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
Helping Students Make Sense of the World
Using a Community of Practices (CoP) model, we will work together to deepen our understanding of the critiquing SEP's.
Imagine Alien Worlds: The Search for Earth Twins
Let’s go exoplanet hunting!
Building Evidence Based Arguments
Students naturally like to put forth their own ideas.
Administrators Insights: 30-Minute Power Sessions
What Do We Mean By Sensemaking in Science? An Introduction to Sensemaking
Analyzing and Interpreting Data
Data is everywhere!
Introduction to 3-Dimensional Science Assessments Content Coaching
This beginner webinar will provide a clear introduction to what 3D assessments are and how they align with the AZSS.
Becoming an AZ Next Generation Science Teacher- EAC 2025
ASTA is excited to bring "Next Generation Science Exemplar Program (NGSX) to Arizona.
Sensemaking SEPs
This web seminar is filled with ideas to add to your toolbox for Developing and Using Models, Constructing Explanations
2025 Science Teacher Symposium
Join ASTA’s Science Teaching Symposium for three incredible days of virtual professional learning!
Administrator Insight: 30 Minute Power Session
Supporting Science Teachers: Preparing for the New School Year
Empower K-5 Students through Literacy in Science & STEM
Learn about empowering your students through STEM, literature, and discourse using the 5E Model.
3D Science in Action: Engaging Students with the 5E Model & Phenomena
Transform your instruction by combining 5E instructional model, anchoring phenomena, and 3-dimensional learning!
Science in Action: Nogales
Put on your student hat and experience connected sensemaking strategies!
YAVAPAI COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE: HELPING STUDENTS MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD
Using a Communities of Practice model, we will work together to deepen our understanding of the Investigating SEPs!
Becoming an AZ Next Gen Science Teacher: Tucson
ASTA is excited to bring "Next Generation Science Exemplar Program (NGSX) to Arizona.
Becoming an AZ Next Gen Science Teacher: Phoenix
ASTA is excited to bring "Next Generation Science Exemplar Program (NGSX) to Arizona.
ASTA’s Content Coaching
Free “Science Content Coaching Sessions” with Rebecca Garelli monthly with different topics each session.
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STEM AZ Education Collaborative Virtual Resource and Learning Access Registration
Register for free access to the AZ STEM Collaborative's online LMS and gain access to training and resources.
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STEM AZ Education Collaborative LMS Resource Access Registration
Register for FREE access to a wide variety of resources shared by the STEM AZ Education Collaborative.
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AZ STEM Collaborative LMS Launch – Free STEM courses!
In launching the new AZ STEM Collaborative LMS, 3 STEM courses are available virtually.