The Arizona K12 Center improves teaching and learning through high-quality professional development. The organization is a one-of-a-kind hub that supports educators along the teaching continuum. For 20 years, the Center has focused on enhancing leadership, expanding learning, and unveiling inspiration for Arizona’s teachers, impacting countless students across the state.
The Arizona K12 Center strives to support teachers along the continuum 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 new experiences.
The Arizona K12 Center serves as a vital hub connecting Arizona’s educators with the most current best practices in professional development. As the demands of our 21st Century economy and demographics emerge, the education community is called upon to respond in kind. New approaches are required to address new challenges. At the same time, we cannot afford to simply embrace innovation for its own sake. Now more than ever, research-based answers are essential to enhancing teacher performance and student learning. With the practitioner standing at the intersection of theory and practice, the Arizona K12 Center develops and facilitates leading professional development solutions for our classrooms today.
Upcoming PD Events & Webinars
National Board Pre-Candidacy
The National Board Pre-Candidacy Class is the first step in pursuing National Board Certification.
Beginning Teacher Series: Sharpen Your Skills – Worksheets Don’t Grow Dendrites
Increase learning for all students with strategies like drawing, metaphor, movement, music, and storytelling.
National Board New and Continuing Candidate Kickoff
This event provides direction and motivation for National Board candidates.
Beginning Teacher Series: Sharpen Your Skills – Shouting Don’t Grow Dendrites: 20 Techniques to Detour Around the Danger Zones
Learn strategies for managing an active, brain-compatible classroom without ever raising your voice.
National Board Coaching Saturday – Virtual
This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!
Beginning Teacher Series: Sharpen Your Skills – Happy Teachers, Happy Classrooms
Join Marcia Tate to explore 12 research-backed principles to maintain wellness and avoid burnout.
National Board Coaching Saturday – Tucson
This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!
15th Annual Celebration of Accomplished Teaching
Please join us in recognizing Arizona's new and maintained National Board Certified Teachers.
National Board Coaching Saturday – Phoenix
This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!
19th Annual Teacher Leadership Institute
Join us for the 19th Annual Teacher Leadership Institute: Amplify Excellence!
Upcoming PD Programs
Mentor Forum
Mentor Forums support mentors in embracing their role and power by fostering a community environment.
Cognitive Coaching Foundations – Spring
Cognitive Coaching aims to support teachers in their ability to self-monitor, self-analyze, and self-evaluate.