Sessions of 2024 Summer Conference: Kimberly McCroy
Mrs. McCroy, Kimberly
Professional Development Specialist
Pima County JTED
Kimberly is passionate about empowering CTE teachers to design meaningful instruction and engaging work based learning. She has the opportunity to explore this passion through teaching the Premier Series courses for Pima JTED. She is also a National Board for Professional Teaching candidate, a Google educator, and a graduate student in the Educational Leadership program at Northern Arizona University. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring nature with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
Sessions:
4845 - Premier Series: Using Advisory Councils Effectively
07/13/2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Westin La Paloma
- Interdisciplinary
This interactive workshop is designed to ensure success in the formation and use of industry advisory councils. During this workshop you will learn how to form a committee, how to conduct useful advisory council meetings and how to use advisory council members for continuous program improvement. Upon successful completion of the course which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
4634 - Premier Series: Grading and Assessment
07/14/2024
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Westin La Paloma
- Interdisciplinary
Assessing and grading are two different actions. Learn a variety of formative and summative assessment techniques. A major focus is how to assess student work using rubrics. This class will help you create a clear grading policy and develop a variety of ways to assess student learning. How should students in CTE be assessed? How do we set up a fair grading system for both teachers and students? Learn about the wide variety of options that address both of these issues to help you develop both your own philosophy for grading as well as effective strategies for multiple ways to assess student learning and progress. You will also leave with a greater understanding of how to align testing and evaluation to your course outcomes and grading policies that will increase effective feedback for students. Upon successful completion of the course, which includes submission of homework, participants will receive an ADE certificate for 15 professional development clock hours, which equates to one (1) semester hour of coursework.
4481 - Guiding Teachers to Create Comprehensive Scope and Sequences: Navigating ADE Monitoring Indicator 1
07/15/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Administration
- Interdisciplinary
In the dynamic landscape of Career and Technical Education, aligning instructional practices with regulatory requirements is paramount. This presentation will help demystify the intricacies of Arizona Department of Education (ADE) monitoring indicators 1a and 1b. Participants will embark on a quest to understand the specific requirements of these indicators, equipping them with the knowledge to guide teachers seamlessly through the development of their Scope and Sequence. From inception to implementation, this session offers actionable strategies and insights, addressing potential roadblocks and ensuring alignment with ADE standards. Furthermore, attendees will have the opportunity to explore a meticulously crafted Scope and Sequence template, fostering clarity and consistency in curriculum planning. Join this session to empower administrators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate ADE monitoring indicators effectively, ensuring compliance while enhancing instructional excellence in Career and Technical Education.
4541 - Instant Feedback: Plickers
07/16/2024
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Interdisciplinary
This session models the use of a formative assessment strategy called Plickers: a low-tech way to quickly gauge your student learning during a lesson. You will walk away from the session with a set of Plicker cards and the knowledge to use them.
4480 - Harnessing the Power of AI: Transforming Rubrics Creation in CTE
07/16/2024
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Hilton El Conquistador
- Education and Training
- Interdisciplinary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers inventive possibilities, especially when creating assessments for CTE. This interactive presentation delves into the benefits of AI in rubric design, the mechanics behind creating quality rubrics using AI prompts, and insights into evaluating AI-generated rubrics for accuracy and relevance. Educators will gain actionable strategies to empower their students in harnessing AI tools effectively. Join this session to reimagine rubric creation, enhance educational outcomes, and elevate the learning experience in CTE through the lens of AI.
