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FREE Professional Development Services
Supporting Educators Across Maricopa County
Strengthening instruction, supporting teachers, and improving retention through coaching, professional learning, and leadership collaboration.
What Is the Current State of Education?
“Nearly 78% of teacher openings across Arizona were either unfilled or staffed by individuals who do not meet standard certification requirements.”
“54% of current educators are somewhat to very likely to leave within the next 1–2 years.”
“Two-thirds (66%) of current educators would not recommend becoming an educator.”
“Lack of administrative support for classroom discipline was cited as a top reason for leaving by nearly 64% of former educators.”
“Teachers report behavioral issues contribute to higher rates of burnout and turnover, especially since many feel they do not possess the appropriate skill sets to address their students’ needs.”
“Teachers report leaving schools where they feel administrators ‘are constantly pointing out what we’re not doing or what we’re doing wrong and rarely telling us when we do something well.’ ”
“Replacing a single teacher costs between $11,000 and $25,000 depending on district size. Beyond the financial drain, high turnover disrupts school stability, erodes colleague morale, and significantly diminishes student achievement—particularly in high-need schools where stability is most critical.”
What We Provide
We offer practical, classroom-centered support tailored to the needs of educators and school leaders.
Core Services
1:1 individualized coaching cycles
Instructional planning and lesson design support
Professional development sessions
Leadership collaboration and strategy meetings
Classroom walkthroughs with school leaders
Focus Areas
Instructional planning and organization
Academic rigor and student thinking
Classroom management and engagement
How Our Coaching Works
Our coaching model is designed for immediate impact in real classrooms.
Simple 4-Step Flow
Observe classroom instruction
Reflect through a coaching conversation
Support with tools, strategies, and resources
Follow Up to strengthen implementation
Every step is personalized, practical, and focused on helping educators succeed right away.
Who We Support
Serving educators across grade levels, content areas, and school communities.
100+
Educators Supported by December 2025
29
Instructional Leaders Partnered With
PreK-12
Classrooms
We Work Across:
Core content • Special Education • ELL • CTE
Gifted • Arts • PE • Speech
Map of support locations across Maricopa County
What We’re Seeing in Classrooms
Our work in schools highlights both strengths and key opportunities for growth.
Three Insight Blocks
Instructional Planning (57%)
Opportunities to strengthen lesson clarity, student engagement, and alignment to learning goals.
Academic Rigor (22%)
Students benefit from more opportunities to explain thinking, use evidence, and engage in deeper learning.
Classroom Management (21%)
Strong relationships are present, with opportunities to build consistency, routines, and clear expectations.
What Are the Survey Results From the Teachers?
What Educators Are Saying
Educators consistently report that coaching is practical, supportive, and immediately useful.
Key Themes
Collaboration and meaningful feedback
New strategies and instructional tools
Hands-on, applicable learning
“It was nice to have someone giving me feedback without worrying about evaluation.”
“I gained new engaging tools for my classroom.”
“I was able to practice strategies immediately.”
Growing Our Reach and Impact
Since launching, the Professional Development Team has rapidly expanded its reach, supporting over 100 educators in just the first phase of implementation.
With current staffing, the team can support approximately 300 educators per year. With strategic expansion, that impact could grow to reach up to 1,000 educators annually.
Future Focus
Expand coaching cycles across districts
Increase leadership collaboration
Offer ongoing monthly PD sessions
Build training pathways for instructional leaders
Bring Professional Development Support to Your School or District
Whether your team needs coaching, classroom support, leadership collaboration, or targeted professional development, we’re here to help.
Maricopa County Professional Development Team
Supporting educators. Strengthening classrooms. Improving outcomes for students.