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ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION
CHANDLER, AZ · EIN 113729995 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE B90 · Education · Small ($100K-$1M) · aztea.org
revenue
$102K
expenses
$71K
net assets
$72K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

AZTEA, AS AN AFFILIATE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION (ISTE), HAS ADOPTED AND SUPPORTS ISTE'S MISSION TO EMPOWER LEARNERS TO FLOURISH IN A CONNECTED WORLD BY CULTIVATING A PASSIONATE PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY, LINKING EDUCATORS AND PARTNERS, LEVERAGING KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE, ADVOCATING FOR STRATEGIC POLICIES, AND CONTINUALLY IMPROVING LEARNING AND TEACHING.

profile · synthesized from sources

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.

named programs · 5 · from sources

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
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • AI & Computer Science Curriculum for Teachers 8 activities
    • Delivers virtual professional development aligned with Arizona Ed Tech Standards
      Provides virtual professional learning opportunities focused on integrating technology into instruction using the Arizona Educational Technology Standards, including presentations on AI, STEM integration, and content-area technology use, all delivered via Zoom.
    • Offers online STEM and technology integration courses
      Provides online professional development courses designed to improve technology integration in classrooms and support STEM integration into science and math instruction.
    • Professional Development and Training for Educators
      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
      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.
    • Professional Development and Training for Educators
      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
      Offers online and in-person professional development courses and presentations for educators, focusing on integrating STEM, technology, and AI into classrooms, and aligning with Arizona Educational Technology Standards. This includes virtual sessions via Zoom and direct delivery to institutions.
    • Professional Development and Training for Educators
      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 research-aligned PD sessions directly to institutions, with a focus on reaching institutions outside major metropolitan areas.
    • Provides targeted institutional professional development
      Delivers at least three AzTEA-affiliated, research-aligned professional development sessions directly to educational institutions annually, with at least one session reaching institutions outside major metropolitan areas.
  • Advocacy for AI & Computer Science in Schools 5 activities
    • Advocacy for AI Policy
      Advocates for legislative policy that creates conditions for responsible AI implementation in schools.
    • Advocacy for AI Policy
      Advocates for legislative policy that creates conditions for responsible AI implementation in schools.
    • Advocacy for AI Policy
      Advocates for legislative policies that support the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence in schools.
    • Advocacy for AI Policy in Education
      Advocates for legislative policies that support the responsible implementation of AI in schools.
    • Advocates for responsible AI policy in education
      Engages in advocacy efforts to influence legislative policies that support responsible AI implementation in K–12 schools.
  • Blood Drive Organization 5 activities
    • ISTE Certification Program
      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.
    • ISTE Certification Program
      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.
    • ISTE Certification Program
      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.
    • ISTE Certification Program
      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.
    • Offers ISTE Certification program for educators
      Provides a 14-week professional development program for ISTE Certification, including 5 synchronous Zoom sessions, ongoing asynchronous coursework, personalized feedback, and 6 months of eportfolio development support, including webinars, a five-lesson series, pacing guides, and monthly office hours.
  • Education Conference & Research Dissemination 4 activities
    • Annual Fall Conference
      Hosts an annual in-person conference focused on effective teaching strategies and the integration of ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
    • Annual Fall Conference
      Hosts an annual in-person fall conference for educators focused on effective teaching strategies and integrating ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
    • Annual Fall Conference
      Hosts an annual in-person fall conference for educators focused on effective teaching strategies and integrating ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
    • Hosts annual fall conference for educators
      Organizes an annual in-person fall conference focused on effective teaching strategies, learner engagement, and integration of ISTE Standards to improve student outcomes.
  • Educational Resource Provision 3 activities
    • Collates and shares edtech resources for educators
      Curates and distributes educational technology resources to support educators in integrating technology into teaching and learning.
    • Edtech Resource Collation
      Collates educational technology resources for educators.
    • Edtech Resource Curation
      Collates edtech resources for educators.
  • Uncategorized 10 activities
    • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance
      Provides guidance for education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
    • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance
      Provides guidance to education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
    • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance
      Provides guidance for education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
    • AI Strategy and Implementation Guidance for Education Leaders
      Offers guidance to education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation, and disseminates information through an AI Alliance newsletter.
    • Administers Making IT Happen Award to educators
      Recognizes over 600 educators globally since 1995 for advancing digital learning opportunities through the Making IT Happen Award.
    • Making IT Happen Award
      Recognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
    • Making IT Happen Award
      Recognizes over 600 educators globally since 1995 through the Making IT Happen Award for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
    • Making IT Happen Award
      Recognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
    • Making IT Happen Award
      Recognizes and awards over 600 educators globally since 1995 through the Making IT Happen Award for their contributions to advancing digital learning opportunities.
    • Provides AI implementation guidance and resources
      Offers guidance to education leaders on AI strategy, planning, and implementation; disseminates information via an AI Alliance newsletter and delivers AI training and professional development for school and district staff.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$102K
Contributions & grants$11K11%
Program service revenue$87K85%
Investment income$350%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$22K
balance sheet
Total assets$72K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$72K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +6.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 9
  • BETHANY LIGON — BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6-10-22
  • CORI ARAZA — BOARD MEMBER
  • DEBRA WHITE — BOARD MEMBER UNTIL 6-10-22
  • DONNA JAGIELSKI EDD — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERICA ELLIS PRICE — BOARD MEMBER
  • ERRIKA CELSY — BOARD MEMBER AS OF 6-10-22
  • JENNIFER PORTER — BOARD MEMBER AS OF 6-10-22
  • LAUREN OWENS — BOARD MEMBER
  • PHILLIP SENG — BOARD MEMBER AS OF 6-10-22
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.