ACTEAZ

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
2026-06-16 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | 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.

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.
