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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

AZ · EIN 113729995 · $102K rev · operational · advocacy · aztea.org
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Arizona Technology in Education Association (AzTEA) is a statewide nonprofit that supports educators in effectively integrating technology into teaching and learning. The organization offers professional development, certification support, and recognition programs aligned with educational technology standards. It serves educators, administrators, and technology specialists across Arizona.

activities · 12

what they do

direct service · 5
  • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance AI Education Infrastructure & Strategy Development
    Provides guidance to education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
  • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance AI Education Infrastructure & Strategy Development
    Provides guidance for education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
  • Hosts an annual in-person fall conference for educators focused on effective teaching strategies and integrating ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
  • Provides a 14-week professional development program for ISTE Certification, including synchronous Zoom sessions, asynchronous coursework, personalized feedback, and 6 months of support for eportfolio development and submission through webinars, lessons, pacing guides, and office hours.
  • Offers a 14-week professional development program for ISTE Certification to educators globally, including synchronous Zoom sessions, asynchronous coursework, personalized feedback, and 6 months of support for eportfolio development and submission.
advocacy · 2
capacity building · 5
  • Recognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 through the Making IT Happen Award for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
  • Recognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
  • Professional Development and Training for Educators STEM & Technology Teaching Workshops
    Offers online and virtual professional development courses and presentations focused on integrating STEM, technology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into classrooms, aligned with Arizona Educational Technology Standards. This includes delivering research-aligned PD sessions directly to institutions, with a focus on reaching institutions outside major metropolitan areas.
  • Professional Development and Training for Educators STEM & Technology Teaching Workshops
    Offers online and virtual professional development courses and presentations focused on integrating STEM, technology, and AI into classrooms, aligned with Arizona Educational Technology Standards. This includes delivering at least 3 research-aligned PD sessions directly to institutions, with at least one outside major metropolitan areas.
  • Professional Development and Training for Educators STEM & Technology Teaching Workshops
    Offers online and virtual professional development courses and presentations focused on integrating STEM, technology, and AI into classrooms, aligning with Arizona Educational Technology Standards and ISTE Standards. This includes delivering research-aligned PD sessions directly to institutions, with a focus on reaching institutions outside major metropolitan areas.
strategies · 14

how they think

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named programs · 5

what they call their work

Arizona AI Alliance
Collaborative initiative providing guidance, training, and advocacy for responsible AI implementation in K-12 schools across Arizona
AzTEA Ambassador Trainings
Virtual professional learning series focused on Arizona Ed Tech Standards, AI integration, and technology-enhanced instruction for educators
AzTEA Innovation Awards
Recognition program honoring outstanding educators, administrators, and technology supporters in Arizona across multiple categories including classroom teachers, tech directors, and edtech coaches
ISTE Certification
Professional development program preparing educators for ISTE Certification through a two-phase process: 14 weeks of training and six months of portfolio development with ongoing support
STEM AZ Collaborative PD Courses
Online professional development courses focused on integrating STEM and educational technology into math, science, and general classroom instruction
relationships · 11

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Education Funder — Supports AzTEA in providing professional learning opportunities.
  • Arizona Department of Education Government — Aaron Vogel, Effective Use of Technology Specialist at the Arizona Department of Education, is an elected board member.
  • Arizona Institute for Education and the Economy Partner — Their GenAI Guidance for Arizona Schools anchors the mission of the AI Alliance.
  • Constant Contact Partner — Used for membership registration and event sign-up.
  • Edvolve Partner — Collaborates with AzTEA to offer ISTE Certification cohorts to educators.
  • Gilbert Public School Partner — Jon Castelhano, Chief Technology Officer at Gilbert Public School, is an elected board member.
  • ISTE Network — Participates in the Making IT Happen Award, administered by ISTE, to recognize educator contributions to digital learning.
  • ISTE Partner — Offers ISTE Certification, a competency-based educator certification based on the ISTE Standards for Educators.
  • Miami Unified School District No. 40 Partner — Richard Ramos, Superintendent of the Miami Unified School District No. 40, is an elected board member.
  • Ruth Catalano Partner — Recognizes individuals through the Ruth Catalano Friend of Technology award in honor of Dr. Ruth Catalano, a founder of AZTEA.
  • STEM AZ Education Collaborative Partner — Collaborative partner in offering online professional development courses on STEM integration.