ACTEAZ

School-based Enterprises
2020-10-19 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Online via Zoom
This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. You MUST attend all 4 sessions to complete this class.
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.
NOTE: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE Credit. Participants who participate in the course and who complete one follow-up assignment 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 re-certification hours.

Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
2020-10-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
This one-day course is designed to provide CTE educators and other interested parties with a broad understanding of special education. During the course of this interactive workshop, we will cover a range of topics include 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.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

Instructional Best Practices
2020-10-09 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
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 writing clear, aligned, and measurable 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. Participants who complete both days of this training, and teach within a district who is a member of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium, will receive password-protected access to the AZ Curriculum Connection site 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!
This is an ADE approved Professional Development Event. Upon completion of this two-day training you will earn the equivalent of one college credit.

Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
2020-10-03 08:00 - 16:00 | NATIVE Central Campus, .6mi E of Kayenta Chapter, US-163, Kayenta, AZ, 86033, 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.
Note: There is a homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE Credit.

CTSO New Advisor Training
2020-10-03 08:00 - 16:00, 2020-09-12 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level. Teachers that have strong student organizations love the benefits of having students involved in them. Students become leaders, take ownership in their CTE Program, increase their technical knowledge and skill through completion, and make friends.
Skills USA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Health Occupation Students Association (HOSA), Distribute Education Club of America (DECA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Educators Rising are the seven approved CTSO’s in Arizona.
Come and learn about the CTSO that YOU will be advising! This is a very practical, hands-on course that provides the information, guidance and time you need to start a chapter and met the requirements for having a chapter. Come ready to work! By the end of the course you will breathe a big sigh of relief as you will feel empowered to get your chapter up and running.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

CTSO New Advisor Training
2020-10-03 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level. Teachers that have strong student organizations love the benefits of having students involved in them. Students become leaders, take ownership in their CTE Program, increase their technical knowledge and skill through completion, and make friends.
Skills USA, Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), Future Farmers of America (FFA), Health Occupation Students Association (HOSA), Distribute Education Club of America (DECA), Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) and Educators Rising are the seven approved CTSO’s in Arizona.
Come and learn about the CTSO that YOU will be advising! This is a very practical, hands-on course that provides the information, guidance and time you need to start a chapter and met the requirements for having a chapter. Come ready to work! By the end of the course you will breathe a big sigh of relief as you will feel empowered to get your chapter up and running.
The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

CTE Program Management
2020-10-01 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
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!
The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

CTSO Officer Training - SkillsUSA - Session 5
2020-09-29 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
You and your officers will work as a team to select officer duties, submit a constitution and/or by-laws, develop a first draft of the annual Program of Work, create an agenda for an upcoming meeting, and more. Your CTSO State Advisor and a State Officer will be joining us for this training.
Please invite 4-7 officers or potential officers to the training! Teachers are encouraged to attend and fully engage with their teams for the whole day.
The course runs 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch.
NOTE: Both CTSO Officer Training and Advanced Officer Training courses are required for ADE certificate.

CTE Essentials
2020-09-26 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
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.
Note: ADE credit with successful completion of required homework.

Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
2020-09-25 08:00 - 15:30 | AZ
This one-day course is designed to provide CTE educators and other interested parties with a broad understanding of special education. During the course of this interactive workshop, we will cover a range of topics include 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.
The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

CTSO Officer Training - FBLA
2020-09-24 08:30 - 14:30 | AZ
You and your officers will work as a team to select officer duties, submit a constitution and/or by-laws, develop a first draft of the annual Program of Work, create an agenda for an upcoming meeting, and more. Your CTSO State Advisor and a State Officer will be joining us for this training.
Please invite 4-7 officers or potential officers to the training! Teachers are encouraged to attend and fully engage with their teams for the whole day.
The course runs 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch.

CTSO Officer Training - SkillsUSA - Session 4
2020-09-22 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

Work-Based Learning
2020-09-19 08:00 - 16:00 | NATIVE Central Campus, .6mi E of Kayenta Chapter, US-163, Kayenta, AZ, 86033, United States
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!
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

Grading & Assessment
2020-09-16 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-09-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit for this class.
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.
NOTE: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE credit.

Classroom Management
2020-09-16 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
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.
This is a 2-day course. Both days are required. The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
ADE Credit Available

Classroom Management
2020-09-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions and complete the homework in order to earn credit for this class.
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 leave with a draft that defines your procedures, routines, classroom rules, and consequences.
NOTE: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE Credit.

CTSO Officer Training - SkillsUSA - Session 3
2020-09-15 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

CTSO New Advisor Training
2020-09-12 08:00 - 15:30 | AZ

CTSO Officer Training - DECA
2020-09-10 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom
You and your officers will work as a team to select officer duties, submit a constitution and/or by-laws, develop a first draft of the annual Program of Work, create an agenda for an upcoming meeting, and more. Your CTSO State Advisor and a State Officer will be joining us for this training.
Please invite 4-7 officers or potential officers to the training! Teachers are encouraged to attend and fully engage with their teams for the whole day.
The course runs 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
NOTE: Both CTSO Officer Training and Advanced Officer Training courses are required for ADE certificate.

Laboratory Safety and Management
2020-09-10 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
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.
The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.
Note: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.

CTSO Officer Training - SkillsUSA - Session 2
2020-09-08 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

Instructional Best Practice Day 2
2020-09-02 04:00 - 18:00 | Online via Zoom
This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit for this class.
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 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 complete this training will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers.
There is no homework for this class. You will only receive 1 ADE Credit if you attend all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 2.
This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation!

CTSO Officer Training - SkillsUSA - Session 1
2020-09-01 08:30 - 14:30 | Online via Zoom

Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
2020-08-29 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom

Empowering Students through Professional Skills
2020-08-27 16:00 - 18:00, 2020-08-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Online via Zoom
This class will be hosted ONLINE using Zoom. You MUST attend ALL 4 sessions to earn credit
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 homework, this course qualifies for ADE credit.
NOTE: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE credit.

Instructional Best Practices
2020-08-27 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
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 AZCTE Curriculum Consortium with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE courses written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
This is a 2-day course. Both days are required. The course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch.

Methods of Teaching CTE - Session 1
2020-08-27 08:00 - 15:30 | Online via Zoom
Introduction to the Philosophy of CTE. The CTE Delivery Model, The Premier JTED Program, Classroom Instruction, Student Engagement, Classroom Management, Procedures, Discipline with Dignity, and Program Management.

The Methods of Teaching Career and Technical Education program allows you to enroll and fulfill the following courses: Instructional Best Practices, Classroom Management, and Program Management.

Note: This is a multi-course program spanning 5 days.

Methods Day 1-2 Instructional Best Practices – August 27-28, 2020

Methods Day 3-4 Classroom Management – September 16-17, 2020

Methods Day 5 – Program Management – October 1, 2020

8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
