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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220406T080000
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UID:21306-1649232000-1649260800@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Formative Assessments
DESCRIPTION:This highly engaging course will provide you with an opportunity to evaluate the purpose of formative assessments.  Topics include the role and types of assessments\, the process to develop an objective assessment as well as criteria for crafting quality multiple-choice items.  You will learn the skills needed to create objective assessment items using a process that mirrors the development of items for the Arizona CTE Technical Skill Assessments. You will develop an understanding of how to assess student skills in relation to standards and Bloom’s Taxonomy levels that require the application of concepts and critical thinking. In addition to learning about assessment development\, you will create formative assessment items for use with students in your CTE program and others in the CTE community. \nYou will be empowered to implement concepts immediately in your classroom. \nNOTE: There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/99 \nDate: April 6\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/formative-assessments/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Formative Assessments for CTE Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220331T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220331T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T155314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T155314Z
UID:21304-1648713600-1648742400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:School-Based Enterprises
DESCRIPTION:An effective school-based enterprise (SBE) provides students with the unique opportunity to develop and practice real-world industry experience while serving the needs of their campus and/or community! This course is designed to help participants successfully develop and manage a successful SBE. \nParticipants will analyze the key components of SBEs and identify the differences between this model and other forms of work-based learning.  Participants will also identify the key elements necessary for planning and implementing a school-based enterprise including best practices and record-keeping requirements. Throughout this course\, participants will develop a business plan for their proposed enterprise. \nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class if you wish to earn (1) ADE Credit. \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/95 \nDate: March 31\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/school-based-enterprises-4/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:School-Based Enterprises
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220329T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T155050Z
UID:21302-1648540800-1648569600@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:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/94 \nDate: March 29\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/classroom-management-14/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classroom Management
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220324T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T154702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T154702Z
UID:21300-1648108800-1648137600@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:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/93 \nDate: March 24\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/rubrics-to-increase-student-success/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Rubrics to Increase Student Success
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220224T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T154413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T154413Z
UID:21298-1645689600-1645718400@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Grading & 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). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/92 \nDate: February 24\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/grading-assessments/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grading and Assessment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220215T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T153842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T154436Z
UID:21296-1644912000-1644940800@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 of a CTED lesson\, focusing 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 the 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 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 for attending both Day 1 & Day 2. \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/91 \nDate: February 15\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-2-2/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220210T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T153702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T162710Z
UID:21294-1644480000-1644508800@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:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/90 \nDate: February 10\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/effective-demonstrations-3/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Effective Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220125T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T153333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T163110Z
UID:21292-1643097600-1643126400@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 only receive 1 ADE Credit once you attend all 15 hours of class. \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/89 \nDate: January 25\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/instructional-best-practices-day-1-3/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Instructional Best Practices
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T152126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T152126Z
UID:21290-1642060800-1642089600@www.acteaz.org
SUMMARY:Advanced Methods of CTE
DESCRIPTION:Prerequisite:  Completion of Instructional Best Practices Day 1 and Day 2 \nThis Course will support teachers’ continuing development as outstanding teachers for CTE programs by examining their personal educational philosophy\, instructional design\, and methodology. Three major components comprise the course: \n\nExamining Beliefs About Learning – developing your own personal philosophy about learning\nMotivating Adolescent Learners – identify characteristics of adolescents and design a classroom that is especially effective for high school students\nEngagement – active participation strategies to use every day in your classroom: instruction models\, active participation strategies\, and major components that are especially effective with adolescents.\n\nNOTE:  There is homework associated with this class to earn 1 ADE credit (15 hours). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/98 \nDate: January 13\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/advanced-methods-of-cte/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advanced Methods of Teaching CTE
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220111T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20220111T160000
DTSTAMP:20260529T174252
CREATED:20211130T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211130T151920Z
UID:21287-1641888000-1641916800@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). \nLocation:\nWest-MEC\n5405 N 99th Ave.\nGlendale\, AZ 85305 \nCost: $25 \nLink: https://pdcircle.west-mec.org/course/view/88 \nDate: January 11\, 2022 \nTime: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://www.acteaz.org/courses/cte-essentials-5/
LOCATION:West-MEC\, 5405 N. 99th Avenue\, Glendale\, AZ\, 85305\, United States
CATEGORIES:CTE Essentials
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