Professional Learning and Sustainability

INTERNAL PD INFO: The 2020 IDEA Virtual Conference Is Here! Kick Off Sessions Start Next Week, September 1 and 3

  • Mon, Aug 31 2020  •
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    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
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The ADE/ESS is pleased to present the opening of registration for Arizona’s 2020 IDEA Conference, Converging Ideas: Connections for Student Success! We are excited that the IDEA Virtual Conference is here and we are ready to open professional and personal development for this school year with rich and relevant learning opportunities. 

PD INFO: Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series (TALES) – “Navigating a Socially-Distanced Classroom for Students with Significant Learning Needs,” Thursday, August 20

  • Mon, Aug 17 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
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Please join us for the next episode of Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series, or TALES, on Thursday, August 20 from 2:30 p.m.—4:00 p.m., when STAR Autism Support presents, “Navigating a Socially-Distanced Classroom for Students with Significant Learning Needs.” Due to COVID-19 and related guidelines from state and local health officials, school staff are faced with the challenges of maintaining social distancing on campus for the 2021 school year. STAR trainer, Kara Magee-Arick, will discuss best practices and tips for navigating the new guidelines for students with significant learning needs, as well as creative, evidence-based practices for teaching students routines focused on social distancing, the importance of wearing a mask, and staying healthy through self-care routines. In addition to providing free visual supports and resources, Jennifer will also discuss ways to support families navigating new challenges at home. Participants will learn strategies and tools that can be used with students in pre-K through postsecondary classrooms.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Math Office Hours

  • Thu, Aug 13 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
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The next school year is already here! The ADE Math Team will be starting Math Office Hours again this month. These meetings are designed to support general education and special education teachers individually as well as to problem-solve as colleagues on current issues faced in teaching and learning this fall. Please join us to learn and laugh with each other and to talk about what is working and how we can support each other and problem-solve together.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY- Youth Mental Health First Aid Certification Training

  • Wed, Aug 5 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

PD INFO: Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series (TALES) – “Crafting a Class Brand Together,” August 6

  • Mon, Aug 3 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

ADE PD OPPORTUNITY: Resiliency & Trauma-Informed Practices Workshop

  • Mon, Jul 27 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

PD INFO: Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series (TALES) – “Get a Move on!" July 23

  • Mon, Jul 20 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Dive Deep into AZ Math Standards for Special Education Teachers, July 2020

  • Fri, Jul 17 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

Please see the available professional development opportunities below.

INTERNAL PD OPPORTUNITY: Trauma and its Effects on Students for Teachers and School Counselors/Social Workers/Psychologists

  • Wed, Jul 15 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates

Special Education Directors,

PD INFO: Thursday Afternoon LEarning Series (TALES) – “Electrify Any Lesson”, July 9

  • Tue, Jul 7 2020  •
    • Professional Learning and Sustainability
    • Updates