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 Class
You’ll gain a firm understanding of the process and be prepared to begin the National Board process.
National Board Pre-Candidacy Class
You’ll gain a firm understanding of the process and be prepared to begin the National Board process.
Beginning Teacher Series: Shouting Won’t Grow Dentrites with Marcia Tate
Learn strategies for managing an active, brain-compatible classroom without ever raising your voice.
National Board Maintenance of Certificate Support Kickoff
Set the stage for continuing your National Board Certification with this time dedicated to MOC.
Beginning Teacher Series: Welcome to Teaching with Doug Fisher
This is the hands-on event for you to thrive in your first year of teaching!
National Board New and Continuing Candidate Kickoff
This event provides direction and motivation for National Board candidates.
National Board New and Continuing Candidate Kickoff
This event provides direction and motivation for National Board candidates.
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.
Beginning Teacher Series: Rigor Redefined with Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell will explore the tenets of his book Rigor Redefined.
Coaching Saturday – Tucson
This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!
16th Annual Celebration of Accomplished Teaching
Please join us in recognizing Arizona's new and maintained National Board Certified Teachers.
Coaching Saturday – Tucson
This one-day working retreat allows you to focus on your National Board work in the way that best supports you!
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
Mentor Institute
This Mentor Institute is aligned to specifically meet the needs of Arizona teachers and mentors.
Arizona New Teacher Induction Network
Arizona New Teacher Induction Network.
Advanced Mentor Institute
This learning opportunity is our next level of mentor and coaching training designed for mentors and coaches.
Mentor Forum
Mentor Forum event is uniquely designed and tailored to provide current research and relevant topics.