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Laboratory Safety & Management
2026-06-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close May 31st, 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.
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.
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.

Bridging Proficiency In Classroom Management
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-06-10 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations of Classroom Management
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

This intermediate-level professional development course is designed for CTE educators seeking to deepen their classroom management expertise. Building on foundational skills, participants will explore practical strategies to establish positive classroom climates, craft professional syllabi, optimize physical space for safety and learning, and implement effective discipline protocols tailored to hands-on, career-focused instruction.
Upon 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.

Lab Safety and Management
2026-06-11 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: June 11, 2026
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
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

Lesson Plan Writing - Asynchronous
2026-06-11 15:30 - 16:30 | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:

Level 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2
Option B approved course

This class will show you how to build a lesson plan with all the needed components for student success.
Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This class will help you with that goal. Each teacher will complete a task analysis for one or more measurement criteria, determine the number of lessons to be written for the unit of instruction, and write the first lesson in the unit.
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.

Grading & Assessment
2026-06-12 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close June 4th, 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.
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.

Lesson Plan Writing
2026-06-12 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close June 4th, 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.
This class will show you how to build a lesson plan with all the needed components for student success.
Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This class will help you with that goal. Each teacher will complete a task analysis for one or more measurement criteria, determine the number of lessons to be written for the unit of instruction, and write the first lesson in the unit.
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.

Grading and Assessment
2026-06-15 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
NOT an 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 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.

CTE Essentials
2026-06-15 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close June 7th, 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.
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.

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
2026-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 3
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 strategies to embed them across their curriculum, and methods to evaluate 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.

Effective Demonstrations
2026-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 2
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

Please bring a laptop????
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.

Using Advisory Councils Effectively
2026-06-16 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
Option B approved course

This 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.
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.

Mastering the Art of Motivation
2026-06-17 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
“Mastering the Art of Motivation” 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 rules 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. By the course’s conclusion, educators will have the skills and confidence to entrust their students with the management of various class components, including behavior monitoring, objective setting, and quality evaluation. Through this transformative educational experience, teachers will be equipped to create dynamic and student-centered classrooms conducive to lifelong learning and success.
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.

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
2026-06-18 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States

Instructional Best Practices
2026-07-06 08:00 - 2026-07-07 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, 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. Only one registration is required to attend both days—please use the link below to register.

Start: Monday, July 6, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
End: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

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 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 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Foundations of Classroom Management
2026-07-08 08:00 - 2026-07-09 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Level 1
This class is designed for new CTE teachers

Event Details:

Day 1: Wednesday, July 8, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Day 2: Thursday, July 9, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

This course is equivalent to the previous Classroom Management course, which has been restructured into a three-level series, with Foundations of Classroom Management as the first level. Due to this change, the ADE will not accept certificates for both Classroom Management and Foundations of Classroom Management.
This 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.
Upon 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.

Foundations of Classroom Management
2026-07-31 08:00 - 16:00 | La Senita Elementary 3175 E. Gordon Dr. Kingman, Az 86409, La Senita Elementary 3175 E. Gordon Dr., Kingman, 86409, United States
Level 1
This class is designed for new CTE teachers

NOTE: Registration for this course will close July 24th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
This 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.
Upon 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.

Bridging Proficiency in Classroom Management
2026-08-14 08:00 - 16:00 | Lake Havasu High School, 2675 Palo Verde Blvd S, Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close July 24th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
This intermediate-level course builds on foundational skills and equips participants with practical strategies to: Establish positive classroom climates, craft professional syllabi, optimize physical space for safety and learning,Implement effective discipline protocols tailored to hands-on, career-focused instruction.Participants will leave with actionable techniques to strengthen classroom management and enhance student engagement.
Upon 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.

Foundations of Classroom Management
2026-09-08 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 1
This class is designed for new CTE teachers

NOTE: Registration for this course will close August 31st, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org
This course is equivalent to the previous Classroom Management course, which has been restructured into a three-level series, with Foundations of Classroom Management as the first level. Due to this change, the ADE will not accept certificates for both Classroom Management and Foundations of Classroom Management.
This 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.
Upon 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.

National Board Certification for CTE Professionals
2026-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Elevate Your Practice. Advance Your Career.
National Board Certification is a prestigious teaching certification recognized nationwide as the gold standard for accomplished teaching practice. This voluntary certification pathway is designed by educators, for educators—ensuring the process reflects the real work you do with students every day.
Course Kickoff:
September 12, 2026
9:00 a.m – noon
START @ West-MEC
5405 N. 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85308
Virtual Courses:
September 14, 21, and 28, 2026
5:00 – 7:00 pm
Who Can Pursue It
Teachers, school counselors, and other CTE professionals with at least three years of experience can begin the certification process at any point in their career. Whether you’re early in your journey or a veteran educator, this opportunity is tailored to where you are now.
Why It Matters for CTE

Professional Development Designed for You: This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. National Board Certification is structured around your authentic classroom or counseling practice, making it relevant and immediately applicable to your work.
Educator-Centered Process: Educators are involved in every aspect of the assessment, ensuring the standards and evaluations genuinely reflect accomplished CTE practice.
State Recognition & Recertification: In our state, National Board Certification qualifies you for recertification, streamlining your professional credential requirements.
Program Monitoring Benefits: Certified professionals strengthen overall program quality and accountability, supporting your school’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Financial Incentives: Many districts across our state offer financial incentives to support National Board Certification, helping offset costs and recognizing your commitment to excellence.

The Bottom Line
This is professional growth on your terms—a chance to formalize the expertise you’ve already developed and position yourself as a leader in CTE education.
Ready to explore this opportunity? Contact:

Lauren Moraga lmoraga@pimajted.org
Kimberly McCroy kmccroy@pimajted.org

Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
2026-09-16 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 4
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this course will close August 31st, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.
Day 1: September 16, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Day 2: September 23, 2026 from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Your CTE classroom truly is the key to the meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons, AND it will give you strategies to take back to your classroom to increase your student’s ability to read difficult technical information more effectively.
Performance Literacy is the partner class for Technical Reading. This second course allows teachers to gain a deeper understanding of writing and speaking standards, identify how they currently use them in their programs and determine specific steps they can take to increase their use of these standards as well as their students’ success with them.
The technical literacy standards are skill-driven and a perfect fit for our CTE programs’ focus on career AND college readiness as our students complete their programs.
Come find out why CTE really is a powerful driver for creating literate employees for our 21st-century workforce!
There is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of Technical Reading and Performance Literacy, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

CTE Essentials
2026-09-17 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE employees
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 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.
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.

Grading and Assessment
2026-09-24 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC – Glendale, AZ, 5405 N. 99th Avenue, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 2
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 16th, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org
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.
