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Arizona Department of Education

“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

September 12, 2024 , September 19, 2024...

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 2)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

September 17, 2024 , September 24, 2024...

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 3

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

September 19, 2024 , September 26, 2024...

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 3)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

September 24, 2024 , October 1, 2024...

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 4

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

September 26, 2024 , October 3, 2024...

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 4)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

October 1, 2024 , October 8, 2024...

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 5

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

October 3, 2024 , October 10, 2024...

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 5)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

October 8, 2024 , October 15, 2024...

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 6

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

October 9, 2024

Early Childhood Literacy: Literacy Knowledge

This course looks at the Literacy Knowledge strand of Scarborough's Rope. Participants will learn how it aligns to the..

October 10, 2024 , October 17, 2024...

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 6)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

October 15, 2024 , October 22, 2024

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 7

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

October 17, 2024 , October 24, 2024

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 7)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

October 22, 2024

Speech to Print Book Study-Chapter 8

By learning about early language development and connecting to higher forms of language in reading and writing, Speech..

October 24, 2024

Secondary ELA Book Study – Reading for Understanding, Third Edition (Chpt 8)

Join the ADE English Language Arts Team for a FREE Secondary ELA Focused 8-week book study. Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 ...

October 30, 2024

AZELS: Approaches to Learning Standard Module

Approaches to Learning are defined as: Observable behaviors that indicate ways children become engaged in social...

November 5, 2024

AZELS: Social Studies Standard Module

The inclusion of Social studies in early childhood environments is important in order to nurture children's ...

November 13, 2024

Early Childhood Literacy: Phonological Awareness (In-person Sierra Vista)

This training will describe the developmental progression of phonological awareness skills and the correlation between..

November 15, 2024

Early Childhood Literacy: Phonological Awareness (In-person Phoenix)

This training will describe the developmental progression of phonological awareness skills and the correlation between..

November 20, 2024

Early Childhood Leadership: Strengthening Relationships with Colleagues

Relationships are the foundation for effective communication and supporting changes in practice. In this session...

December 11, 2024

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...

January 22, 2025

AZELS: Approaches to Learning Standard Module

Approaches to Learning are defined as: Observable behaviors that indicate ways children become engaged in social...

January 25, 2025 , January 30, 2025

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

February 1, 2025 , February 11, 2025

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...

February 6, 2025

AZELS: Fine Arts Standard Module

The arts nurture the imagination and creative spirit of all children. Sensory awareness is the foundation for all..

February 12, 2025

Emergent Writing (In person Sierra Vista)

Participants will expand their knowledge of developmental stages of early writing. ..

March 5, 2025

AZELS: Language and Literacy Standard Module

Language and Literacy Standard Module Training Daily exposure to verbal and written language provides young children...

June 9, 2025 , June 10, 2025

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...

June 12, 2025 , June 13, 2025

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

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...

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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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Leveraging Leadership: Rethinking the Role of the Principal Supervisor

Learn more about the role of a principal supervisor.

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How Data Visualization Can Tell the Story

Learn more about how to utilize data.

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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…

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Crisis Leadership for School Administrators: 10 Tips for Leading Effectively and Authentically Through a Crisis

Learn about how to manage a crisis situation like a leader.

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Structured Literacy: Essential for Most, Advantaged for All

Learn more about structured literacy and how to incorporate these strategies.

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RTI: Tiers Are Not Just for Cakes

This recording will give you an overview of RTI and some strategies.

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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.

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Literacy & Learning for the Big Kids (4-12)

Learn more about how to incorporate literacy activities for children in grades 4th-12th.

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Leading From the Classroom: Recognizing and Prioritizing Teacher Leadership

This recording discusses the importance of teacher leadership and discussions on how to prioritize this.

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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.

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Diverse Texts: Creating a More Inclusive Curriculum

Learn more about the importance of diverse texts and how to incorporate these into your classroom.

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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.

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Context Counts: How to Consider Context When Selecting an Evidence-Based Strategy

Learn more about how to consider context when selecting evidence-based strategies

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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. 

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Back to Basics: Creating Equitable Learning Environments

Are you creating an equitable learning environment? Learn more about how to create an equitable classroom.

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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.

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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.

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Crosscutting Concepts: 1 of the 3 Dimensions of the AZ Science Standards

The focus of this professional learning opportunity is to learn how the crosscutting concepts cross boundaries between science disciplines and…

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Self-Paced Course – A Look at Arizona’s Science Standards

Arizona has new science standards! This presentation is designed to help teachers or administrators who are not familiar with the…