The Arizona Department of Education provides guidance, support, and monitors PK-12 Public School Systems in the state of Arizona. Additionally, it oversees the approval process of State Board of Education approved Educator Preparation Programs in the state.
ADE provides specific professional development in all areas related to Pk-12 education in Arizona. Most sessions are free to the participant.
Upcoming PD Events & Webinars
Empowering Coaches: Deeping Math Standards Implementation
Are you ready to lead transformative professional learning on your campus? This dynamic 6 session series is designed...
Empowering Coaches: Deepening Math Standards Implementation, Part 2
Ready to deepen your expertise and lead powerful professional learning on your campus?
Qualified Evaluator Training
Provide tools, strategies, and resources to assist with supporting teacher practice throughout the supervision and...
Designing Engaging Learning Experiences with Apple Tools
Discover simple ways to bring more creativity into everyday lessons, from helping students explore and express ideas ...
Building Evidence-Based Arguments Grades: 6-12
Strong arguments don't happen by accident. Students build them through explicit instruction — and practice, and then...
Understanding ACEs & Toxic Stress in Early Childhood
Creating safe, stable, nurturing relationships and environments for young children can mitigate the impact of ACEs and .
Intro to Program Guidelines for High Quality Early Education
Early Education: Birth through Kindergarten provides a set of recommended practices for programs to use as they strive..
ITDG: Approaches to Learning Infant Toddler
In this interactive session, participants will uncover the layers of the Approaches to Learning Domain for infants ...
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
AI Literacy in Action: Building the Habits, Mindsets, and Skills Educators Need 2026
What does it actually mean to be AI literate?
Disciplinary Literacy in Secondary Science: Reading, Writing, and Thinking Like Scientists
Explore practical strategies that support students in reading complex scientific texts, developing scientific vocab...
Creativity & Productivity with AI: Exploring Apple Intelligence
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore Apple Intelligence and other AI tools that educators can use on iPad, Mac, and..
ADE Writing Standards Symposium 2026: “Supercharge Disciplinary Writing Through Expert Instruction”
FREE OPTIONS AVAILABLE! The ADE English Language Arts team cordially invites you to the 2nd Annual ADE Writing Stand...
Technology with Purpose: Meaningful Learning with Apple Tools
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how Apple tools can help you design more intentional learning ...
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
Bringing Arizona’s EdTech Standards to Life: 2027
How can K–5 educators integrate Arizona's Educational Technology Standards without feeling like they’re adding another..
Bringing Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards to Life-Meaningful Integration in K-5 Classrooms
This interactive session helps K–5 educators identify opportunities for meaningful technology integration within the ...
Anchored in Phenomena, Driven by Evidence: 3D Science Instruction for K-8 Classrooms
Participants will explore inquiry-based teaching, modeling, argument-driven inquiry, phenomenon-based learning, and...
Qualified Evaluator Training
Provide tools, strategies, and resources to assist with supporting teacher practice throughout the supervision and...
Anchored in Phenomena, Driven by Evidence: 3D Science Instruction for 6-12 Classrooms
Participants will explore inquiry-based teaching, modeling, argument-driven inquiry, phenomenon-based learning, and...
Designing Engaging Learning Experiences with Apple Tools (2027)
Discover simple ways to bring more creativity into everyday lessons, from helping students explore and express ideas ...
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
More Than Screen Time: Designing Intentional Technology Use in the Classroom
In this hands-on session, K12 educators will rethink what intentional technology integration looks like in practice.
More Than Screen Time: Designing Intentional Technology Use in the Classroom (2027)
In this engaging, hands-on session, K–12 educators will rethink what intentional technology integration really looks...
Technology with Purpose: Meaningful Learning with Apple Tools (Copy)
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore how Apple tools can help you design more intentional learning ...
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
AI Literacy in Action: Building the Habits, Mindsets, and Skills Educators Need 2027
What does it actually mean to be AI literate?
Creativity & Productivity with AI: Exploring Apple Intelligence (2027)
In this hands-on session, we’ll explore Apple Intelligence and other AI tools that educators can use on iPad, Mac, and..
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
Qualified Evaluator Training
Provide tools, strategies, and resources to assist with supporting teacher practice throughout the supervision and...
The Well-Managed Classroom
1-day professional learning opportunity is designed for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.
Storylines, Summary Tables, and Sensemaking: A K-12 Science Workshop
Participants will experience a storyline firsthand, using Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts...
Upcoming PD Programs
2026 Indigenous STEM Project
Empowering educators to integrate STEM in ways that honor Indigenous knowledge systems.
On Demand
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Early Childhood On-Demand Courses: Pyramid Model
FREE online learning courses available to all early childhood practitioners in Arizona!
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Self-Paced Course – Connecting the ELA Essential Standards to Social Studies
This asynchronous course will have participants learning
On Demand
Self-Paced Course – Teaching the Holocaust in the History Classroom – Spring
This asynchronous course will have participants learning directly from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum...
On Demand
Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards: Innovative Designer
Navigating Arizona's Educational Technology Standards is a self-paced, asynchronous series designed to empower K–12...
On Demand
2026 Indigenous STEM Project On-Demad Webinar
This webinar introduces culturally responsive STEM strategies that honor Indigenous knowledge systems.
On Demand
Self-Paced Course – Overview of the Arizona Science Standards
This webinar is ideal for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Arizona’s vision for science education and to..
On Demand
From Standards to Students: Navigating the Arizona World and Native Language Standards and the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines
Explore the Arizona Department of Education World & Native Languages Standards and their ties to the ACTFL Proficiency..
On Demand
Empowering Teachers and Enhancing Learning by Teaching With AI and About AI – Section 1
In this self-paced online course, educators will explore curated resources and instructional strategies to help ...
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Teaching the Holocaust in Grade 7-12
This asynchronous course will have participants learning directly from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum...
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Math Productive Struggle: Setting the Year up for Success
Students can lack math confidence and struggle can be difficult...
On Demand
Inquiry 101: Creating Student Led Lessons and Assessments
Take Social Studies courses on your own time.
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Picture This: Teaching with Images In Elementary Social Studies
Learn strategies to engage young learners in historical inquiry by integrating primary sources into your K-5...
On Demand
Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards: Knowledge Constructor
Navigating Arizona's Educational Technology Standards is a self-paced, asynchronous series designed to empower K–12...
On Demand
Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards: Digital Citizen – Standard 2
Navigating Arizona's Educational Technology Standards is a self-paced, asynchronous series designed to empower K–12...
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Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards- Standard 1 – Empowered Learner
Navigating Arizona's Educational Technology Standards is a self-paced, asynchronous series designed t0...
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Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards: Introduction
Navigating Arizona's Educational Technology Standards is a self-paced, asynchronous series designed to empower K–12...
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Intro to the Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines (ITDG)—Asynchronous
An updated version of the Introduction to the Infant and Toddler Developmental Guidelines (ITDG) asynchronous course.
On Demand
2025 Social Studies Asynchronous Path
Take Social Studies courses on your own time.
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AZELS Intro to Arizona Early Learning Standards FY25
An introduction to the eight standards within the AZELS and how to use the standards to provide an instructional...
On Demand
Crosscutting Concepts: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards – Self-Paced Online Course
Participants will gain an understanding of how the crosscutting concepts are woven into the AZ Science Standards and how
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Core Ideas: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards – Self-Paced Online Course
Trying to decipher the core ideas in AZ Science Standards? Take this self-paced online course.
On Demand
Waitlist for the Free K-5 Literacy Endorsement Course: Pathways to Proficient Reading|Structured Literacy
FREE K-5 Literacy Endorsement Course - Waitlist
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What Elementary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks
Join this Online, Self-Paced Course to learn about 3-Dimensional assessments!
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What Secondary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks
Join this webinar to learn about 3-Dimensional science assessments!
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A Look at Arizona’s New Science Standards
Check out these resources from ADE to get a better understanding of the new science standards in Arizona.
On Demand
Self-Paced Course – A Look at Arizona’s Science Standards
This course is designed to help teachers/administrators who are not familiar with the standards document understand...
Additional Resources
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Education Forward Arizona: 2027-2028 Arizona FAFSA Resource Hub
AzCAN: College Attainment Network, An Initiative of Education Forward Arizona
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College Ready AZ
Planning for college doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. And it isn’t something you have to figure out on your own.
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ADE K-12 Literacy Office Hours 2026-2027
Join the ADE ELA Team and literacy leaders from around the state in an opportunity to collaborate, share and learn.
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ADE K-12 Literacy Office Hours Padlet 2026-2027
Access our 2026-2027 Office Hours Padlet to keep up-to-date or see topics you’ve missed at a previous Office Hours.
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K-5 Literacy Endorsement ADE Resources
The information on this resource is designed to help clarify the expectations and answer questions.
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Rethinking Screen Time in the Classroom
What the research — and Arizona’s Standards — tell us.
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AZ Math Professional Learning Calendar
Find relevant mathematics professional development happening throughout the state.
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ADE Exceptional Student Services (ESS)
ESS provides professional learning opportunities and technical assistance to schools, supports the needs of families and
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ADE: Early Childhood Educational Professional Learning Hub
All ADE-ECE professional learning opportunities listed here meet the requirements for continuing education units (CEUs).
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ADE Academic Standards Professional Learning Padlet
Check out the padlet for professional learning opportunities from all content areas at ADE.
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ADE ELA Team District PD Requests for School Year 2025-2026
ADE provides schools districts with PDs across a range of K-12 literacy topics.
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Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series 2025-2026 — Resources Padlet
An ADE-provided Padlet housing resources for this year's Secondary ELA webinar series.
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Science PD For Districts
Is your district looking for PD for 3-dimensional science teaching/learning? ADE will come to you!
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Special Education Learning Experiences for Competency in Teaching (SELECT) Courses
Candidates can take SELECT classes for free as a professional growth student!
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ADE K-12 Literacy Office Hours Padlet 2025-2026
Access our 2025-2026 Office Hours Padlet to keep up-to-date or see topics you’ve missed at a previous Office Hours.
Supplemental Resources
ADE K-12 Literacy Office Hours 2025-2026
Join the ADE ELA Team and literacy leaders from around the state in an opportunity to collaborate, share and learn...
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ADE Educational Technology & Computer Science—Site and Virtual Professional Learning
Educational Technology & Computer Science Site and Virtual Professional Learning
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ADE Math Team – Site and Virtual Professional Learning
Math Team – Site and Virtual Professional Learning from ADE.
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ADE: The Pyramid Model Project
The Pyramid Model is a comprehensive, multi-tiered framework of evidence-based practices to promote young children's...
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ADE Early Childhood Literacy Professional Learning
The Early Literacy Team can provide your preschool or center with in-person or virtual literacy training.
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ADE ELA Team—Site and Virtual Professional Learning
Schedule with ADE's ELA team for in-person or virtual literacy professional learning opportunity from menu of options.
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ADE ADEL Resource
Arizona Digital Educators Library, a digital ecosystem that provides curated, standards-aligned resources to support...
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ADE’s Portal for Academic Standards
PAASport to an interactive way of exploring academic standards using the Portal for Arizona Academic Standards.
Grants/Awards
Get SET for STEM!
Receive up to $2000 to expand STEM and CTE learning/teaching.
Social Emotional Learning
Get a Move On! Brain Breaks
A Padlet of resources with brain breaks, movement ideas, breath work, music, and more...
Grants/Awards
Get SET for STEM!
Receive up to $2000 to expand STEM and CTE learning/teaching.