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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

May 7, 2025 , May 14, 2025...

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.

May 10, 2025

Imagine Alien Worlds: The Search for Earth Twins

Let’s go exoplanet hunting!

May 13, 2025

Building Evidence Based Arguments

Students naturally like to put forth their own ideas.

May 15, 2025

Administrators Insights: 30-Minute Power Sessions

What Do We Mean By Sensemaking in Science? An Introduction to Sensemaking

May 29, 2025

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

Data is everywhere!

May 29, 2025

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.

June 2, 2025 , June 3, 2025...

Becoming an AZ Next Generation Science Teacher- EAC 2025

ASTA is excited to bring "Next Generation Science Exemplar Program (NGSX) to Arizona.

June 12, 2025

Sensemaking SEPs

This web seminar is filled with ideas to add to your toolbox for Developing and Using Models, Constructing Explanations

June 16, 2025 , June 17, 2025...

2025 Science Teacher Symposium

Join ASTA’s Science Teaching Symposium for three incredible days of virtual professional learning!

June 19, 2025

Administrator Insight: 30 Minute Power Session

Supporting Science Teachers: Preparing for the New School Year

June 24, 2025 , June 25, 2025...

Empower K-5 Students through Literacy in Science & STEM

Learn about empowering your students through STEM, literature, and discourse using the 5E Model.

June 26, 2025

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!

July 16, 2025

Science in Action: Nogales

Put on your student hat and experience connected sensemaking strategies!

August 14, 2025 , August 28, 2025...

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!

August 25, 2025 , August 26, 2025...

Becoming an AZ Next Gen Science Teacher: Tucson

ASTA is excited to bring "Next Generation Science Exemplar Program (NGSX) to Arizona.

September 11, 2025 , September 12, 2025...

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.

On Demand

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