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June 2016
Arizona Historic Preservation Conference
The Arizona State Historic Preservation Office, the Arizona Preservation Foundation, and the City of Phoenix invite you to join them at the 14th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference. This year’s conference, “Preservation Next” is being held in Phoenix on June 8th-10th, 2016. The goal of the Conference is to bring together preservationists from around the state to exchange ideas and success stories, to share perspectives and solutions to preservation issues, and to foster cooperation between the diverse Arizona preservation communities.…
Find out more »Arizona Geographic Alliance STEMSS Institute 2016
With a generous grant from Arizona Public Service Foundation, the Arizona Geographic Alliance can again host a summer STEMSS Institute (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Social Studies) Here are a few of quotes from participants that attended 2013 or 2014 STEMSS Institutes: “Woo hoo! Best summer pd ever!” "This institute allowed me to better understand how to fully incorporate STEMSS in my lessons and how easy it is with a little more effort." "I feel energized being around so many passionate…
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August 2016
2016 A.C.H.E. Conference
Community, Connections, and Perspectives in History 2016 ACHE Conference Good history teachers know that making connections among historical events, modern events, and students' lives is the key to engaging students in history. Conference participants will explore connections between communities and also how local perspectives can be used to make broader national and global connections to historical events. Sessions will include U.S., world, and Arizona history; innovative ways to teach and share history; and address the Arizona literacy standards for…
Find out more »October 2016
Council for Economic Education Annual Conference – in PHOENIX!
Phoenix will be the host city for the 55th National Annual Financial Literacy and Economic Education Conference of CEE. For K-12 teachers in social studies, economics, personal finance, mathematics, family and consumer sciences, business and entrepreneurship. Also, curriculum developers, district specialists, and administrators interested in financial literacy and/or economic education.
Find out more »January 2017
Using the State Giant Traveling Map – Tucson/Marana
Using the Giant Arizona Map and AzGA On-line Resources At this workshop you will: Experience on-the-map activities that you can do with your school or classroom. Learn how you can check out the map at low or no cost to you or your school. Enjoy a fast-paced training session where you become “certified”to check out the map. Learn what resources are available from the Alliance that will make your teaching of geography much easier. NOTE: teachers and administrators from any other schools or districts are welcome to attend any…
Find out more »March 2017
National Geographic Bee – Arizona state level competition
2017 Arizona Geographic Bee is scheduled to take place in the ASU Memorial Union on Friday, March 31. Opening at 8:00 am, participants and their families can wait in the Ventana Room before the preliminary rounds start at 9:00 am. Participants should go to their room a little before 9 am. AzGA will be hosting a "Kids on the Map" activity between the preliminary rounds and the final round in the Ventana room (about 10:30 am). This is a giant…
Find out more »September 2017
FREE iCivics Professional Development Training for Teachers
Build critical thinking, problem solving and participatory skills for your students...
Find out more »First Fall Seminar from TAH.ORG & ADE: Origins of the Cold War
We are delighted to announce that ADE will partner again this year with teachingamericanhistory.org to offer high quality Social Studies Professional Development at no cost to teachers. These programs are open to all K-12 teachers. Registrants are sent a primary source documents reading packet in advance of the program, and a certificate for re-certification hours will be handed out at the end of each program. All programs with take place at the ADE Training Facility. 3300 N. Central Ave, Phoenix,…
Find out more »October 2017
FREE iCivics Professional Development Training for Teachers
Students learn how the government works and how they can do their part in being an informed, engaged citizen...
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