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GCU Learning Lounge - Summer Camp 2025
2025-05-27 10:00 - 2025-06-27 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join us at the GCU Learning Lounge Summer Camp 2025 for themed weeks full of hands-on fun, learning, and creativity! All K–12 students welcome!
☀️WEEKLY THEMES ☀️:

Fun with Food
Color Craze
Bugging Out
Space and Beyond
Time Travelers
Animal Adventurers

SESSION I
May 27 – June 27
SESSION 2
July 7 – Aug. 1
SUMMER HOURS
10 am – 3 pm
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2025 Restorative Practices Workshop
2025-05-28 09:00 - 15:30, 2025-05-29 09:00 - 15:30 | GCU, 3300 W. Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ, 85017, United States
JOIN US FOR A TWO-DAY RESTORATIVE PRACTICES TRAINING!
Learn how to use restorative circles, conferences and other strategies to resolve conflicts peacefully, build empathy and foster a positive school climate.
Christian Worldview Breakout Sessions
Learn how to implement Biblical principles for effective conflict resolution and community building, build stronger relationships, reduce disciplinary incidents, and transform discord into restoration.
TRAINING DETAILS:
Dates: May 28 and 29, 2025
Time: 9 am – 3:30 pm Arizona Time
Location: Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
Cost: $150 per person. Includes lunch, course materials, and “The Restorative Practices Handbook.”
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AI for K12 Parents Complimentary Professional Development Session
2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00
Check out Canyon Professional Development’s Complimentary Session Aimed to Empower Families to Support Student Success in The Age of AI
STEM-08: Understanding and Navigating Artificial Intelligence for K12 Parents
This session introduces participants to artificial intelligence (AI) fundamentals and its role in education. Topics include a simple explanation of AI, practical applications and examples of how it supports personalized learning and automates instructional tasks. The session highlights the benefits, such as tailored education and innovative tools and challenges like bias, privacy concerns and misinformation. Attendees will also explore strategies to support students, including fostering digital literacy, promoting ethical AI use and collaborating with educators to navigate AI’s opportunities and risks effectively.
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Canyon Professional Development’s New Complimentary Course: Supporting International Teachers in the American Classroom
2025-06-01 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-15 08:00 - 17:00
Check out Canyon Professional Development’s New Complimentary Course Aimed to Support International Teachers in the American Classroom
TDS-19: Bridging Cultures: A Practical Guide for J-1 Teachers in American Schools
This workshop is designed to empower international teachers new to the American classroom. It provides practical strategies for creating positive and engaging learning environments. Participants can learn how to identify their teaching style and adapt it to diverse learners, foster strong student teacher relationships and implement effective classroom management techniques. By focusing on differentiated instruction and formative assessment, teachers can help ensure that all students are engaged and supported. The workshop also explores the integration of technology and the importance of digital citizenship, while addressing the cultural nuances of American education.
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June Complimentary Professional Development Course 2025
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-06-30 17:00
During this session, participants will have an opportunity to explore the importance and use of various assessment types in K-5 classrooms. The facilitator will discuss the concepts of reliability, validity, criterion-referenced and norm-referenced assessments while allowing the participants to explore the use of assessments for instructional purposes and how they can be used to differentiate reading instruction.
Credit hour: 3
June course Assessments (SoR-04) at CanyonPD.MyClick4Course.com
*FORYOU/GCU coupon code is valid from the first day of June to the end of the month.
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Summer Semi Learning Academy: Manufacturing Intensive Pathway
2025-06-02 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-03 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-04 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-05 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-09 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-10 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-11 01:00 - 19:00, 2025-06-12 01:00 - 19:00 and 10 more dates | Grand Canyon University, 2600 W. Camelback Rd Building 71, Phoenix, Arizona, 85017, United States
TSMC Arizona (TSMC AZ) collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its training programs, such as Apprenticeship and Intensive Pathways. The Intensive Pathway creates the opportunity for students to receive related technical instruction that is aligned to TSMC AZ standards for a role and can help prepare them for potential employment. The program has been designed with education partners to deliver a strategic Intensive Pathway over approximately 11 weeks. The Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway is designed to prepare students to enter into the Manufacturing department of the semiconductor industry with basic preparation and skills, if they meet minimum requirements.
Pathway Participant Profile

Arizona high school juniors and seniors (applicants under the age of 18 will require a parent or guardian signature upon admittance into the summer class; any junior admitted into the program must be able to complete the full term from June 2-August 14, so school schedules must be considered)
Basic desktop computer skills & knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
Able to type 25+ words per minute
Availability for on-site classes at Grand Canyon University
Excellent attendance habits and able to attend all courses:

June 2 – July 3; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 PM
July 7- July 11 will be on-site learning at TSMC; no classes at GCU
July 14 – August 15; Monday-Thursday, 1-7 Pm

How do I obtain a full-time Job after the Summer Session?
Manufacturing Specialist Minimum Requirements & Eligibility

In order to be considered for an offer of a full time position from TSMC, students must meet the following minimum requirements and eligibility:

Satisfactory completion of the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Pathway (Summer Semi Learning Academy)
Must be at least 18 years old (a job offer may be offered prior to 18 years of age, however onboarding/start date must be after minimum age requirement is met)
Legally eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Updated resume
Background check and drug test clearance prior to first day of employment

The Science of Reading Summer Workshop
2025-06-04 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-05 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-18 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-06-19 08:30 - 16:30 | Grand Canyon University-ABSN Site, 4100 W. Chandler Blvd Ste 100, Chandler, AZ, 85226, United States
Join Canyon Professional Development (Canyon PD) for the “Science of Reading” workshop. This series fulfills 45 hours toward Part A of the K-5 Literacy Endorsement. Canyon PD is an approved provider for the Arizona K-5 Literacy Endorsement Training (Part A).
Four in-person sessions:
• Wednesday, June 4
• Thursday, June 5
• Wednesday, June 18
• Thursday, June 19
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