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SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \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 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. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-22-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T232945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T214822Z
UID:25921-1750406400-1750435200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Rubrics To Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nCTE 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success-14-3-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250619T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250619T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T205451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T205451Z
UID:25287-1750320000-1750348800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE employees\nOption B approved course\n\nThe 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-18/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T232802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T181153Z
UID:25919-1750147200-1750262400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nPrerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2\nNOT an Option B approved course\n\nThis 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-21-3/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T205327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T205327Z
UID:25285-1750147200-1750176000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nAn energetic and involved advisory council can have a significant impact on helping your program and students achieve their goals! This interactive class is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this class\, you will learn how to form a committee\, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings\, and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively-17/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250617T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T205214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T205214Z
UID:25282-1750147200-1750176000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety and Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nAre 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-and-management-5/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T232552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T232552Z
UID:25917-1750060800-1750093200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nWhether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab\, effective demonstrations are crucial. If done correctly\, every student can successfully perform the new skill with little or no frustration\, without wasted materials\, and attain proficiency in a way that will ensure the whole class progresses at an appropriate pace. This is a real career extender! When you are successful in the lab\, and the students are successful in the lab\, teaching can be very rewarding. An added bonus is that students complete the new skill in a safe environment. Come and learn this four-part demonstration method. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-16-2-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Effective Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T232336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T232336Z
UID:25915-1749803400-1749830400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nAn energetic and involved advisory council can have a significant impact on helping your program and students achieve their goals! This interactive class is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this class\, you will learn how to form a committee\, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings\, and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively-17-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T231736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T180911Z
UID:25913-1749715200-1749744000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\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 a part of your premier program! \n**This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/work-based-learning-20-2-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Work-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T204821Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T180647Z
UID:25278-1749715200-1749744000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nPrerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2\nNOT an Option B approved course\n\nThis 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-21/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250612T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T204614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204614Z
UID:25276-1749715200-1749744000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \nYour CTE classroom truly is the key to the meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program\, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons\, AND it will give you strategies to take back to your classroom to increase your student’s ability to read difficult technical information more effectively. \nPerformance Literacy is the partner class for Technical Reading. This second course allows teachers to gain a deeper understanding of writing and speaking standards\, identify how they currently use them in their programs\, and determine specific steps they can take to increase their use of these standards as well as their students’ success with them. \nThe technical literacy standards are skill-driven and a perfect fit for our CTE programs’ focus on career AND college readiness as our students complete their programs. \nCome find out why CTE really is a powerful driver for creating literate employees for our 21st-century workforce! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of Technical Reading and
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-day-2-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250611T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T231353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T231353Z
UID:25911-1749628800-1749657600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\n\n\nLevel 4\nPrerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2\nThis class is designed for advanced CTE teachers\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring a laptop\n\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 – designing 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:  Upon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/advanced-methods-of-teaching-cte-9-2-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250611T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250611T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T204306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204306Z
UID:25272-1749628800-1749655800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTSO New Advisor Training
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n*West-MEC is excited to host CTSO New Advisor Training\, facilitated by CTSO State Director Julie Ellis. Please register for this class using this link. \nCareer and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) will take your CTE Program to the next level. Teachers who have strong student organizations love the benefits of having students involved in them. Students become leaders\, take ownership of their CTE Program\, increase their technical knowledge and skill through completion\, and make friends. \nSkills 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. \nCome 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 meet 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/ctso-new-advisor-training-25/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTSO New Advisor Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T205043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T205043Z
UID:25280-1749542400-1749571200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE educators.\n\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 class\, 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 to provide you with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T204502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T204502Z
UID:25274-1749542400-1749571200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \nYour CTE classroom truly is the key to the meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program\, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons\, AND it will give you strategies to take back to your classroom to increase your student’s ability to read difficult technical information more effectively. \nPerformance Literacy is the partner class for Technical Reading. This second course allows teachers to gain a deeper understanding of writing and speaking standards\, identify how they currently use them in their programs\, and determine specific steps they can take to increase their use of these standards as well as their students’ success with them. \nThe technical literacy standards are skill-driven and a perfect fit for our CTE programs’ focus on career AND college readiness as our students complete their programs. \nCome find out why CTE really is a powerful driver for creating literate employees for our 21st-century workforce! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of Technical Reading and
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-performance-literacy-day-1-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T231150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T231150Z
UID:25909-1749542400-1749569400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety and Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nAre 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-and-management-5-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250609T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T231012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T231012Z
UID:25907-1749456000-1749484800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE employees\nOption B approved course\n\nThe 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-18-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T230739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T161350Z
UID:25905-1749196800-1749225600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nNOT an Option B approved course\n\nAssessing 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-1-27-25-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250604T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250605T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T230603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T230603Z
UID:25903-1749024000-1749139200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nIn this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing procedures and routines that are perfect for their situation. We will take a deep look at the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. \nParticipants will be empowered to create an atmosphere that 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes the submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hour\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-33-2-2-2-2-2/
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:20250602T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250602T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T203515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T205811Z
UID:25270-1748880000-1748905200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:PK Test Prep
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2 CTE Class\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test\nSession Dates: June 2 – July 14\, 2025\n\nThis asynchronous online class allows you to learn at your own pace. You can access lectures\, readings\, and other learning materials to complete assignments and other activities at any time during the six-week period. A significant benefit to asynchronous classes is\, of course\, the flexibility. \nThis course provides an overview of standards and material covered on the NES (formerly AEPA) Professional Knowledge Assessment (Secondary). Participants will engage in discussion and application activities regarding student development and learning\, assessment\, instruction\, the learning environment\, and the professional environment. \nParticipants are required to attend a Zoom Kick-Off Meeting on Monday\, June 2\, from 4-5 pm. Participants must complete one section per week. The class will close on July 14 at midnight. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/pk-test-prep-4/
LOCATION:Online/virtual instruction
CATEGORIES:Professional Knowledge Assessment Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T230340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T230340Z
UID:25901-1748851200-1748880000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Program Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 4\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for advanced CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nWhat 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. \nYou 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 an action plan to be successful with ADE Program Monitoring. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/program-management-12-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Program Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250530T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T230042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T170532Z
UID:25899-1748592000-1748619000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:School-Based Enterprise
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help participants successfully develop and manage a school-based enterprise. Participants will analyze the key components of school-based enterprises and differentiate such from other forms of work-based learning. Participants will also identify the key elements necessary for planning and implementing a school-based enterprise. Finally\, participants will develop a business plan for their proposed enterprise. \nThis Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers. \nADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit\, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies \nCourse Length: 1 day + homework \nDate: May 30\, 2025 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/events/407 \nIf you do not have a Pima JTED account\, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/school-based-enterprise-5-30/
LOCATION:Online/virtual instruction
CATEGORIES:School-Based Enterprises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T203118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T203118Z
UID:25268-1748505600-1748534400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nAssessing 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-17/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T202803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T202803Z
UID:25264-1748505600-1748534400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \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 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. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-2-8/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250529T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T225138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T225138Z
UID:25895-1748419200-1748532600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \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 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. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-22-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250530
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T225610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T225610Z
UID:25897-1748390400-1748563199@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Scope and Sequence
DESCRIPTION:Scope and Sequence \nCourse Description: \nThis class will allow you to prioritize and organize your program’s curriculum for the school year. This is a two-day class. \nThis class will give you an opportunity to look at the big picture of your program and design it in a way that makes sense. During this class\, you will look at all the standards required to prepare your students to enter the field and begin by deciding the order you will teach each unit of instruction. You will also wrestle with the depth and breadth of instruction for each standard you’ve been tasked with teaching. The final product? A scope and sequence that is custom made by you for you. \nUpon successful completion of the course participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/scope-and-sequence-13-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Scope and Sequence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T202936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T202936Z
UID:25266-1748332800-1748361600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nWhether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab\, effective demonstrations are crucial. If done correctly\, every student can successfully perform the new skill with little or no frustration\, without wasted materials\, and attain proficiency in a way that will ensure the whole class progresses at an appropriate pace. This is a real career extender! When you are successful in the lab\, and the students are successful in the lab\, teaching can be very rewarding. An added bonus is that students complete the new skill in a safe environment. Come and learn this four-part demonstration method. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-17/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Effective Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20240813T202415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240813T202415Z
UID:25262-1748332800-1748361600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.  \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 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. \nAll participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation! \nThere is no homework for this class. Upon successful completion of BOTH Instructional Best Practices classes\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-10/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250527T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T233128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T194714Z
UID:25923-1748332800-1748359800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE educators.\n\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 class\, 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 to provide you with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-16-2-2/
LOCATION:JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive\, Building 1/PD Classroom\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250509T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T161905
CREATED:20250212T224802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T224802Z
UID:25893-1746691200-1746806400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nIn this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing procedures and routines that are perfect for their situation. We will take a deep look at the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. \nParticipants will be empowered to create an atmosphere that 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. \nUpon successful completion of the course\, which includes the submission of homework\, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hour\, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-33-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Pima JTED @ Master Pieces\, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr.\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85741\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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