activities · 12
what they do
direct service · 5
- AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance AI Education Infrastructure & Strategy DevelopmentProvides 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 DevelopmentProvides guidance for education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
- Annual Fall Conference Annual Professional Development ConferenceHosts an annual in-person fall conference for educators focused on effective teaching strategies and integrating ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
- ISTE Certification Program Professional Certification Support ProgramsProvides 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.
- ISTE Certification Program Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers 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
- Advocacy for AI Policy Advocacy for Responsible AI in EducationAdvocates for legislative policy that creates conditions for responsible AI implementation in schools.
- Advocacy for AI Policy Advocacy for Responsible AI in EducationAdvocates for legislative policies that support the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence in schools.
capacity building · 5
- Making IT Happen Award Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsRecognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 through the Making IT Happen Award for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
- Making IT Happen Award Education Personnel Recognition ProgramsRecognizes 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 WorkshopsOffers 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 WorkshopsOffers 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 WorkshopsOffers 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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- Advance responsible and ethics-guided AI implementation in K-12 education responsible AI implementation, ethics-guided AI implementation, community of practiceSupports the ethical, responsible, and pedagogically sound use of AI in schools through guidance frameworks and community-driven implementation, ensuring student learning and equity remain central.
- Build educator capacity through professional development and peer learning professional_development_for_educators, peer_learning, pedagogy-focused educationStrengthens educator practice by offering self-paced, pedagogy-focused professional development and creating opportunities for peer-led knowledge sharing through conferences and communities of practice, ensuring practical and sustainable integration of technology.
- Building Communities of Practice for Collaborative Learning community_of_practiceThe organization utilizes a Community of Practice approach to facilitate collaborative learning among those leading technology implementation, particularly in areas like AI. This fosters shared knowledge and best practices for effective integration.
- Empowering Educators Through Professional Development and Networking professional_development_for_educatorsThe organization empowers educators by providing professional development opportunities, including short, self-paced online courses, and by fostering professional learning networks. This approach aims to help educators integrate STEM and educational technology into their classrooms, ultimately enhancing learning and preparing students for the future.
- Empowering educators through professional development and networking professional_development_for_educatorsThe organization provides professional development, including short, self-paced online courses, and fosters professional learning networks to help educators effectively integrate STEM and educational technology into their classrooms, thereby enhancing learning and empowering students.
- Expand access to education technology expanding technology accessIncreases access to educational technology across Arizona schools as a foundational step to ensure equitable opportunities for digital learning, enabling students and educators to leverage modern tools effectively.
- Foster leadership and recognition in digital learning recognition_of_educator_leadership_in_digital_learning, multi-level_recognition, vision_driven_tech_leadershipRecognizes and supports leaders across all roles and levels in education who demonstrate vision and innovation in digital learning, using awards and visibility to激励 systemic change and inspire broader adoption of technology.
- Pedagogy-Focused Technology Integration for Learning Transformation pedagogy-focused_educationThe organization emphasizes a pedagogy-focused approach to educational technology, promoting blended, project-based, and inquiry-based learning. This strategy aims to help educators use technology to transform learning and improve student outcomes by focusing on instructional methods rather than just the tools themselves.
- Pedagogy-focused technology integration pedagogy-focused_educationThe organization emphasizes pedagogy over specific tools to help educators use educational technology to transform learning and improve student outcomes, promoting blended, project-based, and inquiry-based learning approaches.
- Promote inquiry-based and pedagogically grounded technology integration inquiry_based_tech_integrationAdvances deeper learning by supporting educators to integrate technology through inquiry-based, project-based, and blended learning models that prioritize instructional design over tool use.
- Promoting Visionary and Ethical Technology Integration vision_driven_tech_leadershipThe organization promotes the strategic, visionary, and ethical integration of technology in education, including AI, by supporting leaders who drive this vision and ensuring implementation is guided by student learning, ethics, and industry standards. This approach aims to create a seamless educational learning ecosystem that improves student outcomes and fosters creativity.
- Promoting responsible and ethical AI implementation responsible_AI_implementationThe organization is committed to the responsible, ethical, and effective implementation of AI in K-12 schools, guided by student learning and ethics for a just society, and fosters collaborative learning among leaders through a community of practice.
- Recognizing and Fostering Leadership in Digital Learning recognition_of_educator_leadership_in_digital_learningThe organization recognizes and honors educators and leaders at all levels who demonstrate commitment and leadership in advancing digital learning. This multi-level recognition strategy aims to promote innovation and encourage dedication to educational technology.
- Recognizing and fostering leadership in digital learning recognition_of_educator_leadership_in_digital_learningThe organization recognizes and honors educators and leaders at all levels who demonstrate commitment and leadership in advancing digital learning, promoting innovation and a vision for integrating technology to improve student outcomes.
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.