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
Let’s Read it Again!
ADE has contracted with Highscope to provide literacy training for Early Childhood educators.
Developing More Resilient Learners Through Self-Efficacy Instruction
Educators support students developing self-efficacy observed more confidence, join to learn more with free curriculum.
Early Childhood Leadership: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues
Relationships are the foundation for effective communication and supporting changes in practice. In this session...
A Well Managed Classroom
Create the best learning environment for your students...
Secondary Media Literacy: Standards, Resources, and Strategies
Participants will explore age-appropriate strategies and resources to help their students critically analyze media.
K-5 Media Literacy: Standards, Resources, and Strategies
Participants will explore age-appropriate strategies and resources to help their students critically analyze media.
Arizona Early Learning Standards: Language and Literacy Standard Module
Language and Literacy Standard Module Training Daily exposure to verbal and written language provides young children...
AZELS: Approaches to Learning Standard Module
Approaches to Learning are defined as: Observable behaviors that indicate ways children become engaged in social...
Cohort 1: Effective 3-D Science Instruction for K-6 Using Science Investigations to Motivate Students to Read, Write, and Engage in Discourse
The PD will model instruction and provide strategies and insights for teaching three-dimensional science consistent with
Cohort 2: Effective 3-D Science Instruction for 6-12 Engaging Students in Science Investigations Using GRC
The PD will model instruction and provide strategies and insights for teaching three-dimensional science consistent...
AZELS: Fine Arts Standard Module
The arts nurture the imagination and creative spirit of all children. Sensory awareness is the foundation for all..
Emergent Writing (In person Sierra Vista)
Participants will expand their knowledge of developmental stages of early writing. ..
AZELS: Language and Literacy Standard Module
Language and Literacy Standard Module Training Daily exposure to verbal and written language provides young children...
Cohort 3: Deeper Diving into 3-Dimensional Science Teaching and Learning for K-6
The PD will model instruction and provide strategies and insights for teaching three-dimensional science consistent...
Cohort 4: Deeper Diving into 3-Dimensional Science Teaching and Learning for 6-12
The PD will model instruction and provide strategies and insights for teaching three-dimensional science consistent...
Resources
Supplemental Resources
Exceptional Education—Special Populations Padlet
A Padlet of resources forExceptional Education educators...
Supplemental Resources
ELA Team—Site and Virtual Professional Learning Opportunity
Schedule with ADE's ELA team for in-person or virtual literacy professional learning opportunity from menu of options.
On Demand
Pathways to Proficient Reading with Pathways to Structured Literacy
Participants will learn effective instructional practices that will benefit all students, including linguistically...
Supplemental Resources
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.
Social Emotional Learning
Get a Move On! Brain Breaks
A Padlet of resources with brain breaks, movement ideas, breath work, music, and more...
On Demand
What Elementary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks
Join this Online, Self-Paced Course to learn about 3-Dimensional assessments!
On Demand
What Secondary Science Educators Need to Know About Performance Tasks
Join this webinar to learn about 3-Dimensional science assessments!
On Demand
Leveraging Leadership: Rethinking the Role of the Principal Supervisor
Learn more about the role of a principal supervisor.
On Demand
How Data Visualization Can Tell the Story
Learn more about how to utilize data.
On Demand
Equity In Action: Targeted Improvement Efforts Toward Racial Equity In Five School Districts
Watch a recording from the Arizona Department of Education to learn about what 5 school districts did to ensure racial…
On Demand
Structured Literacy: Essential for Most, Advantaged for All
Learn more about structured literacy and how to incorporate these strategies.
On Demand
RTI: Tiers Are Not Just for Cakes
This recording will give you an overview of RTI and some strategies.
On Demand
May I Have Your Attention Please?! Using Neuroscience to Engage Students in the Inclusion Classroom
Check out this recording about how to use neuroscience techniques to increase your student engagement.
On Demand
Literacy & Learning for the Big Kids (4-12)
Learn more about how to incorporate literacy activities for children in grades 4th-12th.
On Demand
Increase Reading Scores Using Literacy-Rich Social Studies Lessons
Learn more about how using more literature in your curriculum can increase performance in other areas.
On Demand
Diverse Texts: Creating a More Inclusive Curriculum
Learn more about the importance of diverse texts and how to incorporate these into your classroom.
On Demand
Creating Culturally Linguistic and Inclusive Math Spaces: Using Interactive Read-Alouds
Learn more about creating more culturally linguistic and inclusive math spaces through the use of interactive read-alouds.
On Demand
Context Counts: How to Consider Context When Selecting an Evidence-Based Strategy
Learn more about how to consider context when selecting evidence-based strategies
On Demand
Building Background In the Virtual Secondary ELA Classroom
Check out the Arizona Department of Education recording and resources about how to build background in the virtual ELA classroom.
On Demand
Back to Basics: Creating Equitable Learning Environments
Are you creating an equitable learning environment? Learn more about how to create an equitable classroom.
On Demand
Arizona’s Language Development Approach: An Overview
Want to learn more about Arizona's Language Development Approach check out these resources from ADE for an overview.
On Demand
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...