Lesson Plan Writing
2026-02-17 16:00 - 2026-02-19 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:

Level 2
Option B approved course

Event Times:

Day 1 (2/17): 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Day 2 (2/19): 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

This class will show you how to build a lesson plan with all the needed components for student success.
Wouldn’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.
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.

CTE Essentials
2026-02-18 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE employees
Option B approved course

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.
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.

Technical Skills Assessment
2026-02-19 08:00 - 16:00 | River Valley High School, 2250 Laguna Rd., Mohave Valley, AZ, 86440, United States
Student Success on the Technical Skills Assessment Matters! Your school earns A-F points for students who complete a CTE program and pass the TSA. Our State Legislature now looks to TSA scores to determine if CTE programs should be funded. Successfully passing the TSA builds student’s confidence to enter their chosen profession. Having students successfully pass the TSA will make you a rock star in the eyes of administrators and business partners! Teachers work with peers in same CTE Program area to create all of the materials needed for a fun, intense, competitive 8-15-day test preparation experience to help boost scores on the TSA significantly! We hope to see an increase in test scores of 15-30 percentage points as a result of designing a dynamic, competitive, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA.
This is an ADE approved Professional Development course. Upon completion, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 PD clock hours, which equates to 1 semester hour of coursework. Each one-day course has homework that must be submitted in order to receive the credit.
$50 registration fee for those that are not WAVE Member Districts

Instructional Best Practices
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-20 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers.

This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit. Only one registration is required to attend both days—please use the link below to register.

Start: Thursday, February 19, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
End: Friday, February 20, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

This course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum. In this highly engaging course teachers will focus on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on active participation strategies, a strong introduction to each lesson, clear and appropriate objective(s), a variety of ways to meet the objective(s), and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven across the entire workshop. All participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

School-Based Enterprises 5 of 5
2026-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:
Participants must be in a program that can support an SBE. If you have questions, please contact PD@west-mec.org

Level 4
Prerequisite: Completion of Work-Based Learning
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year
This class is designed for CTE teachers who create and implement a School-Based Enterprise
Participants must create a business plan for a new School-Based Enterprise (SBE) or an in-depth analysis of a current SBE to earn ADE credit
Option B approved course

This is a synchronous course that will have five (5) virtual meetings

Participants are required to be on camera and have a functioning microphone for the duration of all five virtual session
Participants must attend from a quiet, uninterrupted space
This is an interactive class that will require your active participation
After registering, a Zoom link will be sent

Participants must attend all five (5) virtual meetings from 4 pm-6 pm

Monday, Janaury 12, 2026
Monday, Janaury 26, 2026
Monday, February 2, 2026
Monday, February 9, 2026
Monday, February 23, 2026

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.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes attending all five (5) virtual sessions and submission of classwork and homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Bridging Proficiency In Classroom Management
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations of Classroom Management
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

This intermediate-level professional development course is designed for CTE educators seeking to deepen their classroom management expertise. Building on foundational skills, participants will explore practical strategies to establish positive classroom climates, craft professional syllabi, optimize physical space for safety and learning, and implement effective discipline protocols tailored to hands-on, career-focused instruction.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes the submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Effective Demonstrations
2026-02-26 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course
Please bring a laptop

Whether 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.
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.

Literacy For CTE
2026-03-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:

Level 2
This class is designed for all CTE teachers

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close February 20th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
Research and experience show that implementing effective reading and terminology practices directly impacts student academic success. CTE students with strong reading and terminology skills are able to make connections to new content quicker, perform better on certifications and assessments, and engage more readily in professional communication in industry.
This course is designed to equip teachers to use their program instructional terminology along with high-yield vocabulary practices to plan and teach in both the class and hands-on settings. Whereas technical reading and performance-based literacy focus on standards for reading, writing, listening, and speaking, this course takes a deeper look at using effective reading and terminology strategies.
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.

PK Test Prep
2026-03-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:

Level 3 CTE Class
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test
Session Dates: March 2 – April 13, 2026
Participants are required to attend a Zoom Kick-Off Meeting on Monday, March 2, from 4-5 pm

This 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.
This 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.
Participants must complete one section per week. The class will close on April 13 at midnight.
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.

Effective Demonstrations
2026-03-03 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

Whether 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.
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.

Formative Assessments For CTE Programs
2026-03-03 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 4
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year

This highly engaging course will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the purpose 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 the 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.
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.

Foundations of Classroom Management
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-06 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Level 1
This class is designed for new CTE teachers

Event Details:

Day 1: Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Day 2: Friday, March 6, 2026 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

This course is equivalent to the previous Classroom Management course, which has been restructured into a three-level series, with Foundations of Classroom Management as the first level. Due to this change, the ADE will not accept certificates for both Classroom Management and Foundations of Classroom Management.
This foundational course is designed to equip emerging educators with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to develop a positive learning environment. Participants will explore various aspects of the education profession, including terminology, characteristics of professional conduct, and classroom management strategies. Through a detailed examination, participants will develop clear and enforceable rules that promote respect, responsibility, and safety. Participants will examine the role of consequences in shaping student behavior and promoting accountability while creating and implementing consistent procedures to streamline classroom activities and maximize instructional time. By the course’s conclusion, educators will emerge equipped with practical tools and insights to navigate the complexities of classroom management with confidence and professionalism.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes the submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Using Advisory Councils Effectively
2026-03-09 16:00 - 2026-03-11 20:00 | Online via Zoom
Event Details:

Level 3
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

Event Times:

Day 1 (3/9): 4:00-8:00 pm
Day 2 (3/11): 4:00-8:00 pm

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close February 28th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
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.

Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
2026-03-12 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 3
This class is designed for all CTE teachers

This course is designed to provide CTE educators and other interested parties with a broad understanding of special education. During the course of this interactive 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.
Our goal is to provide you with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively.
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.

Program Management
2026-03-24 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Event Details:

Level 4
This class is designed for CTE teachers in at least their 2nd year of teaching
Participants must work in a state-approved CTE program
Option B approved course
Please bring a laptop

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, CTED, 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, and program assessments, attracting and retaining non-traditional students, and more.
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.

Lab Safety and Management
2026-03-27 08:00 - 15:30 | Pima JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W. Master Pieces Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 24th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
This Premier Series Course is only available to CURRENT High School Career and Technical teachers.
ADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies
Course Length: 1 day + homework
Date: March 27, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Pima JTED @ Master Pieces
Building 1 – PD Classroom
2855 W Master Pieces Drive
Tucson, Arizona 85741
If you do not have a Pima JTED account, please contact Mary Andrade at mandrade@pimajted.org or (520) 256-4169.

CTE Essentials
2026-03-31 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE employees
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 26th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
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.

Using Advisory Councils Effectively (online)
2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Online/virtual instruction
Level 3
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course
Session Dates: April 1, 2026 – May 13, 2026
Participants are required to attend a Zoom Kick-Off Meeting on Wednesday, April 1, from 4-5 pm

NOTE: Registration for this course class will close March 24, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org.
This six-week asynchronous online course combines flexible scheduling with a structured weekly pace. Each week, a new module with lectures, readings, and learning activities will be released. You can complete the materials and assignments at times that work best for you within each weekly period.
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.
The class will close on May 13 at midnight.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
2026-04-02 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 3
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Please bring your Scope & Sequence
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 30th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
This course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics to assess their use, explore strategies to embed them across their curriculum, and methods to evaluate students.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Advanced Methods Of CTE
2026-04-07 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 4
Prerequisite: Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year
Please bring a laptop

This 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:

Examining Beliefs About Learning – developing your own personal philosophy about learning
Motivating Adolescent Learners – identify characteristics of adolescents and design a classroom that is especially effective for high school students
Engagement – active participation strategies to use every day in your classroom: instruction models, active participation strategies, and major components that are especially effective with adolescents.

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.

Grading and Assessment
2026-04-10 08:00 - 16:00 | Online via Zoom
Event Details:

Level 2
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
NOT an Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 31st, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
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.
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.

Work-Based Learning
2026-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 | West-MEC District Office, 5487 N. 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
NOTE: Registration for this course will close April 6th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org.
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!
**This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement.
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.

CTE Essentials
2026-04-16 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States

Bridging Proficiency In Classroom Management
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-17 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
Prerequisite: Completion of Foundations of Classroom Management
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 13th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
This intermediate-level professional development course is designed for CTE educators seeking to deepen their classroom management expertise. Building on foundational skills, participants will explore practical strategies to establish positive classroom climates, craft professional syllabi, optimize physical space for safety and learning, and implement effective discipline protocols tailored to hands-on, career-focused instruction.
Upon successful completion of the course, which includes the submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Program Management
2026-04-17 08:00 - 16:00 | Page High School, 434 South Lake Powell Boulevard, Page, AZ, 86040, United States
Event Details:

Level 4
This class is designed for CTE teachers in at least their 2nd year of teaching
Participants must work in a state-approved CTE program
Option B approved course
Please bring a laptop

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 10th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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 CTED 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!
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.

Program Management
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 4
This class is designed for CTE teachers in at least their 2nd year of teaching
Participants must work in a state-approved CTE program
Option B approved course
Please bring a laptop

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 15th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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, CTED, 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, and program assessments, attracting and retaining non-traditional students, and more.
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.

CTE Essentials
2026-04-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Online/virtual instruction
Event Details:

Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE employees
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 10th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
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.

Instructional Best Practices
2026-04-22 08:00 - 2026-04-23 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 1
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers.

This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit. Only one registration is required to attend both days—please use the link below to register.

Start: Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM
End: Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 17th, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the 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 active participation strategies, a strong introduction to each lesson, clear and appropriate objective(s), a variety of ways to meet the objective(s), and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven across the entire workshop. All participants whose districts are members of the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium and who complete both days of this workshop will receive password-protected access to the Curriculum Connection with its 3500+ bank of outstanding lesson plans for more than 20 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.

Work-Based Learning
2026-04-24 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 3
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 21st, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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!
**This course satisfies the ADE requirement for the Cooperative Education Endorsement.
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.

Grading and Assessment
2026-04-28 08:00 - 15:30 | JTED @ Master Pieces, 2855 W Master Pieces Drive, Building 1/PD Classroom, Tucson, AZ, 85741, United States
Event Details:

Level 2
No prerequisite
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
NOT an Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 23rd, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
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.
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.
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.
