 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 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.
Upon 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.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials.
Link: Rubrics To Increase Student Success

Rubrics To Increase Student Success
2024-03-07 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, 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 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.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/328 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Dates: March 7, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)
2024-03-11 | 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 activities at any time during the six-week period. A significant benefit to asynchronous classes is, of course, the flexibility.
This course provides an overview of standards and material covered on the NES (formerly AEPA) Professional Knowledge Assessment (Secondary). Participants will engage in discussion and application activities regarding student development and learning, assessment, instruction, the learning environment, and the professional environment.
Participants are required to attend a Zoom Kick-Off Meeting on Monday, March 11, from 4-5 pm. Participants must complete one section per week. The class will close on April 22 at midnight.
Upon 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.
Location: Online
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/311 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Dates: March 11 – April 22, 2024
Cost: $50

Grading and Assessment
2024-03-11 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? Learn about the wide variety of options that address both of these issues to help you develop both your own philosophy for grading as well as effective strategies for multiple ways to assess student learning and progress. You will also leave with a greater understanding of how to align testing and evaluation to your course outcomes and grading policies that will increase effective feedback for students.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Literacy for CTE: Vocabulary Practices to Improve Reading for Student Success
2024-03-19 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 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.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 19, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
2024-03-26 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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 high school students
3. Ring of Fire – active classroom participation strategies to use daily. Instruction models active participation strategies and major components especially effective with adolescents. Each participant will receive their own “Ring of Fire” to utilize in their classroom.
Prerequisite: Instructional Best Practices
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Strategic Planning
2024-03-26 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, 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 program. Participants will learn the strategic planning process and apply that knowledge to the development of a plan for their program.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/348 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Classroom Management (Virtual)
2024-03-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: March 26th, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 12, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class.
Course Description:
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 and high expectations. All of this is based on the belief that excellent classroom management is built on the foundation of well-planned, relevant and engaging lessons.
Upon 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. (Pima JTED offers this as a two day course with no homework)
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials.
Link: Classroom Management

Grading And Assessment
2024-03-28 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 2
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers.

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 do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? Learn about the wide variety of options that address both of these issues to help you develop both your own philosophy for grading as well as effective strategies for multiple ways to assess student learning and progress. You will also leave with a greater understanding of how to align testing and evaluation to your course outcomes and grading policies that will increase effective feedback for students.
Upon 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.
Location:
START@West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave
Glendale, AZ 85305
Link: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/322 – Registration opens July 1, 2023
Date: March 28, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50

Lab Safety and Management
2024-03-29 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
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 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.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/395
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
2024-04-02 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
This class will give you an opportunity to look at the big picture 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 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. You will be empowered to implement concepts immediately in your classroom.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: April 2, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Work-Based Learning (Virtual)
2024-04-06 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
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 appropriate for your situation and create a plan to implement work-based learning as a part of your premier program!
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: April 6, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom. Upon registration, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link.
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Lab Safety and Management
2024-04-08 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
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 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.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: April 8, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

CTE Essentials (Virtual)
2024-04-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Date: April 9th, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m.
NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 26th, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class.
Course Description:
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 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.
Upon 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.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Cost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials.
Link: CTE Essentials

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
2024-04-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
This course will explore the nine Professional Skills the Arizona Department of Education identified in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics to assess their use, explore strategies to embed them across their curriculum, and methods to evaluate students.
This Premier Series Course is available to Middle School and High School CTE teachers, administrators, and support personnel.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: April 10, 2024
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85741
Link: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.
