Lesson Plan Writing
2026-12-10 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Phoenix) | Online via Zoom
NOTE: Registration for this course will close November 24, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class.
*Must attend both evenings to earn credit:
Day 1: 12/3/26 from 4:00 pm-8:00 pm
Day 2: 12/10/26 from 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.

Instructional Best Practices
2027-01-06 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 1
This class is designed for all CTE teachers
Option B approved course
This course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.
Course 1: 1/06/27
Course 2: 1/13/27
NOTE: Registration for this course will close December 29th, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org.
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!
There 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.

Mastering the Art of Motivation
2027-01-14 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 3
Recommended Prerequisites: Completion of Foundations of Classroom Management and Bridging Proficiency in Classroom Management
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year

NOTE: Registration for this course will close January, 6th 2027. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org
This is an advanced course that builds upon foundational classroom management skills. This course is designed for high school educators to equip them with the philosophy and practical tools needed to cultivate a motivating and empowering environment within their Career and Technical Education (CTE) classrooms and laboratories. Grounded in Arizona’s Professional Skills Standards, the course serves as a guiding framework for establishing clear rtJles and procedures that foster student engagement and success. Educators will be trained to instill a Growth Mindset among their students, nurturing resilience and a passion for learning. Throughout the course, teachers will learn gradual strategies to delegate responsibility to their students, empowering them to take ownership of their learning journey.
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
2027-01-26 08:00 - 16:00 | START @ West-MEC, 5405 N 99th Ave, Glendale, AZ, 85305, United States
Level 3
This class is designed for teachers in at least their 2nd year
You must teach a program that has a Technical Skills Assessment (TSA)
This course is not for instructors of Local Occupational Programs (LOP)
Option B approved course

NOTE: Registration for this course will close January, 18 2027. If wanting to register after the deadline, please email PD@west-mec.org
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 often get to work with peers in same CTE Program as they 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 point as a result of designing a dynamic, competitive, fun experience for students as they prep for the TSA.
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.
