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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T154413Z
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UID:21298-1645689600-1645718400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading & Assessments
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/92 \nDate: February 24\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-assessments/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T194957Z
UID:21501-1645689600-1645716600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This is a productive and hands-on course that will help you achieve that goal. Each teacher will review the components of an AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium lesson\, complete a task analysis for one or more learning objectives\, establish the measurement criteria\, determine the number of lessons to be written for the unit of instruction and develop the first lesson in the unit. Participants will also engage in a conversation about the effective use of PowerPoint presentations for instruction and review copyright and fair use guidelines. \nThere will be homework for this course. \nLocation:\nZoom – Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom meeting. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/169 \nDate: February 24\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-7/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211004T222757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T220434Z
UID:21620-1645687800-1645716600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Premier Series: Instructional Best Practices Day 2
DESCRIPTION: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 bank of over 3\,500 outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs – all written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThis is an ADE-approved Professional Development event. Upon the successful completion of the class participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nLocation:  \nCave Creek Unified School District\n33016 N. 60th Street\nScottsdale\, Arizona 85266 \nCost: $100 – Includes all materials.: \nLink: https://login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/2022-ibp-1 \nDate: February 22 & 24\, 2022 \nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/premier-series-instructional-best-practices-2-2022-02-24/2022-02-24/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Unified School District\, 33016 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220222T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220222T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211004T222757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T220412Z
UID:20983-1645515000-1645543800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Premier Series: Instructional Best Practices Day 1
DESCRIPTION: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 bank of over 3\,500 outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs – all written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThis is an ADE-approved Professional Development event. Upon the successful completion of the class participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nLocation:  \nCave Creek Unified School District\n33016 N. 60th Street\nScottsdale\, Arizona 85266 \nCost: $100 – Includes all materials.: \nLink: https://login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/2022-ibp-1 \nDate: February 22 & 24\, 2022 \nTime: 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/premier-series-instructional-best-practices-2/
LOCATION:Cave Creek Unified School District\, 33016 N. 60th Street\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220219T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220219T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20250910T211551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T211551Z
UID:26647-1645257600-1645286400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nThis 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. 
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-skills-assessment-02-19-25/
LOCATION:River Valley High School\, 2250 Laguna Rd.\, Mohave Valley\, AZ\, 86440\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Skills Assessments
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220220
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T185645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T185645Z
UID:21462-1645142400-1645315199@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Classroom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your classroom delivery? This course will focus on the six basic components of a lesson and how to effectively deliver the lesson. During the class a demonstration lesson will be taught by the participant and observed by a coach. The coach will guide the teacher by debriefing the lesson and assisting the teacher in setting future goals. Each participant will have planning time\, teach a lesson and have the opportunity to be coached. Join us for a safe place to hone your skills. \nYou will receive 1 ADE credit after attending both days of class. \nLocation:\nZoom – Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom meeting. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/154 \nDate: February 18-19\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-classroom-teaching-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Effective Classroom Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T154436Z
UID:21296-1644912000-1644940800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 2
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts of a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned\, and measurable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet the objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab\, and closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will receive 1 ADE Credit for attending both Day 1 & Day 2. \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/91 \nDate: February 15\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-2-2/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220212T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T182357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T182357Z
UID:21448-1644652800-1644679800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:How should students in CTE be assessed? How do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? This course is designed to look at the wide variety of options that address both of these questions so that you can establish your own philosophy for grading\, and identify fair and appropriate methods to assess student learning and progress in your program. Participants will engage with a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques and create a performance rubric aligned to program standards. \nLocation:\nZoom – Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom meeting. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/149 \nDate: February 12\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220213
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T175737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T175737Z
UID:21431-1644537600-1644710399@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:In this course teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student behavior. Participants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between teacher and students and will leave with a draft that defines your procedures\, routines\, classroom rules and consequences \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend both days of class. \nLocation:\nPima JTED @ Master Pieces\n2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\nBuilding 1 / PD Classroom\nTucson\, AZ 85741 \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/143 \nDate: February 11-12\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. both days
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-15/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T162710Z
UID:21294-1644480000-1644508800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Please bring your laptop to this class.  (tablet or phone could work) \nWhether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab\, effective demonstrations are crucial. In this course\, teachers will engage in the four-step demonstration method\, which gradually transitions the learning of a new skill from teacher to student\, through effective modeling\, guided instruction and independent practice. 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. An added bonus is that students complete the new skill in a safe and supportive environment.  Come and learn this four-part demonstration method! \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/90 \nDate: February 10\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-3/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Effective Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220204T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T181512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T181512Z
UID:21442-1643961600-1643988600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nThere will be homework for this class. \nLocation:\nPima JTED @ Master Pieces\n2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\nBuilding 1 / PD Classroom\nTucson\, AZ 85741 \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/140 \nDate: February 4\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-skills-assessment-3/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Skills Assessments
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220128T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211004T221747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T175220Z
UID:20980-1643356800-1643385600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nOur goal is that you acquire with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nLocation: \nMountain Institute CTED\n220 Ruger Road\nPrescott\, Arizona 86301 \nCost: $100 (includes all materials) \nLink: https://login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/2022-ses-cte-1
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-5-2/
LOCATION:Mountain Institute CTED\, 220 Ruger Road\, Prescott\, 86301
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220130
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T173807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T173807Z
UID:21425-1643328000-1643500799@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:In this highly engaging course teachers will focus on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course. All participants who are employed by members of AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this training will receive password-protected access to the CET Curriculum Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class. \nLocation:\nPima JTED @ Master Pieces\n2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\nBuilding 1 / PD Classroom\nTucson\, AZ 85741 \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/139 \nDate: January 28-29\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. both days
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-4/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T153333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T163110Z
UID:21292-1643097600-1643126400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts to a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab and a closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class. \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/89 \nDate: January 25\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-3/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220120T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220120T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T181301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T181301Z
UID:21440-1642665600-1642692600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Skills Assessment
DESCRIPTION: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 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. \nThere will be homework for this class. \nLocation:\nZoom – Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom meeting. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/138 \nDate: January 20\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-skills-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Skills Assessments
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220119T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211217T193746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T193746Z
UID:21492-1642579200-1642606200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:What do you guess is the number 1 desirable skill that the Arizona workforce is looking for in a new employee? Communication skills! This 2-day Class will teach you strategies that integrate reading\, writing\, and speaking opportunities into your program. Day-one focuses on literacy\, and closely examines the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) Reading Standards. You will determine where they are relevant in your curriculum\, examine vocabulary strategies\, learn about fluency and Lexile scores\, and participate in a close reading lesson. Day-two focuses on CCRS Writing and Speaking Standards to determine where they naturally fit into your curriculum. Also\, you will discover how CTSOs support these standards and provide a perfect opportunity to practice these skills. \nThere will be no homework for this two-day course. \nLocation:\nZoom – Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the link to join the Zoom meeting. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/137 \nDate: January 19 & February 1\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-6/2022-01-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T152126Z
UID:21290-1642060800-1642089600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Methods of CTE
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite:  Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2 \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\nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/98 \nDate: January 13\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/advanced-methods-of-cte/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211130T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T151920Z
UID:21287-1641888000-1641916800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/88 \nDate: January 11\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-5/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210715T143816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T233632Z
UID:20305-1639209600-1639236600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTSO New Advisor Training
DESCRIPTION:Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level! This course is designed for first\, second and Third year advisors who want to effectively manage a CTSO. During this course advisors will discuss how to seamlessly integrate a CTSO into their curriculum\, brainstorm fundraising opportunities\, share strategies for conducting awards recognition functions and explore related legal and ethical considerations. Advisors will also be acquainted with CTSO resources available to them. Come and learn about the CTSO that YOU will be advising! \nParticipants who participate in the course and who complete the follow-up assignments will have the opportunity to earn 15 CEU hours approved by ADE to be used for moving from provisional to standard CTE certificate or for recertification hours.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/__trashed/
LOCATION:Live/Face-to-face instruction\, 3300 N Central Ave\, Phoenix\, AZ\, AZ 85012\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTSO New Advisor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T184839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T184839Z
UID:20106-1638864000-1638891000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:Wouldn’t you love to learn to write lessons that allow you to walk into your classroom each day feeling fully prepared? This is a productive and hands-on course that will help you achieve that goal. Each teacher will review the components of an AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium lesson\, complete a task analysis for one or more learning objectives\, establish the measurement criteria\, determine the number of lessons to be written for the unit of instruction and develop the first lesson in the unit. Participants will also engage in a conversation about the effective use of PowerPoint presentations for instruction and review copyright and fair use guidelines.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-6/2021-12-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211203T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20211004T221208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T175205Z
UID:20977-1638518400-1638547200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Premier Series: Classroom Management
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. \nThis is an ADE-approved Professional Development event. Upon the successful completion of the class – which includes submission of all homework – participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nLocation: \nMountain Institute CTED\n220 Ruger Road\nPrescott\, Arizona 86301 \nCost: $100.00 – Includes all materials. \nLink: https://login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/2021-classroom-mgmt-5 \nDate: December 3\, 2021 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/premier-series-classroom-management-2-2/
LOCATION:Mountain Institute CTED\, 220 Ruger Road\, Prescott\, 86301
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211202T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T184509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T184509Z
UID:20103-1638432000-1638459000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Classroom Teaching
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to improve your classroom delivery? This course will focus on the six basic components of a lesson and how to effectively deliver the lesson. During the class a demonstration lesson will be taught by the participant and observed by a coach. The coach will guide the teacher by debriefing the lesson and assisting the teacher in setting future goals.  Each participant will have planning time\, teach a lesson and have the opportunity to be coached. Join us for a safe place to hone your skills.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-classroom-teaching-2/2021-12-02/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Effective Classroom Teaching
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211130T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211130T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T183700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T183700Z
UID:20101-1638259200-1638286200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:An energetic and involved advisory council can have a significant impact in helping your program and students achieve their goals! This interactive course is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this course you will learn how to form a committee\, conduct useful advisory council meetings and use advisory council members for continuous program improvement.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210728T211152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T211314Z
UID:20369-1637049600-1637078400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Premier Series: Classroom Management
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. \nThis is an ADE-approved Professional Development event. Upon the successful completion of the class – which includes submission of all homework – participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nLocation: \nChandler Unified High School District\nInstructional Resource Center\n500 W. Galveston Street\nChandler\, AZ 85225 \nCost: $100.00 – Includes all materials. \nLink: https://login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/2021-classroom-mgmt-4 \nDate: November 16\, 2021 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/premier-series-classroom-management-2/
LOCATION:Chandler Unified High School District / Instructional Resource Center\, 500 W. Galveston Street\, Chandler\, AZ\, 85225\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T174710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T175147Z
UID:20097-1637049600-1637076600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:What do you guess is the number 1 desirable skill that the Arizona workforce is looking for in a new employee?  Communication skills!  This 2-day class will teach you strategies to use with your students that integrate reading\, writing\, and speaking opportunities into your program. \nDay-one focuses on literacy\, and closely examines the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) Reading Standards.  You will determine where they are relevant in your curriculum\, examine vocabulary strategies\, learn about fluency and Lexile scores\, and participate in a close reading lesson. \nDay-two focuses on CCRS Writing and Speaking Standards to determine what 11th and 12th grade students have to do utilizing writing and speaking that will make them more employable and career-ready.  Also\, you will discover how CTSOs can support this and where in your curriculum you can embed writing and speaking in order to give your students more practice in those skills.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-5/2021-11-16/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211105T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T172922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T173120Z
UID:20095-1636099200-1636126200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Rubrics to Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:CTE courses are performance-based.  When teachers let students know exactly how their work will be evaluated\, the students’ level of performance always improves. Come and participate in a hands-on activity that uses a rubric\, determine where the rubric made a positive difference in your performance\, and then design a rubric for one of your own student projects with guided support and feedback. Bring the assignment for one of your student projects and your current grading criteria for that project with you to help get this practical day started.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-rubrics-to-increase-student-success-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211030T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211030T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T165645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T165645Z
UID:20090-1635580800-1635607800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement. Create meaningful work-based learning experiences for your students! This course will provide teachers with a variety of models that provide academic and professional growth opportunities for students. You will review workplace employability skills\, youth labor laws and the associated forms\, agreements\, and guidelines that must be taken into consideration. After selecting the model that is most appropriate for your situation\, you will develop a plan to implement this critical CTE component into your curriculum.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/work-based-learning-8/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Work-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210819T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T195609Z
UID:20655-1635408000-1635436800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
DESCRIPTION:This class will be held IN PERSON on Oct 28 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at West-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305.\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 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. \nOur goal is that you acquire with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 CEU hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-5/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211026T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211026T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210526T165134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210526T165134Z
UID:20087-1635235200-1635262200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:What do you guess is the number 1 desirable skill that the Arizona workforce is looking for in a new employee?  Communication skills!  This 2-day class will teach you strategies to use with your students that integrate reading\, writing\, and speaking opportunities into your program. \nDay-one focuses on literacy\, and closely examines the Career and College Readiness Standards (CCRS) Reading Standards.  You will determine where they are relevant in your curriculum\, examine vocabulary strategies\, learn about fluency and Lexile scores\, and participate in a close reading lesson. \nDay-two focuses on CCRS Writing and Speaking Standards to determine what 11th and 12th grade students have to do utilizing writing and speaking that will make them more employable and career-ready.  Also\, you will discover how CTSOs can support this and where in your curriculum you can embed writing and speaking in order to give your students more practice in those skills.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-4/2021-10-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161939
CREATED:20210819T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T194219Z
UID:20653-1635148800-1635177600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-4/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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