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SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics. This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. \nHow 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. \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/technical-reading-performance-literacy-2/2021-02-12/
LOCATION:Poston Butte HS\, 32375 N Gantzel Rd.\, San Tan\, AZ\, 85143
CATEGORIES:Performance Literacy,Technical Reading,Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210209T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210209T180000
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SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. \nIn 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. \nParticipants 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. \nNOTE:  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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-6/2021-02-09/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
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UID:16953-1612512000-1612539000@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. \n\nInstructor:  Curt Bertelsen\nFor: All CTE Teachers\nADE Credit Available:  Yes\nOne Semester Hour (SH) Credit\nSatisfies Professional Knowledge\n(PK) deficiencies\n\n\nCourse Length: 1 day + homework\n\n\nSpring 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nFebruary 5\, 2021\n(One-day + homework)\n\n\n\n\nSummer 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nJune 4\, 2021\n(One-day + homework)\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-3/2021-02-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210127T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201221T133928Z
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UID:16998-1611734400-1611761400@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. In addition\, 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. \n\nInstructor:  Cathy Carey\nFor: All CTE Teachers\nADE Credit Available:  Yes\nOne Semester Hour (SH) Credit\nSatisfies Professional Knowledge\n(PK) deficiencies\n\n\nCourse Length: 2 days no homework\n\n\nSpring 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nJanuary 27-28\, 2021\n(Two-day course)\n\n\n\n\nSummer 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nJune 9-10\, 2021\n(Two-day course)\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-3/2021-01-27/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210126T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210126T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201103T034938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:15854-1611676800-1611684000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 2
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You MUST attend all 4 sessions to earn credit for this class. \nThis 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. \nAll 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. \nThere 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. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management.  It is open for registration.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-2/2021-01-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201221T132943Z
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UID:16995-1611648000-1611675000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The CTE Delivery Model is THE premier educational system for all students. CTE Essentials will give you an overview of each of the four components of this outstanding model\, and allow you time to process how you can incorporate each element into all of your instructional units as you plan your program’s calendar.  It will also provide some insight into the many roles a CTE teacher plays in the course of any school day\, where to find support to meet those expectations\, and how to transition between each of them.  CTE Essentials is a truly necessary course for the teacher who is looking to build a strong program for students. \n\nInstructor:  Bertelsen and Kimberly McCroy\nFor: All CTE Teachers\nADE Credit Available:  Yes\nOne Semester Hour (SH) Credit\nSatisfies Professional Knowledge\n(PK) deficiencies\n\n\nCourse Length: 1 day + homework\n\n\nSpring 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nJanuary 26\, 2021\n(One-day + homework)\n\n\n\n\nSummer 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nJune 11\, 2021\n(One-day + homework)\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-3/2021-01-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210125T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201209T015149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16823-1611590400-1611597600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class.\nWe will mail you a packet of participation materials.\nThis course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement. \nCreate 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 apart of your premier program! \nNOTE:  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 with Cooperative Education Endorsement.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/work-based-learning-5/2021-01-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Work-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201219T112759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16854-1611388800-1611415800@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! \n\nInstructor:  Curt Bertelsen\nFor: All CTE Teachers\nADE Credit Available:  Yes\nOne Semester Hour (SH) Credit\nSatisfies Professional Knowledge\n(PK) deficiencies\n\n\nCourse Length: 2 days no homework\n\n\nSpring 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nSaturday\, January 23\, 2021\nSaturday\, January 30\, 2021\n(Two-day course)\n\n\nDates:\nFebruary 17-18\, 2021\n(Two-day course)\n\n\nDates:\nApril 14-15\, 2021\n(Two-day course)\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/16854/2021-01-23/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210112T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210112T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201103T034534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:15849-1610467200-1610474400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 1
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. \nThis 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. \nThis 8-hour class is “Day 1” of a 2 day set.  You may wish to also sign up for Instructional Best Practices Day 2 (a seperate 8 hour class)!  The third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the “IBP Day 1” 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. \nThere 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. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation!
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-2/2021-01-12/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210109T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201219T200832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16946-1610179200-1610206200@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 because of designing a dynamic\, competitive\, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA. \n\nInstructor:  Curt Bertelsen and Lee Jessen\nFor: All CTE Teachers\nADE Credit Available:  Yes\nOne Semester Hour (SH) Credit\nSatisfies Professional Knowledge\n(PK) deficiencies\n\n\nCourse Length: 1 day + homework\n\n\nSpring 2021\n\n\n\n\nDates:\nSaturday\, January 9\, 2021\nOptional Open Lab day to assist participant with homework:\nTuesday\, January 12\, 2021\n\n\nDates:\nFebruary 2\, 2021\nOptional Open Lab day to assist participant with homework:\nWednesday\, February 3\, 2021\n\n\n\nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-skills-assessment/2021-01-09/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201212T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201022T222249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:15843-1607760000-1607788800@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! \nThis is an ADE approved Professional Development Event. Upon completion of this training and any homework assigned you will earn the equivalent of one college credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/ctso-new-advisor-training-6/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTSO New Advisor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T070953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:6622-1607328000-1607355000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY: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 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. \nADE Credit Available
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-2/2020-12-07/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201205T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T073256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16440-1607155200-1607182200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this workshop 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. \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201203T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201203T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T072412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16436-1606982400-1607009400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Rubrics to Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:CTE courses are driven by student-created projects. Rubrics are an evaluation tool that can increase the quality of those student projects while simultaneously giving the teacher a quicker\, fairer way to assess their quality. Come to this workshop with one or two student projects that you would like to assess more easily\, and you will leave with an excellent rubric that you personalized for your classroom and the confidence and skills to create additional rubrics for the other student projects in your curriculum. \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-rubrics-to-increase-student-success/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201201T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T072547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16437-1606809600-1606836600@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. \nThis is a 2-day course. Both days are required.  \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-classroom-teaching/2020-12-01/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Effective Classroom Teaching
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201123T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201123T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T081111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16455-1606120200-1606141800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTSO Advanced Officer Training (with officers)
DESCRIPTION:This is a one-day workshop\, designed for CTSO officer teams and advisors.  This workshop covers those skills associated with conducting meetings including parliamentary procedure. Participating teams receive resource materials. \nPlease invite 4-7 officers (ideally the same students that participated in CTSO Officer Training)! \nTeachers are to attend and fully engage with their teams for the whole day. \nThe course runs 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch. \nNOTE: Teachers must attend both the Beginning and Advanced CTSO Officer Training sessions in the same school year to receive ADE Credit
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/ctso-advanced-officer-training-with-officers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTSO Advanced Officer Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T065953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:6614-1605686400-1605713400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
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 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! \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-2/2020-11-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T064137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16422-1605686400-1605713400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Methods of Teaching CTE - Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMethods Day 1-2 Instructional Best Practices – November 18-19\, 2020\nMethods Day 3-4 Classroom Management – December 7-8\, 2020\nMethods Day 5 – Program Management – April 6\, 2020\n8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/methods-of-teaching-cte-2/2020-11-18/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Methods of Teaching CTE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201117T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201117T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201022T222814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:15845-1605601800-1605630600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:In this course teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures and routines\nthat are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to\nensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student\nbehavior. Participants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between\nteacher and students and leave with a draft that defines procedures\, routines\, classroom rules and consequences. \nThis course is part of the Premier Series of “Professional Knowledge” courses is designed for\nProvisionally Certified CTE Teachers to earn a Standard CTE Teaching Certificate. Participants who participate in\nthe course and who complete the follow-up assignments will have the opportunity to earn 15 CEU hours approved\nby ADE. Participants can ask for the ADE certificate that equals ONE credit hour toward CTE certification for\nattending one day training 8:30am-4:30pm and submitting the 8 hour homework assignment.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T181127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16465-1605340800-1605369600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics.  This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. \nHow 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 if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-2/
LOCATION:Yuma HS District Office – PD Bldg\, 3150 S Avenue A\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85364
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T072031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16434-1605340800-1605367800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/work-based-learning/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Work-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201113T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T073624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:16442-1605254400-1605281400@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. \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy/2020-11-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Performance Literacy,Technical Reading,Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201105T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201105T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201006T004820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160317Z
UID:15802-1604592000-1604599200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Professional Knowledge Assessment Course
DESCRIPTION:Are you prepared to take AEPA Professional Knowledge Assessment for Secondary Education? This course provides an overview of standards and material covered on the exam. \nParticipants will engage in discussion and application activities in regard to student development and learning\, assessment\, instruction\, the learning environment\, and the professional environment to prepare for the assessment. \nNOTE:  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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/professional-knowledge-assessment-course/2020-11-05/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Knowledge Assessment Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201103T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T072236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:16435-1604390400-1604417400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics.  This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. \nHow 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. \nThis 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. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201102T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201102T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201006T005036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:15807-1604332800-1604340000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You MUST attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. \nYour CTE classroom truly is the key to 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 students’ ability to read difficult technical information more effectively. \nCome find out why CTE really is a powerful driver for creating literate employees for our 21st century workforce. \nNOTE:  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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading/2020-11-02/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201029T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T075052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:16448-1603960200-1603981800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTSO Officer Training - FCCLA - Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch. \nNOTE:  Both CTSO Officer Training and Advanced Officer Training courses are required for ADE certificate.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/ctso-officer-training-fccla-session-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTSO Officer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T180000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201006T005320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:15824-1603814400-1603821600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
DESCRIPTION:This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom.  You MUST attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. \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 include 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 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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-4/2020-10-27/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T163000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20201013T000722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:15836-1603787400-1603816200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
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 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! \nThis is a 2-day course. Both days are required. The course runs 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-3/2020-10-27/
LOCATION:NAVIT Office\, 951 W. Snowflake Blvd.\, Snowflake\, AZ\, 85937\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201027T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T075328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:6673-1603787400-1603809000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTSO Officer Training - HOSA - Session 2
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease 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. \nThe course runs 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. with a 30-minute lunch. \nNOTE:  Both CTSO Officer Training and Advanced Officer Training courses are required for ADE certificate.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/ctso-officer-training-hosa-session-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTSO Officer Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20201024T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20201024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T043453
CREATED:20200805T074041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160318Z
UID:16443-1603526400-1603553400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:This class will show you how to build a lesson plan with all the needed components for student success. \nWouldn’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. \nThis is a 2-day course. The second day is an optional open lab. \nThe course runs 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day with a 30-minute lunch. \nNote: There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn ADE credit.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing/2020-10-24/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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