Categories for Professional Development

Category: Professional Development

Academy for Classical Teachers December 5, 2025

Grow as a Thinker: Adult Courses in Classical Literature and Humanities Open Now

The Academy for Classical Teachers (ACT) is now enrolling for the 2026 Spring courses. But these online courses will offer professional development that feels less like a requirement and more like a return to the joy of learning. This is your invitation to think deeply, linger over great books, and engage in spirited conversation with fellow lovers […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies September 22, 2025

Great Hearts Teachers Refine Their Craft at Fall Faculty In-Service

Over 1,200 teachers from Great Hearts Arizona recently gathered throughout the Valley for the annual Fall Faculty In-Service, a series of trainings designed to develop excellent teaching skills. “This year, the event, formed in cooperation with Great Hearts professional development, academics, and executive directors, was created to provide a meaningful selection of topics and opportunities for […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies August 20, 2025

APEX Announces New Fall Courses for School Leaders

The APEX Program for School Leadership is happy to announce that Fall Courses are now open for enrollment! And there are five options for aspiring and current leaders in classical education to choose from. Great Hearts offers a series of short courses through the APEX Program for School Leadership that are designed for developing leaders of classical […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 28, 2025

The Summit is Just the Beginning for Great Hearts Faculty

Before classes begin at Great Hearts academies across the Valley, faculty and staff members gathered to kick off the new school year at the Great Hearts Arizona Summit. This “homecoming” of sorts welcomed over 2,000 employees who celebrated the past, present, and future of the growing charter school network with their colleagues. After being directed […] Read More »
Great Hearts Academies July 8, 2025

New Faculty Take Their First Steps into Great Hearts

While Great Hearts scholars across Arizona still have the rest of July to enjoy the summer break, more than 220 new faculty and staff members have already begun their school year with our classical network. On their second official day of training, known as New Faculty Orientation (NFO), this eager group gathered at the Marley Center […] Read More »