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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260410T160000
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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\nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close March 31st\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. \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-04-10-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260309T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20251105T225617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T195153Z
UID:26885-1773072000-1773259200@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\nEvent Times: \n\nDay 1 (3/9): 4:00-8:00 pm\nDay 2 (3/11): 4:00-8:00 pm\n\nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close February 28th\, 2026. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nThis 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-03-09-11-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20250924T223027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T223027Z
UID:26764-1769702400-1769706000@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\nSession Dates: January 29\, 2026 – March 12\, 2026\nParticipants are required to attend a Zoom Kick-Off Meeting on Thursday\, January 29\, from 4-5 pm\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 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. \nThe class will close on March 12 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/using-advisory-councils-effectively-1-29-26/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250620T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250613T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
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:20250610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250610T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250606T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250606T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20241031T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241031T221302Z
UID:25602-1746259200-1746288000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 3\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nPlease bring your Scope & Sequence\nOption B approved course\n\nThis 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. \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. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/empowering-students-through-professional-skills-5-3/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Empowering Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20241004T170411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T172732Z
UID:25456-1744012800-1744041600@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. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success-14-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250328T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20250305T203926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T204510Z
UID:25959-1743148800-1743175800@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-3-28-25/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Program Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250307T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20241004T165118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T172534Z
UID:25448-1741334400-1741363200@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. \n  \n  \nRegister Here 
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-18-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20250210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20241004T164627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241004T172409Z
UID:25446-1739174400-1739203200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Literacy For CTE
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 2\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers\nOption B approved course\n\nResearch 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. \nThis 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. \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. \n  \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/literacy-for-cte-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Literacy for CTE
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T203747Z
UID:25061-1733817600-1733846400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Program Management
DESCRIPTION:Date: December 10th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close November 26th\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nCTE Program Management \nCourse Description: \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. 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! \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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/12-10-24-cte-program-management
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-program-management-5/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTE Program Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241119T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T203646Z
UID:25059-1732003200-1732032000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 19th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close November 5th\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nLesson Plan Writing \nCourse Description: \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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK:\nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/11-19-24-lesson-plan-writing
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-19/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241103
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T202901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T202901Z
UID:25052-1730419200-1730591999@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Scope and Sequence
DESCRIPTION:Date: November 1st & 2nd\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close October 18th\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nScope 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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/11-1-2-24-scope-sequence
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/scope-and-sequence-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Scope and Sequence
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T202726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T202726Z
UID:25050-1729843200-1729872000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 25th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close October 11th\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nRubrics to Increase Student Success \nCourse Description: \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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/10-25-24-rubrics
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success-13/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241011T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20241011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T202549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T161544Z
UID:25048-1728633600-1728662400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
DESCRIPTION:Date: October 11th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close September 27th\, 2024. A payment or PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nFormative Assessments for CTE Programs \nCourse Description: \nThis class will give you an opportunity to look at the big picture 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 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. \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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/10-11-24-formative
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/formative-assessments-for-cte-programs-4/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240909T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240909T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240820T065439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T065439Z
UID:25319-1725868800-1725895800@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/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T202102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T202102Z
UID:25042-1725004800-1725033600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 30th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close August 16th\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nCTE Essentials \nCourse Description: \nThe 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. \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. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/8-30-24-cte-ess
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-14/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240611T201921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T201921Z
UID:25040-1723766400-1723939199@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading and Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Date: August 16th – 17th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 a.m – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close August 2nd\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nTechnical Reading and Performance Literacy \nCourse Description: \nYour CTE classroom truly is the key to meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards. This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program\, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons\, AND it will give you strategies to take back to your classroom to increase your students’ ability to read difficult technical information more effectively. Come find out why CTE really is a powerful driver for creating literate employees for our 21st century workforce. \nUpon successful completion of Technical Reading and Performance Literacy participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework. \nLocation: Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLINK: \nhttps://new.login.acteaz.org/registrations/conference/08-16-17-2024-trapl
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-and-performance-literacy/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading & Performance Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240614T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T225955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T225955Z
UID:24505-1718352000-1718379000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this workshop\, you will learn how to form a committee\, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings\, and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. \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: June 14\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/using-advisory-councils-effectively-15-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240613T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240613T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T224707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224707Z
UID:24488-1718265600-1718292600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lab Safety and Management (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION: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. \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: June 13\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/lab-safety-and-management-3-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240612T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240612T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T224346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T224346Z
UID:24484-1718179200-1718206200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Work-Based Learning (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Create meaningful work-based learning experiences for your students. This course will provide teachers with a variety of models of work-based learning along with the associated forms\, agreements\, and guidelines. You will select the model that is most appropriate for your situation and create a plan to implement work-based learning as a part of your premier program! \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: June 12\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/work-based-learning-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Work-Based Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240607T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240607T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T222220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T222220Z
UID:24457-1717747200-1717774200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:The CTE Delivery Model is THE premier educational system for all students. CTE Essentials will give you an overview of each of the four components of this outstanding model\, and allow you time to process how you can incorporate each element into all of your instructional units as you plan your program’s calendar. It will also provide some insight into the many roles a CTE teacher plays in the course of any school day\, where to find support to meet those expectations\, and how to transition between each of them. CTE Essentials is truly a must-have course for the teacher who is looking to build a strong program for students. \nThis Premier Series course is available to Middle School and High School CTE teachers\, administrators\, and support personnel. \nADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit\, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies \nCourse Length: 1 day + homework \nDate: June 7\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/cte-essentials-15-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T225218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T225218Z
UID:24495-1717027200-1717199999@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Scope and Sequence (Virtual\, Two-Day Course)
DESCRIPTION:Developing a scope and sequence is an important first step in delivering an effective CTE program! In this hands-on course\, CTE teachers will have an opportunity to look at the overall scope of their program to identify what students need to know and be able to do in order to meet industry demands. You will examine your program standards and design a sequence of instructional units to assist you in getting students where they need to be. The final product? A scope and sequence that is designed specifically for your program by you! \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: 2 days\, no homework \nDate: May 30 – 31\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. each day \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/scope-and-sequence-two-day-course-2-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Scope and Sequence
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240528T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240528T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231103T222802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T222802Z
UID:24466-1716883200-1716910200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics. This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. 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. \nADE Credit Available: Yes – 1 Semester Hour (SH) Credit\, Satisfies Professional Knowledge (PK) deficiencies \nCourse Length: 1 day + homework \nDate: May 28\, 2024 \nTime:  8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Zoom. Upon registration\, you will receive an email with the Zoom meeting link. \nLink: https://infohub.pimajted.org/login?&page=%2Fmain%2F \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/grading-and-assessment-15-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240515T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240515T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20240104T200754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T200754Z
UID:24677-1715760000-1715788800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 15\, 2024 \nRegistration closes May 1\, 2024.  \nTime: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close November 28th\, 2023. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nCourse Description: \nIn this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing procedures and routines that are perfect for YOUR situation. In this course\, we will take a deep look at the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” and develop classroom rules and consequences. Participants will be empowered to create an atmosphere which is conducive to learning and high expectations. All of this is based on the belief that excellent classroom management is built on the foundation of well-planned\, relevant and engaging lessons. \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. (Pima JTED offers this as a two day course with no homework) \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-virtual-2/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240507T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20231113T181145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T184237Z
UID:24546-1715068800-1715097600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Formative Assessments in CTE (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Date: May 7th\, 2024 \nTime: 8:00 am – 4:00 p.m. \nNOTE: Registration for this Premier Series class will close April 23rd\, 2024. A PO must be received before you can attend the class. \nCourse Description: \nThis class will give you an opportunity to look at the big picture 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 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. \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. \nLocation: Virtual via Zoom \nCost: $100.00 per participant – Includes all materials. \nLink: – Formative Assessments
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/formative-assessments-in-cte-virtual/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260513T112916
CREATED:20230608T183359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T183412Z
UID:23692-1714953600-1715039999@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Professional Knowledge Assessment Prep Course (PK Test Prep)
DESCRIPTION:Session Dates: May 6 – June 17\, 2024 \n\nLevel 2 CTE Class\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers who must take the Assessment of Professional Knowledge Test.\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\, May 6\, from 4-5 pm. Participants must complete one section per week. The class will close on June 17 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. \nLocation: Online \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/312 – Registration opens July 1\, 2023 \nDates: May 6 – June 17\, 2024 \nCost: $50
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/professional-knowledge-assessment-prep-course-pk-test-prep-7/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
CATEGORIES:Professional Knowledge Assessment Course
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