Thank you! I’m looking forward to giving my students more authentic experiences.
This is the second class I’ve taken from Julie and John. They both keep the class interesting and engaging. I left class knowing that it was time very well spent.
Great instructors that allow collaboration. Insightful ideas and ways to make your class stronger and more effiecient.
West-MEC is such a wonderful resource for educators in any capacity! Their superior knowledge, excellent support, plus amazing staff are exactly what I need as a new/returning member of education. I look forward to attending more seminars, sessions, and professional development meetings as I journey along my path of learning and growing as much as I can.
I think the classes offered at West-Mec are well worth the time spent. Comfortable format. It also gives you a chance to network with other professionals.
I don’t know that this is a testimonial but today made me appreciate (even more than I already did) how gifted of a presenter Joel is and how much a pleasure it is to spend a day in a PD class. 🙂
Time well spent. Good usable information.
Sessions are always filled with valuable information and presented using engaging strategies.
Joel is highly professional and talented PD Coach. He is sincerely committed to success in the classroom!
This PD was very useful for brand new teachers and veteran teachers, like myself. I learned new strategies that I will be able to implement in my classroom right away.
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West-MEC and Member Districts ESS Summit – March 5, 2021
March 5, 2021 8:30 am
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ESS Directors, Case Managers, IEP Coordinators, School Psychologist, School Counselors, Related Service Providers, and Administrators: Please join us for an interactive VIRTUAL session to collaborate regarding our shared ESS students. The topics for this session include: *Reflections on Bridging Meetings * Participation in IEP/504 Meetings * Professional Development Opportunities *Collaboration Successes *Open Sharing (what is/is not working Continue reading
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Effective Demonstrations – March 2021
March 22, 2021 4:00 pm
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This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. March 22, 24, 29 & 31, 2021. You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. We will mail you participation materials. Whether in a welding lab or a bioscience lab, effective demonstrations are crucial. In this course, teachers will engage in the four-step demonstration method, which gradually Continue reading
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School-based Enterprises – March 2021
March 23, 2021 4:00 pm
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This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. An effective school-based enterprise (SBE) provides students with the unique opportunity to develop and practice real-world industry experience while serving the needs of their campus and/or community! This course is designed to help participants successfully develop Continue reading
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Venue: Online Class
More Than Sad – Suicide Awareness – March 26, 2021
March 26, 2021 8:30 am
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More Than Sad is a suicide prevention education program developed by The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to help increase teachers’ knowledge and understanding of suicidal behavior in youth, its causes, treatment, and prevention. Goals of training: To increase understanding of the problem of youth suicide, the risk factors that can lead to suicide, Continue reading
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Empowering Students through Professional Skills – April 2021
April 6, 2021 4:00 pm
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This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. April 6, 8 13 & 15, 2021. You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. We will mail you participation materials. This course will explore the nine Professional Skills identified by the Arizona Department of Education in collaboration with industry. Participants will identify them, use created rubrics Continue reading
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Kick Compassion Fatigue to the Curb! – April 13, 2021
April 13, 2021 8:30 am
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Disruptions in sleep, difficulty focusing, decreased work morale, lack of energy, constant stress and anxiety… If these are symptoms you can relate to, you may be suffering from Compassion Fatigue. At some point, the caregiver’s immersion in other peoples’ hurt starts to take a toll and nobody is completely immune. Join us for a session Continue reading
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Think Tank – April 22, 2021
April 22, 2021 8:30 am
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8:30-11:00 AM via Zoom The huge disruptions caused by COVID 19 have sparked an increase in the number of students who feel disconnected and unmotivated. As we prepare to come out of the pandemic, how can we re-engage these youth and reinvigorate education for all students and teachers? Embracing Career Literacy is a promising solution. Join Continue reading
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Rubrics to Increase Student Success – April/May 2021
April 27, 2021 4:00 pm
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This class will be 4 two-hour sessions held on Zoom. April 27, 29, May 4 and 6, 2021. You must attend all 4 sessions to complete this class. We will mail you participation materials. CTE courses are performance-based. When teachers let students know exactly how their work will be evaluated, the students’ level of performance always improves. Come and Continue reading
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2020-2021 Industry Update Program
June 1, 2021 8:00 am
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Not open to the public. ONLY FOR: CTE Teachers within West-MEC and West-MEC member districts. Program registration open until June 1, 2021. Program must be completed by June 30, 2021. The CTE Industry Update Program provides educators the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills and receive on-the-job training in CTE program-related industries. The program also referred Continue reading
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Google Docs – Google Applied Digital Skills – Asynchronous
June 1, 2021 10:00 am
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This 2 part asynchronous class has you work at your own pace in your own time. Choose Page Size, Orientation and Color Headers, Footers and Page Numbers Format Text Blocks — Align Text, Adjust Line and Paragraph Spacing, and Use a Numbered or Bulleted List Set Paragraph Styles — Use Headings to Create a Table of Continue reading
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Venue: Online Program