October 3
The Central Highlands Master Naturalist Program is a leadership development certification course designed to supplement natural and cultural history training, docent programs, and volunteer service opportunities available in communities across the state. This course includes an overview of scientific concepts, natural history in the Central Highlands of Arizona and best practices related to local volunteer opportunities.
Register for this Zoom Info Session to begin your journey toward certification.
Course begins in January
October 4
Yuma’s Largest Job & Education Fair.
Over 60 employers, resources, and schools. Veteran Resources, Onsite Interviews, Lap top giveaways, and more.
October 5
Laycee, AKA Miss GoElectric, discusses how a mindset change around transportation is coupled with new technologies for a positive environmental and social impact. We’ll also find ways we can implement these ideas into our classrooms with hands-on kits available from RAFT.
October 7
In its 17th year, the Annual Southwest Liver Disease Symposium will bring nationally and internationally-renowned speakers to discuss current and relevant topics, including best practices for conditions that affect patients with liver disease.
October 11 – February 7
Have you ever wanted to become a Master Gardener? Here’s your chance! The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension trains gardening enthusiasts of Pinal County as Master Gardener volunteers who help their fellow citizens grow better gardens and more sustainable landscapes.
October 13, 14, 20, 21
Participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities that challenge common student misconceptions about Earth Science. Explore changes to Earth’s surface, provide evidence of past plate motions, and design solutions to predict and minimize the effects of natural hazards.
October 16, 17
This is a 2-day course on designing onsite wastewater treatment and dispersal systems using Arizona regulations primarily for gravity distribution and residential applications. All participants will need to have completed both the NAWT Inspection Training and Soils & Site Evaluation courses.
October 18
This is a one-day onsite wastewater design course that will focus on a atypical onsite wastewater system. All participants will need to have completed both the NAWT Inspection Training and Soils & Site Evaluation courses
October 18
The CHIPS Act is opening doors to jobs in the semiconductor industry for early talent. From mobile computing and machine learning to supply chain security, we’ll explore what it takes to enter this growing industry with Nader Sehatbakhsh. Lessons we can implement immediately in our classroom that connect students to the skills needed for these jobs will be shared by Jenny Chin.
October 21
Come and explore the learning trajectory, tasks, and student supports for proportional reasoning, in order to develop a deeper understanding of the Big Idea and the 10 Essential Understandings of ratios, proportions, and proportional reasoning.
October 21
Come and explore the early understandings of numbers in an interactive and strategic way. We will discuss how to support this sense of number in relevant and practical ways with our young learners.
October 21
Growing Up Wild is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature, and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them! A curriculum book is included with this workshop.
October 24
The 2023 STEM & Innovation Summit is an exciting opportunity to come together as a community. Meet us downtown in Heritage Square to connect with educators, community members, and collaborators as we dive into STEM resources, best practices, community involvement, hands-on activities, and more.
October 27
The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities.
November 4
Come and learn conceptual strategies to teach place value that will foster deeper understanding and support students’ understanding of other elementary maths
November 7
The Central Highlands Master Naturalist Program is a leadership development certification course designed to supplement natural and cultural history training, docent programs, and volunteer service opportunities available in communities across the state. This course includes an overview of scientific concepts, natural history in the Central Highlands of Arizona and best practices related to local volunteer opportunities.
Register for this Zoom Info Session to begin your journey toward certification.
Course begins in January
November 18
Workshop participants will explore developmental trajectories related to the big ideas of pre-algebraic and algebraic thinking through the use of manipulatives and diagrams (e.g., pattern tasks, area models, Algebra Tiles). Come join us in developing a deeper understanding of patterns and visualization in mathematics.
November 18
There is a significant history of common mathematical teaching and learning practices for students in special education. But, which practices are BEST for these learners? Which strategies and models help students in special education find success and understanding? Come and experience a set of these strategies and models, and discuss why these are successful with learners in special education.
November 18
Come and explore ways to improve from cooperative learning to collaborative learning. Find ways to help your learners shift from compromise to consensus as they work with their peers. Help unlock the math superhero in all of your learners!
November 18
Are you looking to incorporate more engineering practices into your lesson plans? Participants will explore a variety of research-based strategies for implementing the Engineering Design Process into their instruction.
December 2
Have you ever wondered what happens when the five-frame grows up? Where does area go after adolescence? Is the box method a teenager or a young adult in this analogy? Join us as we journey from dot to box, and discover the powerful and persistent relationships among these models. Find your role in this important progression and OWN it. Make these connections for yourself and for your students.
December 5
The Central Highlands Master Naturalist Program is a leadership development certification course designed to supplement natural and cultural history training, docent programs, and volunteer service opportunities available in communities across the state. This course includes an overview of scientific concepts, natural history in the Central Highlands of Arizona and best practices related to local volunteer opportunities.
Register for this Zoom Info Session to begin your journey toward certification.
Course begins in January
December 8
The Deep Dive is designed for elementary educators who have started teaching CS Fundamentals but want to more deeply understand Code.org’s approach to teaching CS and need strategies to fully implement the curriculum. This workshop provides teachers with a hands-on learning experience with other like-minded teachers. Teachers are given the space to work through individual challenges in carefully crafted sessions led by experienced facilitators.
December 9
Come experience the world of geometry in a new way. Look at figures and shapes in new ways, and discover new relationships. Participants will experience investigations designed to support 3rd-5th grade students’ discovery and conceptualization of geometric properties, attributes, and structures. Participants will explore the optimal progression for learning big ideas of geometry.
December 9
Come join us in developing a deep understanding of expressions, equations, and (in)equality in secondary mathematics. Workshop participants will explore strategies for building relevance, excitement, and understanding through the use of manipulatives, engaging tasks, and a sound understanding of student learning trajectories.
December 9
Decimals are introduced as fractions in fourth grade and as magnitudes of place value in fifth grade. How do we make strong connections between these ideas and domains? How do we help students develop a robust understanding of decimals? And how do we help students learn conceptual strategies for operations with decimals? Come and explore these ideas.
December 9
3D printers provide an avenue for students to design solutions to problems. This training shows educators how they can utilize these technologies in any subject area to tap into the engineering design process. Examples include English language arts, social studies, math and science into STEM and project-based learning experiences. Sample projects will be presented along with sample curriculum and 3D-printed objects.
January 19, 20, 26, 27
Participants will engage in four days of hands-on, research-based learning activities and one day of asynchronous learning that challenge common student* misconceptions about chemistry. Explore the tiny particles that make up matter, how and why matter exists in different forms, the effects of combining substances, and the unique properties of various chemicals.
February 9
The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities.
February 10
Using Edison robots allows educators to introduce their students to a wide range of important topics and skills. From developing a familiarity with computational thinking and fundamental computer science concepts to enabling the meaningful use of technology in project-based learning (PBL), Edison robots are a great tool to add to your classroom!
March 9
Do you have limited time in the school day to teach meaningful science content? This workshop will show you how to save time by integrating STEM through literature to help your students form natural, cross-curricular connections.
April 13
Need some ideas on how to connect Social Studies and STEM learning? Uncover the science behind historical events while learning how to combine both subjects into one lesson with this workshop!
May 11
In this workshop, educators will practice utilizing the project-based learning (PBL) sequence to inspire their students to solve real world problems in their community! Participants will learn about the essential elements of a gold standard PBL unit while integrating many content areas.
June 17
The Intro workshop is designed for elementary educators new to teaching computer science who want to explore how to begin teaching the CS Fundamentals curriculum. Join your peers and experienced facilitators to get a hands-on introduction to computer science, pedagogy, overviews of the online curriculum, and teacher dashboard, as well as strategies for teaching “unplugged” classroom activities.
June 18
The Deep Dive is designed for elementary educators who have started teaching CS Fundamentals but want to more deeply understand Code.org’s approach to teaching CS and need strategies to fully implement the curriculum. This workshop provides teachers with a hands-on learning experience with other like-minded teachers. Teachers are given the space to work through individual challenges in carefully crafted sessions led by experienced facilitators.
