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SUMMARY:Foundations of Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nThis class is designed for new CTE teachers\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close August 31st\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \nThis 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. \nThis 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. \nUpon 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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-09-09-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260912T120000
DTSTAMP:20260711T221231Z
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SUMMARY:National Board Certification for CTE Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Elevate Your Practice. Advance Your Career. \nNational Board Certification is a prestigious teaching certification recognized nationwide as the gold standard for accomplished teaching practice. This voluntary certification pathway is designed by educators\, for educators—ensuring the process reflects the real work you do with students every day. \nCourse Kickoff:\nSeptember 12\, 2026\n9:00 a.m – noon\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ 85308 \nVirtual Courses:\nSeptember 14\, 21\, and 28\, 2026\n5:00 – 7:00 pm \nWho Can Pursue It \nTeachers\, school counselors\, and other CTE professionals with at least three years of experience can begin the certification process at any point in their career. Whether you’re early in your journey or a veteran educator\, this opportunity is tailored to where you are now. \nWhy It Matters for CTE \n\nProfessional Development Designed for You: This isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach. National Board Certification is structured around your authentic classroom or counseling practice\, making it relevant and immediately applicable to your work.\nEducator-Centered Process: Educators are involved in every aspect of the assessment\, ensuring the standards and evaluations genuinely reflect accomplished CTE practice.\nState Recognition & Recertification: In our state\, National Board Certification qualifies you for recertification\, streamlining your professional credential requirements.\nProgram Monitoring Benefits: Certified professionals strengthen overall program quality and accountability\, supporting your school’s commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.\nFinancial Incentives: Many districts across our state offer financial incentives to support National Board Certification\, helping offset costs and recognizing your commitment to excellence.\n\nThe Bottom Line \nThis is professional growth on your terms—a chance to formalize the expertise you’ve already developed and position yourself as a leader in CTE education. \nReady to explore this opportunity? Contact:  \n\nLauren Moraga lmoraga@pimajted.org\nKimberly McCroy kmccroy@pimajted.org
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/national-board-certification-for-cte-professionals/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260915T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260915T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T234548Z
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UID:27506-1789459200-1789486200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course \nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.\nCourse 1: 9/15/26\nCourse 2: 9/16/26 \nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 8th\, 2026.\nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nThis course is an introduction to the design and use of the 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 35 CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. This course is excellent for every teacher. Ace your next evaluation!
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-09-15-16-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Suite 100\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260629T161116Z
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SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE employees\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 9th\, 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. \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-09-17-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260804T211437Z
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UID:27524-1789632000-1789660800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lab Safety & Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details: \n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 11\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you attend the class.\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/lab-safety-management-9-17-2026/
LOCATION:STEDY\, 899 East Plaza Circle\, Suite 1\, Yuma\, AZ\, 85365\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260921T080000
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SUMMARY:Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
DESCRIPTION:Level 3\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course \nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 14\, 2026.\nThis course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them\, use already created rubrics to assess their use\, explore strategies to embed them across their curriculum\, and methods to evaluate 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/empowering-students-through-professional-skills-9-21-2026/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Empowering Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T160000
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UID:27433-1790236800-1790265600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:Level 2 \nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers \nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 16th\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org \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-09-16-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T153000
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UID:27509-1790409600-1790436600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 18th\, 2026. \nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nThis one-day course is designed to provide CTE educators and other interested parties with a broad understanding of special education. During the course of this interactive workshop\, we will cover a range of topics\, 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. \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-09-26-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Suite 100\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85714\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260803T235240Z
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UID:27514-1790668800-1790695800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Foundations of Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Level 1\nThis class is designed for new CTE teachers\n\nNOTE: Registration for this course will close September 18th\, 2026.\nThis course consists of TWO 8-hour classes. You must attend BOTH classes to receive credit.\nCourse 1: 9/29/26\nCourse 2: 9/30/26 \nRegistration:\nIf you need a Frontline Account visit: pimajted.org/professional-development-frontline-accounts/\nIf you already have a Frontline Account register by going to: app.frontlineeducation.com/select/ \nThis 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. \nUpon 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.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-09-29-30-26/
LOCATION:Butterfield Corporate Plaza\, 3700 E. Columbia Street\, Suite 100\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85714\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260724T181058Z
CREATED:20260724T180945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T181058Z
UID:27462-1790755200-1790784000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
DESCRIPTION:NOTE: Registration for this course will close September 22\, 2026. If wanting to register after the deadline\, please email PD@west-mec.org. \nLevel 3\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers \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-9-30-26/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC\, 5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
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