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Arizona K12 Center

The Professional Home for Arizona’s Educators

The Arizona K12 Center is the professional home for Arizona’s educators. For 25 years, we’ve been supporting educators across the state in advancing their practice for the benefit of all students. We want to ensure that you not only feel strong and supported but also confident in the impactful work that you accomplish in the classroom.

The Arizona K12 Center supports teachers through:

  • Induction support and services for teachers in years 0-3 of their career.
  • Robust mentor training and ongoing support.
  • Varied professional learning opportunities to support educators seeking to enhance their professional knowledge and skills.
  • Support for educators pursuing National Board Certification.
  • Teacher leadership opportunities for professionals seeking growth and new experiences.

To effectively serve students, educators need support and professional learning opportunities to feel prepared to educate students, achieve their goals, build a professional community, and stay sustained and retained in their career. We aim to equip and empower Arizona’s educators with the systems, supports, and networks to best educate students, achieve their goals, build a professional community, and stay sustained in their career.

Upcoming PD Events & Webinars

November 16, 2024

National Board New and Continuing Candidate Kickoff

This event provides direction and motivation for National Board candidates.

February 6, 2025 , February 20, 2025...

National Board Pre-Candidacy Class

You’ll gain a firm understanding of the process and be prepared to begin the process of National Board Certification.

February 11, 2025

Beginning Teacher Series: Rigor Redefined with Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell will explore the tenets of his book Rigor Redefined.

February 15, 2025

Coaching Saturday – Tucson

This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!

March 22, 2025

16th Annual Celebration of Accomplished Teaching

Please join us in recognizing Arizona's new and maintained National Board Certified Teachers.

April 26, 2025

Coaching Saturday – Tucson

This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!

June 3, 2025 , June 4, 2025...

National Board: Coaching for Candidate Success

This four-day training will help you learn the skills to coach candidates through the National Board process.

Upcoming PD Programs

November 19, 2024 , January 28, 2025...

Mentor Forum

Mentor Forum event is uniquely designed and tailored to provide current research and relevant topics.

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