Canyon PD

STEM Leadership Cadre - Inspire and Connect
2022-08-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Connect with other AZ STEM leaders and be inspired by the resources available from AZ Zoos and Museums.
You can register using the following link: https://gce.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-isqz0oE9aalfkgrsW0nH4OT4Qn3sUZ
*This is a HYBRID event*

STEM Leadership Cadre - Inspire and Connect
2022-08-17 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Phoenix)
Connect with other AZ STEM leaders and be inspired by the resources available from AZ State and National Parks.
You can register using the following link: https://gce.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvc-isqz0oE9aalfkgrsW0nH4OT4Qn3sUZ
*This is a HYBRID event*

Beyond Surviving - Thriving in Your First Year
2022-08-03 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-08-02 08:00 - 16:00, 2022-07-07 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Bring Canyon Professional Development to your school or district for an exciting two-day workshop! Beyond Surviving: Thriving in Your First Year will provide teachers with the fundamentals needed for success from the beginning. Discussion topics include classroom management, classroom setup, basic lesson planning, and more!

For More information: Beyond Surviving 2022

Spark U - Professional Development for Teachers
2022-07-11 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | GCU Library
SPARK offers hands-on professional development with proven classroom principles
and strategies for teachers at every career stage.
It is designed to reignite and refresh the passion, pride, and purpose in teaching.
SPARK U Summer 2022 Flyer
For more information visit: sparkuonline.com

Beyond Surviving - Thriving in Your First Year
2022-07-06 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
Bring Canyon Professional Development to your school or district for an exciting two-day workshop! Beyond
Surviving: Thriving in Your First Year will provide teachers with the fundamentals needed for success from the
beginning. Discussion topics include classroom management, classroom setup, basic lesson planning, and more

For More information: Beyond Surviving 2022

2022 AZ PBIS Summer Institute
2022-06-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)

2022 Teachers' Institute, Leading Change, and School Counselors' Institute
2022-06-09 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix)
The Canyon Professional Development team will be presenting at the Teachers’ Institute and Leading Change Conference!
Every year, administrators, teachers, and other Arizona educators gather to participate in this learning opportunity led by inspirational keynote speakers and educators. We look forward to providing educators this opportunity to learn, collaborate, and begin planning for the impactful role they will continue to play in the education of our incredible Arizona students.
General sessions will focus on preparing for the 2022-2023 school year and beyond with tools to motivate administrators and educators to reconnect with each other, integrate teaching to meet the needs of students, and opportunities to rejuvenate to reach new heights in the upcoming school year. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions that will cover a wide range of topics, including accelerating learning, social-emotional and trauma-informed teaching and learning, and meeting the needs of diverse learners.
For questions regarding the 2022 Teachers’ Institute and Leading Change Conference, please reach out via email at LeadingChange@azed.gov.
CLICK LINK TO REGISTER

Impactful Social Emotional Learning (SEL) – Complimentary Professional Development Session
2022-05-25 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
You are invited to partake in our virtual complementary PD sessions!
From Feelings to Solutions: A Focus on Social-Emotional Learning – Relationships are the bedrock of teaching and learning. Social-Emotional Learning fosters positive attitudes toward oneself and others. During our time together we will explore the factors that affect relationships and identify areas of needed growth. Participants will also develop an understanding of the physiology of the stress response, its relation to anxiety, and its effects on learning. Once we are aware of the effects of the stress response, we can then employ strategies to reduce anxiety, build relationships and promote learning. These strategies can be utilized to create a safe environment where students and staff know they are valued and supported.

Register following this link: From Feelings to Solutions: A Focus on Social-Emotional Learning

For further questions please feel free to email: canyonprofdev@gcu.edu

Impactful Social Emotional Learning (SEL) - Complimentary Professional Development Session
2022-05-25 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual

AZ Math Leaders Summer Retreat
2022-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix)

International Christian STEM Competition
2022-04-23 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix) | GCU Sunset Auditorium, 3300 W. Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ, 85017, United States
Grand Canyon University’s K12 Educational Development (K12ED) and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) is pleased to host the exclusive, invitation only International Christian STEM Competition on Saturday, April 23.
ACSI Divisional Competition winners are invited to compete in the final International Christian STEM Competition on the campus of Grand Canyon University. Students will compete for first, second and third place prizes in the following STEM challenges:

Robotics
Aerospace Glider
Mechanical Slingshot
Cybersecurity – Capture the Flag
IT Coding
Virtual Advisor Chatbot

STEM Leadership Cadre
2022-04-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Topic – How to Build a STEM School – with PVUSD STEAM & Phil Howardell, Michelle Landreville, and Amanda Cherry.
GCU and Canyon PD support K12 students, teachers, and educational leaders in becoming active participants in the STEM community.
Interested in STEM innovation and resources available to you? Join the STEM Leadership Cadre quarterly showcase meetings. Each event is hosted by a different Arizona STEM stakeholder organization offering up ideas, resources, and inspiration.

Principals' Collaborative Community Meeting
2022-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Build your network, virtually meet with other principals and gain valuable insight and tips at the Principals’ Collaborative Community. This exciting opportunity is available for all K-12 principals across the nation. It includes monthly virtual meetings with expert speakers, resources and more – at no cost to you! Choose the dates that are most convenient and register below.

STEM Leadership Cadre
2022-03-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Phoenix)
Spotlighting makerspaces, this virtual (Zoom) STEM showcase will include a look at the unique makerspace found inside the Tucson Mall and a look at elementary school makerspaces from setup to professional development for teachers and turning students into makers.
Makerspace Tour Guides:
Kevin Larkin, Program Coordinator at SAACA (Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance) CATALYST Collaborative Arts & Maker Space
DaNel Hogan, Director of The STEMAZing Project at the Pima County School Superintendent’s Office
GCU and Canyon PD support K12 students, teachers, and educational leaders in becoming active participants in the STEM community.
Interested in STEM innovation and resources available to you? Join the STEM Leadership Cadre quarterly showcase meetings. Each event is hosted by a different Arizona STEM stakeholder organization offering up ideas, resources, and inspiration.

Principals' Collaborative Community Meeting
2022-02-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Being a Leader in Traumatic Times
Join this session as it will be filled with powerful and practical advice where Pastor Steffen, Senior Pastor at Pure Heart Church and Tracey Beal, CEO of School Connect, will discuss how to lead in times of uncertainty and change.
For nearly two years the amount of stress and traumatic events have been at a level we’ve never experienced before. Dan and Tracey will discuss how these difficulties have affected people. Dan will share some of his struggles of leadership and lessons learned.
Dan will dive into:

The difference between stress and trauma
How the extended pandemic has caused continued uncertainty – which leads to exhaustion and feeling out of control
The need to be aware how the people you lead are effected, especially changes in their mood or behavior

Facilitated by: Tracey Beal, CEO of School Connect, and Pastor Dan Steffen, Senior Pastor at Pure Heart Church

Summit on School Safety, Security, and Trauma Informed Practices
2022-02-06 - 2022-02-08 | GCU Arena, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States
There is no place on earth that we should feel more secure than around our children in
public schools. We must educate and inform ourselves on how best to ensure that happens.
Join us for a summit on school safety, security and trauma informed practices.
SAVE THE DATE/REGISTER NOW!
WHEN: February 6-8, 2022
WHERE: Grand Canyon University
3300 W. Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ 85017
For more information on speakers, breakout sessions, sponsorship and vendor opportunities, or to register, visit www.azbec.org/events or contact Karen by email at karen@azbec.org.
School Safety Summit – REGISTER NOW

School Connect Summit
2022-01-25 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Phoenix) | GCU Arena, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Arizona’s preeminent cross-sector gathering of 800+ school, business, faith, government, and nonprofit leaders representing all 15 counties! Join us in uniting around Arizona’s future!
Keynote address to be announced
Registration opens December 1, 2021
www.schoolconnectaz.org

Principals' Collaborative Community Meeting
2022-01-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Too Busy to Think.
As a school principal, I am sure that you know that your time is not your own. Do you develop an action plan for every day, but, at the end of the day, the same items are still on the list? Do you feel like you run from fire to fire with no time to plan?
Join this session to learn tips and strategies for managing your day so that you can lead a learning environment.
Facilitated by Dr. Carol Lippert

Fauci Movie Screening - National Geographic
2022-01-13 07:00 - 2022-01-19 23:30 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Free screening of the movie Fauci by National Geographic. Appropriate for classroom and community showings.
Register for free access the week of 01/13/22-01/19/22.
With his signature blend of scientific acumen, candor and integrity, Dr. Anthony Fauci became America’s most unlikely cultural icon during the COVID-19 pandemic. A world-renowned infectious disease specialist and the longest-serving public health leader in Washington, D.C., he has overseen the U.S. response to 40 years’ worth of outbreaks, including HIV/AIDS, SARS and Ebola. Crafted around unprecedented access to Dr. Fauci, National Geographic Documentary Films’ FAUCI is a revealing portrait of one of our most dedicated public servants.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBEau86jZjI

BUILDING VIRTUES CONFERENCE: CHARACTER EDUCATION IN A CHANGING WORLD
2021-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | GCU Arena, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States
Featuring keynote speakers and nationally-renowned character education experts Clifton Taulbert and Dr. Mindy Bier
Hosted by GCU’s College of Education
Monday, Dec. 13 from 9am-4pm at GCU Arena and livestream
FREE to all GCU faculty, staff, and local K-12 school partners
Lunch provided for in-person attendees
*GCU students are asked to sit in the arena bowl and may be able to receive participation credit for class if approved by instructor. President Mueller approves this if instructors approve.
This day-long conference will showcase renowned national speakers, breakout sessions, and current research on supporting virtue development within the communities we serve — all with the goal of helping others lead more flourishing lives.
Topics will include servant leadership, having difficult conversations, human flourishing, building cultures of ethics, and social-emotional learning.
Registration is required: gcu.edu/CharacterEducation

Alliance Night Basketball Game
2021-11-24 17:30 - 21:30 (America/Phoenix) | GCU Arena, 3300 West Camelback Road, Phoenix, AZ, United States
November 24th School communities are invited to join us cheer on the GCU Men’s Basketball team! Attendees receive free admission to the 7p.m. game along with access to the pregame tailgate at 6p.m. offering free rides, activities, and food for alliance participants.

Principals' Collaborative Community Meeting
2021-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://gcu.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUpdOiqpjIvEtzKGNDX-Wx62fIrEWtqhtIB
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Principals' Collaborative Community Meeting
2021-09-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix) | Virtual
Dr. Suzanne Zentner has served the K12 sector for the past 25+ years – from classroom teacher to superintendent – and currently has the honor of serving Arizona State University (ASU) as a Faculty Associate for undergraduate and graduate students, along with mentoring student-led ventures. Suzanne has also served as a lead instructor for ASU’s Start Up School, an entrepreneur boot camp for university students and community members and in 2015, earned ASU’s Teaching Excellence / Top 5% Teaching Award. She most recently authored a book, A Teacher’s Net Worth, which speaks to her passion for the recruitment and retention of professional educators.

Dr. Zentner holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

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Join us on September 30 for a hands-on session with Dr. Zentner as she reviews one module from her book, A Teacher’s Net Worth. This instantly practical session will not only leave you with a personalized spreadsheet that highlights an important aspect of your personal financial situation, but it will also illustrate how you can effectively use personal finance strategies and tools to recruit and retain employees.

Student Assessment in Blended Learning Environments K-5
2021-09-07 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
Join our Canyon PD experts to:

Examine successful assessment strategies associated with online and in-person environments
Identify formative assessments that create learning checkpoints for student /teacher reflection
Learn technology tools that seamlessly integrate assessment benchmarks for
student accountability
Explore engagement strategies that increase motivation among blended learners

Series of (2) 1-hour sessions

Transformational Technology Integration: Moving Beyond Passive to Creative
2021-08-26 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Phoenix)
In this one hour session, our Canyon PD expert will help you to explore two questions: what is your students’ relationship to technology and how is your use of technology influencing your practice. Through the PIC-RAT framework, you will learn to use technology to enhance your classroom. Technology, therefore, becomes a perfect vehicle to help students achieve and succeed.

Introduction to MTSS: Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
2021-08-25 15:30 - 16:30 UTC
MTSS provides a framework to help educators implement academic and behavioral interventions to support the needs of all learners. Join our Canyon PD expert to learn the basics of MTSS and explore how to implement research-based practices in your classroom.

Beyond Surviving: Thriving in your first year
2021-07-12 09:00 - 2021-07-15 15:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join Canyon PD for an exciting four-day workshop. Designed for first and second-year teachers, this workshop provides new teachers with the fundamentals needed for success from the beginning. Discussion topics include classroom management, classroom set up, basic lesson design and more. Teachers receive 20 hours of professional development.
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Event runs daily from 9 am – 3 pm

Cancel the Complaints and Negate the Negativity
2021-04-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Phoenix)
Join this discussion about strategies to improve teacher and student morale. Our expert will share strategies and you will have the opportunity to hear from each other. So, come prepared to share your successes and to seek solutions to implement over the summer and into next school year. No matter your learning situation, online, hybrid or in-person, you will learn strategies that work in asynchronous and synchronous settings to bump up morale.
