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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

July 16, 2025

Science in Action: Nogales

Put on your student hat and experience connected sensemaking strategies!

July 24, 2025

Powerful AI Platforms, Prompts, and Pedagogy for STEM Education

STEM Teachers & Leaders Curious about AI in the Classroom? Powerful AI Platform, Prompts & Pedagogy for STEM Education

July 24, 2025

Web Seminar: Constructing Explanations of Phenomena

Students are often content to explain the “what” of a phenomenon but not the “how” and “why”

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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