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Arizona Science Teachers Association (ASTA)

ASTA

Inspiring, engaging, and supporting PreK through post-secondary teachers in preparing STEM learners for success.

ASTA offers a variety of Professional Development opportunities for educators to deepen their understanding of the AZ Science Standards and the shifts in instruction that are required for the implementation of the standards.

Upcoming PD Events & Webinars

November 10, 2026

Using the Science Task Prescreen to Evaluate 3-Dimensional Assessment Tasks: Elementary School

Finding quality science assessment tasks doesn’t have to be a guessing game.

November 19, 2026

Listen for the Learning: What Productive Talk Sounds Like

In three-dimensional science classrooms, talk should do more than help teachers check for the “right” answer.

December 3, 2026 , December 4, 2026

ASTA 2026 Annual Conference Standing on the Shoulders of Evidence

The 2026 Arizona Science Teachers Association Annual Conference, Standing on the Shoulders of Evidence.

STEM in Arizona Calendar

Check out upcoming PD opportunities from AATM, ASTA, AzTEA and other national and state organizations.

Upcoming PD Programs

November 3, 2026 , November 7, 2026...

YAVAPAI COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: HELPING STUDENTS MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD (Cohort 3)

Share ideas, reflect on experiences, and support one another in helping students make sense of the world through science

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