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SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices\, Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nThis 8-hour class is the first class in a 2 class series. You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 2. There is no homework for this class.  \nThis course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  In this highly engaging course\, teachers will focus on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned\, and measurable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nAll participants who complete the IBP Day 1 class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nLocation:\nSTART@West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/152  \nDate: January 12\, 2023 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nCost: $25
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-5/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20221130T201706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221130T201706Z
UID:22869-1672732800-1672761600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\n\nLevel 1\nNo prerequisite\nThis class is designed for all CTE teachers.\n\nIn this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures\, and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student behavior. \nParticipants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between teacher and students and leave with a draft that defines your procedures\, routines\, classroom rules\, and consequences. \nLocation:\nSTART@West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/151  \nDate: January 3\, 2023 \nTime: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. \nCost: $25
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-20/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220929T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T162651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T162651Z
UID:22209-1664438400-1664467200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/140\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: September 29\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-8/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220927T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T161831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T161850Z
UID:22206-1664265600-1664294400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
DESCRIPTION:An energetic and involved advisory council can have a significant impact in helping your program and students achieve their goals! This interactive course is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this course\, you will learn how to form a committee\, conduct useful advisory council meetings and use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/139\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: September 27\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/using-advisory-councils-effectively-7/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Using Advisory Councils Effectively
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220913T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220913T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T161414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T161414Z
UID:22204-1663056000-1663084800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety & Management
DESCRIPTION:Please bring your laptop or tablet to this class. \nThis class is designed to help participants develop a laboratory improvement plan including management\, clean-up procedures\, safety procedures\, and meeting monitoring agency mandates.  Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their CTE labs and develop a management system for their CTE labs. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/138\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: September 13\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-management-3/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220901T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220901T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T161239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T161239Z
UID:22202-1662019200-1662048000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Lesson Plan Writing
DESCRIPTION: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. \nEach 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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/137\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: September 1\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/lesson-plan-writing-9/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lesson Plan Writing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220830T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T161044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T161044Z
UID:22200-1661846400-1661875200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour class is the first class in a 2 class series. You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 2. There is no homework for this class. \nThis course is Day 2 of 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 writing clear\, aligned\, and measurable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/136\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: August 30\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-2-3/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220818T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T160759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T160759Z
UID:22198-1660809600-1660838400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures\, and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student behavior. \nParticipants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between teacher and students and leave with a draft that defines your procedures\, routines\, classroom rules\, and consequences. \nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/135\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: August 18\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-19/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220816T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220610T160221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220610T160221Z
UID:22196-1660636800-1660665600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:This 8-hour class is the first class in a 2 class series. You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and all 8 hours of Instructional Best Practices Day 2. There is no homework for this class. \nThis course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  In this highly engaging course\, teachers will focus on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned\, and measurable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning. These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course. \nThis course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nAll participants who complete the IBP Day 1 class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \n\nCost: $25 \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/134\nRegistration Opens July 1 \nDate: August 16\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-4/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220623T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T204600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T193312Z
UID:21516-1655971200-1656000000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:In this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures\, and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student behavior. \nParticipants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between teacher and students and leave with a draft that defines your procedures\, routines\, classroom rules\, and consequences. \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/109 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 23\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-17/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T205341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T205341Z
UID:21526-1655798400-1655827200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Performance Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Performance Literacy is the partner class for Technical Reading.  You will earn 1 ADE credit by attending both Technical Reading on June 14\, 2021 and this class\, Performance Literacy.  This second course allows teachers to gain a deeper understanding of writing and speaking standards\, identify how they currently use them in their programs\, and determine specific steps they can take to increase their use of these standards as well as their students’ success with them.  The technical literacy standards are skill-driven and a perfect fit for our CTE programs’ focus on career AND college readiness as our students complete their programs. \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/114 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 21\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/performance-literacy-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Performance Literacy
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220621T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T193418Z
UID:21520-1655798400-1655827200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (Day 2)
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts to a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab and a closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class. \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/111 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 21\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-9-2022-06-23/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T205514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T193636Z
UID:21529-1655366400-1655395200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Students Through Professional Skills
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/112 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 16\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/empowering-students-through-professional-skills-3/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Empowering Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220616T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220616T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T204841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T193527Z
UID:21518-1655366400-1655395200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (Day 1)
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts to a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab and a closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class. \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/110 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 16\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-9/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20220113T193542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T193602Z
UID:21572-1655193600-1655222400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading and Assessment
DESCRIPTION:How should students in CTE be assessed? How do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? This course is designed to look at the wide variety of options that address both of these questions so that you can establish your own philosophy for grading\, and identify fair and appropriate methods to assess student learning and progress in your program. Participants will engage with a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques and create a performance rubric aligned to program standards. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/119 \nDate: June 14\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessment-7/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T204307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T204333Z
UID:21514-1655193600-1655222400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Technical Reading
DESCRIPTION:Your CTE classroom truly is the key to the meaningful application of the current career and college readiness standards.   This course will give you specific examples where Arizona’s Common Core standards for Technical Literacy already exist in your CTE program\, it will provide opportunities for you to incorporate additional standards into your lessons\, AND it will give you strategies to take back to your classroom to increase your 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. \nYou will earn 1 ADE credit by attending both this class\, Technical Reading\, and Performance Literacy on June 21\, 2022. \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/113 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 14\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/technical-reading-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technical Reading
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220614T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T204049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T204049Z
UID:21512-1655193600-1655222400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/108 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 14\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-7/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220602T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T203636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T203653Z
UID:21509-1654156800-1654185600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Effective Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:Please bring your laptop to this class.  (tablet or phone could work) \nWhether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab\, effective demonstrations are crucial. In this course\, teachers will engage in the four-step demonstration method\, which gradually transitions the learning of a new skill from teacher to student\, through effective modeling\, guided instruction and independent practice. 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. An added bonus is that students complete the new skill in a safe and supportive environment.  Come and learn this four-part demonstration method! \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/107 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 2\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-5/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Effective Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T203444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T203444Z
UID:21507-1654070400-1654099200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety & Management
DESCRIPTION:Please bring your laptop or tablet to this class. \nThis class is designed to help participants develop a laboratory improvement plan including management\, clean-up procedures\, safety procedures\, and meeting monitoring agency mandates. Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their CTE labs and develop a management system for their CTE labs. \nNOTE: There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/106 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: June 1\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-management-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220531T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20211217T200059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211217T205647Z
UID:21505-1653984000-1654012800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
DESCRIPTION:CTE courses are performance-based. When teachers let students know exactly how their work will be evaluated\, the students’ level of performance always improves. Come and participate in a hands-on activity that uses a rubric\, determine where the rubric made a positive difference in your performance\, and then design a rubric for one of your own student projects with the help of West-MEC specialists.  Have available an assignment for one of your student projects and your current grading criteria for that project to help get this practical day started. NOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nSTART @ West-MEC\n5405 N. 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/105 \nPrice: $25 \nDate: May 31\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T195609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T195609Z
UID:20655-1635408000-1635436800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Serving Exceptional Students In CTE
DESCRIPTION:This class will be held IN PERSON on Oct 28 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at West-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305.\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 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. \nOur goal is that you acquire with the tools you need to serve exceptional students enrolled in CTE courses more effectively. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 CEU hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/serving-exceptional-students-in-cte-5/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serving Exceptional Students in CTE
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211025T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T194219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T194219Z
UID:20653-1635148800-1635177600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Essentials
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-4/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211019T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20211019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T193917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T193917Z
UID:20651-1634630400-1634659200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Strategic Planning
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to help participants develop a strategic/tactical plan for their CTE program.  Participants will learn the strategic planning process and apply that knowledge to the development of a plan for their program. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/strategic-planning-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Strategic Planning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210930T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T193511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T193511Z
UID:20649-1632988800-1633017600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:CTE Program Management
DESCRIPTION: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 of program assessments\, attracting and retaining non-traditional students and more. NOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-program-management-2/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Program Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T193132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T193132Z
UID:20647-1632816000-1632844800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading And Assessments
DESCRIPTION: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. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-and-assessments/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210921T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210921T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T192758Z
UID:20645-1632211200-1632240000@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Laboratory Safety & Management
DESCRIPTION:This class will be held IN PERSON on Sept 21 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305.\nPlease bring your laptop or tablet to this class. \nThis class is designed to help participants develop a laboratory improvement plan including management\, clean-up procedures\, safety procedures\, and meeting monitoring agency mandates.  Participants will have the opportunity to evaluate their CTE labs and develop a management system for their CTE labs.  Participants\, who complete the lab safety course\, have the opportunity to earn 15 CEU hours approved by ADE to be used for moving from provisional to standard CTE certificate or for recertification hours. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours).
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/laboratory-safety-management/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laboratory Safety and Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210914T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T192442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T192442Z
UID:20643-1631606400-1631635200@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Classroom Management
DESCRIPTION:This class will be held IN PERSON on Sept 14 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at START @ WEST-MEC Presentation Room.  5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305. \nIn this course\, teachers will enhance classroom management skills by developing rules\, procedures\, and routines that are aligned to their content and environment. We will consider the philosophy of “Discipline with Dignity” to ensure that you possess discipline strategies that are highly effective without escalating disruptive student behavior. \nParticipants will evaluate how a course syllabus serves as a powerful communication tool between teacher and students and leave with a draft that defines your procedures\, routines\, classroom rules\, and consequences.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-10/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210831T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210831T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T191746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T191746Z
UID:20641-1630396800-1630425600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (2 Day Class) 2nd Day Registration
DESCRIPTION:IN PERSON\nAugust 24 and 31  To earn 1 ADE credit you must attend both sessions.\n8:00 am – 4:00 pm \nSTART @ WEST-MEC:  5405 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305\nSTART Presentation Room\n\nThis 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts to a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab and a closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-2-day-class-2nd-day-registration/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210824T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210824T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210819T184723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210819T184723Z
UID:20638-1629792000-1629820800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Instructional Best Practices (2 Day Class) 1st Day Registration
DESCRIPTION:This 2-day course is an introduction to the design and use of CTE curriculum.  You will outline the 6 parts to a CTED lesson\, focusing on the design and delivery of relevant and engaging lessons. Special emphasis is placed on writing clear\, aligned and measureable objective(s)\, a variety of methods for structuring learning to meet objective(s)\, incorporation of active participation strategies\, developing a strong introduction to each lesson\, and closure to assess learning.  On day two\, learn how to design bellwork\, an introduction for both the class and the lab and a closure for both the class and the lab.  These strategies will be woven and modeled throughout the entire course.   This course is excellent for every teacher! Ace your next evaluation! \nThe third class in this series is Classroom Management and is also open for registration. \nAll participants who complete the class and whose district is a member of the Curriculum Consortium will receive password-protected access to the AZ CTE Curriculum Consortium Connection with its bank of outstanding lesson plans and/or other valuable resources for CTE programs written by Arizona CTE teachers. \nThere is no homework for this class.  You will only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-2-day-class-1st-day-registration/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210622T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20210622T160000
DTSTAMP:20260404T002754
CREATED:20210414T125506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T160315Z
UID:19899-1624348800-1624377600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Empowering Students through Professional Skills – June 22\, 2021
DESCRIPTION:This class will be held IN PERSON on June 22 from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm at West-MEC Corporate Offices.  5487 N 99th Ave\, Glendale AZ  85305.\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. Upon successful completion of homework\, this course qualifies for ADE credit. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE Credit.  Participants who complete one follow-up assignment will have the opportunity to earn 15 CEU hours approved by ADE.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/empowering-students-through-professional-skills-june-22-2021/
LOCATION:START @ West-MEC – Glendale\, AZ\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Certification Series,Empowering Students
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