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Arizona Department of Education (ADE)

“We are a service organization committed to raising academic outcomes and empowering parents.”

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

December 11, 2025 , February 18, 2026

It’s Possible! A Leadership Series with Angela Hanlin – Session 2

This series will provide actionable strategies and leadership insights aligned to the key components of developing...

January 13, 2026 , February 10, 2026...

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study

Discover powerful strategies to deepen student thinking and engagement in science classrooms.

January 13, 2026 , February 10, 2026...

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study Meeting #1

Discover powerful strategies to deepen student thinking and engagement in science classrooms. This live-online series...

January 14, 2026 , February 12, 2026...

Secondary ELA Professional Learning Webinar Series SY25-26

Brush up on your adolescent literacy and English Language Arts content knowledge for grades 6-12.

January 30, 2026 , March 7, 2026...

Empowering Excellence: Innovative 3-Dimensional Strategies for Science Classrooms with Paul Andersen- Elementary Cohort

Participants will engage in hands-on investigations, data analysis, and structured argumentation...

January 31, 2026 , March 6, 2026...

Empowering Excellence: Innovative 3-Dimensional Strategies for Science Classrooms with Paul Andersen- Secondary Cohort

Participants will engage in hands-on investigations, data analysis, and structured argumentation...

February 2, 2026 , February 5, 2026...

Spring 2026 Secondary ELA Book Study

Join the author as she talks about adolescent literacy and answers questions.

February 9, 2026

Civil Discourse-Book Bites Series

Discover fresh ideas in social studies education!

February 9, 2026

Data Science Webinar: Analyzing Data—Measures of Spread

Bringing Data Science to the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Any Subject

February 10, 2026 , March 3, 2026...

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study Meeting #2

Discover powerful strategies to deepen student thinking and engagement in science classrooms. This live-online series...

February 10, 2026

Engage, Energize, Empower: One-Day Physical Education Experience

Whether you're building foundational movement skills or exploring advanced fitness concepts, you'll leave empowered...

February 10, 2026

The Well-Managed Classroom – In Tucson

This 1-day professional learning opportunity is for anyone looking to build classroom management skills.

February 18, 2026

It’s Possible! A Leadership Series with Angela Hanlin – Session 3

This series will provide actionable strategies and leadership insights aligned to the key components of developing...

February 20, 2026 , April 20, 2026

Bringing Data Science to the Classroom: Practical Strategies for Any Subject

Measures of Spread: Explore how data varies and why it matters!

March 3, 2026 , April 14, 2026

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study Meeting #3

Discover powerful strategies to deepen student thinking and engagement in science classrooms. This live-online series...

March 5, 2026

MOWR Spring 2026 Convening: Collaborative Learning Exchange – Tucson

Join a focus in Tucson on the implementation of structured literacy, an essential element of K-3 MOWR literacy plans.

March 6, 2026

MOWR Spring 2026 Convening: Collaborative Learning Exchange – Marana

Join a focus in Marana on the implementation of structured literacy, an essential element of K-3 MOWR literacy plans.

March 9, 2026

Inquiry Mindset Questions Edition-Book Bites Series

Discover fresh ideas in social studies education!

April 14, 2026

Ambitious Science Teaching Book Study Meeting #4

Discover powerful strategies to deepen student thinking and engagement in science classrooms. This live-online series...

May 6, 2026

It’s Possible! A Leadership Series with Angela Hanlin – Session 4

This series will provide actionable strategies and leadership insights aligned to the key components of developing...

June 22, 2026 , June 23, 2026...

Arizona Data Science Corps (9-12)

The goal of this program is to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to teach data science to students…

July 8, 2026 , July 9, 2026...

Arizona Data Science Corps (6-12)

The goal of this program is to equip educators with the knowledge and skills to teach data science to students…

On Demand

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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..

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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..

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Navigating Arizona’s Educational Technology Standards: Digital Citizen

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...

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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.

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Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy

Participants will learn effective instructional practices that will benefit all students, including linguistically...

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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

Supplemental Resources

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.

Supplemental Resources

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!

Supplemental Resources

ECE Professional Learning Hub

All ADE-ECE professional learning opportunities listed here meet the requirements for continuing education units (CEUs).

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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

Access our 2025-2026 Office Hours Padlet to keep up-to-date or see topics you’ve missed at a previous Office Hours.

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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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Exceptional Education—Special Populations Padlet

A Padlet of resources forExceptional Education educators...

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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...

Supplemental Resources

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.