Who We Are
We are the professional home for Arizona educators. As educators ourselves, we understand the joys and challenges of empowering Arizona’s students to reach their full potential and respect the ever-changing demands and opportunities in your work. As you navigate your teaching journey, the Arizona K12 Center is here to support you in growing your practice and confidence in your work. Because we believe every teacher deserves a home base that supports them through their journey.
Our Mission
To equip and empower Arizona’s educators with the systems, supports, and networks to best educate students, achieve their goals, build a professional community, and stay sustained in their career.
Our Vision
To transform teaching and learning as the professional home for all of Arizona’s educators.
Meet the Arizona K12 Center Team
Our team consists of former teachers and subject matter experts, all dedicated to serving you. Committed to providing the highest quality experience, we strive to ensure teachers receive the support they deserve. Get to know our team better—we’re here to help you achieve your professional goals.
Get to know our team
Get to know our team
Our History
Governor Jane Hull founded the Arizona K12 Center in 1999 with the purpose of providing professional learning for Arizona teachers. Today, the Center fulfills that vision by providing support and professional learning opportunities to educators across the state, all to more effectively serve students.
Here are some milestones from our first 25 years!
Here are some milestones from our first 25 years!
October 2021
The Arizona Department of Education awards the Arizona K12 Center $5 million to create the Arizona Teacher Residency in response to the state’s teacher shortage and high teacher turnover rate.
May 2019
The Arizona K12 Center begins providing mentoring and induction support services to NAU’s Arizona Teachers Academy graduates.
September 2006
The Arizona K12 Center starts providing support for Arizona teachers seeking National Board Certification.
July 2006
New signature programs, including Teacher Leadership Institute and Camp Plug and Play, launch.
November 2005
The Center begins the Arizona Master Teacher Program (later renamed the Arizona New Teacher Support Program) to provide trained mentors to new teachers.
July 2005
The Arizona K12 Center changes its business model and becomes a direct provider of professional development for teachers throughout the state of Arizona.
July 2000
The Arizona 12 Center begins funding professional development grants to schools throughout Arizona.
July 1999
In her July 1 State of the State address, Governor Jane Dee Hull calls for the creation of the Arizona K12 Center that would support teacher professional development so that teachers, in turn, could enhance their students’ learning.
