What is the Early Career Teachers’ Academy?
- 3-Day differentiated bootcamp for 2nd career, J1 teachers, or teachers in their first few years
- Virtual follow-up throughout the school year
- Content includes management structures, instructional strategies, and more!
- Networking and support for new educators
- Foundational content for AZ teachers
How can ECTA support new teachers?
- Prepares new teachers with essential skills and abilities
- Provides bootcamp experience to set up the teacher for success
- Creates a safe space to ask questions and build relationships
- Explores history and culture of education in the United States
- Enhances a district’s teacher orientation process
Dates: July 15 – 17, 2026, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Location: Arizona Department of Education, South Building (1535 W Jefferson St. Phoenix, AZ 85007)
Cost: $120
Tucson Values Teachers is providing limited scholarships for educators to attend PD opportunities, if you are interested, click here for more information
- For questions regarding this resource, please contact Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
- Contact Name: ADE
- Phone No: (602) 542-3710
- Email Address: questions@azed.gov