EdTech Courses for Fall ’23 – Registration Open!

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You are also welcome to join any of the courses that our sister service center CUES is offering. Email Clint with any questions you may have. 

Gifted & Talented Endorsement Courses for Fall ’23

EDUC 5600 Learning Development and Individual Learning Differences in Gifted Education & EDUC 520R Differentiation with 21st Century Skills

New Cohort!

SEDC Registration Form • UVU Registration Information

Registration is open for the Fall: EDUC 5600 Learning Development and Individual Learning Differences in Gifted Education and EDUC 520R Differentiation with 21st Century Skills. Anyone interested in the endorsement can begin now. This is the beginning of a new cohort. The endorsement can be completed in just one year!

This first class (3 credits) will be completed with virtual class meetings each Thursday and online with Canvas. The class begins on August 24th and will meet each Thursday until November 2nd. Zoom meetings will be held from 4:30 am until 8:00 pm.

The second course will begin on November 9th and end on December 14th with virtual classes being held each Thursday. Teachers can take it anywhere they have a webcam and a strong internet connection.

Here is SEDC’s registration form for the classes and to distribute to others. This link will only register you with SEDC you will also need to complete UVU registration for college credit. Registration with BOTH SEDC and UVU is required.

Costs:

• SEDC: There is a charge of $210.00 for a 3 credit course and $150.00 for a 2 credit course (if you are planning on your District/Charter to pay for this charge, please contact them and receive approval prior to registering).
• Utah Valley University: UVU charges $15.00 per credit for class credit. There is a one-time admission fee of $35.00 if you have never taken a class from UVU.

Please review this information (Google Doc) to register at UVU for credit. The UVU registration for EDUC 520R will be sent out later to those that register for EDUC 5600. If you have recently taken a course from UVU, please skip down to the section with the YELLOW BANNER. We are encouraging teachers to complete the admission, registration, and payment of fees processes prior to the beginning of class.

Tammy Houston – SEDC Teacher of the Year for 2023

Learn more about the incredible things that Tammy Houston, a Learning Specialist at the middle school in Panguitch in Garfield County, is doing for her students, school and community. View it ad free on MyVRSpot or below. You can also view it on YouTube. Be sure to like the video and subscribe to the SEDC YouTube channel while you are there.

Instructional Coaching Endorsement:
EDUC 5412 – Adult Learning Theory, Fall 2023

New Cohort!

SEDC Registration Link • UVU Registration Information

Registration is now open for the Fall 2023 Instructional Coaching Endorsement Class: EDUC 5412: Adult Learning Theory. This is the first course of a new cohort. There are three required courses for this endorsement. Teachers are welcome to join a cohort at anytime. Courses do not need to be taken in any particular order.

This class will be held synchronously once a month on the second Tuesday starting September 12, 2023 through December 12, 2023, from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Zoom will be used to offer this class virtually. Synchronous class attendance and participation is required.

Here is SEDC’s Registration link for the class and to distribute to others. This link will only register you with SEDC – you will also need to complete UVU registration for college credit. 

If you know of others interested in the Instructional Coaching Endorsement, please share this email with them or direct them to https://sedck12.org/endorsements/  for more information.

SEDC Fee: $210.00.

Utah Valley University: UVU charges $15.00 per credit for class credit. This is a three credit class, so tuition will be $45.00 (there is a one time admission fee of $35.00 if you have never taken a class from UVU).

Please review the information here (PDF) to register at UVU for credit. We are encouraging teachers to complete the admission, registration, and payment of fees processes prior to the beginning of class.

EDUC 5560: Curriculum Instruction & Assessment for Elementary Math Leaders

Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement

New Cohort with SEDC & UVU

SEDC Math Specialist Endorsement Fall Registration Form

We are ready to start registration for the Fall 2023 Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement Class: EDUC 5560: Curriculum Instruction & Assessment for Elementary Math Leaders. This is the first of two courses in a new cohort. That’s right! There are only two required classes for this endorsement after you have completed the Elementary Math endorsement.

This class will be held weekly on Mondays starting September 11, 2023 through December 4, 2023 from 4:30 pm until 6:30 pm.

Zoom will be used to offer this class virtually. Synchronous class attendance and participation is required.

If you know of others interested in the grant, please share this email with them or direct them to https://sedck12.org/endorsements for more information.

Please direct any questions regarding this course or SEDC’s Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement to Joe B. Wright, Executive Director of SEDC at joeb@sedck12.org or 435-586-2865

SEDC Fee: $210.00. All eligible teacher’s SEDC Fee of $210.00 will be paid for by the USBE STEM Endorsement Incentive Program.

Utah Valley University: UVU charges $15.00 per credit for class credit. This is a three credit class, so tuition will be $45.00 (there is a one time admission fee of $35.00 if you have never taken a class from UVU). These charges will be REIMBURSED for all eligible teachers by SEDC with funding from the USBE STEM Endorsement Incentive program.

Course Registration: I apologize for the delay in getting registration for this Fall course out. UVU has had software issues and they are continuing, so we are attempting a different route. Please use the following Google Form to register with SEDC now and when UVU is able to restore their registration process, we will get you registered with them as well. Thank you for your patience.

SEDC Math Specialist Endorsement Fall Registration Form

EDUC 5520: Algebraic Reasoning for K-6 Practitioners

Elementary Math Endorsement

SEDC Math Endorsement Fall Registration Form

We are ready to start registration for the Fall 2023  Math Endorsement Class: K-8 EDUC 5520 Algebraic Reasoning for Practitioners. This is the third course in a new cohort. You are welcome to take this course even if you did not take the first two courses. This endorsement is recognized by USBE and is in cooperation with Utah Valley University.

This class will be held on Monday evenings, from 4:00 pm until 6:30 pm, starting August 28th and will run through December 4th.

Zoom and Canvas will be used to offer this class. No travel or in-person attendance is required. Virtual attendance through Zoom is required.

Please share our website with others who may be interested: https://sedck12.org/math-endorsement

Please direct any questions regarding this course or SEDC’s Elementary Math Endorsement to Joe B. Wright, Executive Director of SEDC at joeb@sedck12.org or 435-586-2865

Cost: The $210.00 SEDC course fee will be waived for each teacher by SEDC and will be paid by the USBE STEM Endorsement Incentive Grant.

Utah Valley University: UVU charges $15.00 per credit for class credit. This is a three credit class. So, tuition will be $45.00 (there is a one time admission fee of $35.00 if you have never taken a class from UVU). This fee will be paid by the teacher and may be reimbursed by the USBE STEM Endorsement Incentive Grant upon completion of the course.

Course Registration: We apologize for the delay in getting registration for this Fall course out. UVU has had continuing software issues, so we are attempting a different route. Please use the following Google Form to register with SEDC now and when UVU is able to restore their registration process, we will get you registered with them as well. Thank you for your patience.

SEDC Math Endorsement Fall Registration Form

EdTech Endorsement 2023

New Competency-Based Pathways Through SEDC & UEN

Free Internet Safety and Digital Citizenship Trainings from Digital Respons-Ability Available to Utah Schools

WHAT: The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is forwarding a letter from the Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission informing local education agencies (LEAs) of free internet safety and digital citizenship trainings from Digital Respons-Ability available to Utah schools. Digital classes are also available for parents and resources are available in both English and Spanish.

WHO:  District Superintendents and Charter School Directors. Separate communication was sent to LEA information technology contacts.

WHEN: Trainings are available now for the 2022-23 school year.

ACTION: Determine if these trainings meet the needs of your LEA and make use of them appropriately.

INFORMATION:

• Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission letter: Attached.
• Digital Wellness, Citizenship, and Safe Technology Commission: https://le.utah.gov/committee/committee.jsp?year=2022&com=SPEDCS.
• Digital Respons-Ability: https://respons-ability.net/. 
• Digital Respons-Ability (e-mail contact), 385.313.0575.

UEN’s Digital Locker for Educators

UEN has announced a new resource for Utah educators. It’s designed to be a perfect “Go To” for some just-in-time training or help. It is extremely easy to navigate, and can quickly get you to the perfect UEN resource right when you need it. 

Check it out at uen.org/locker

Reimagine Teaching Videos

Using funds available to the Regional Educational Service Agencies from UETN through Utah’s CARES education funding, we have contracted with great educational thinkers to create multiple series of videos to help all Utah educators with ideas and best practices for instructing students at this challenging time. 

Index of Videos:

• From Matt Miller, author of Ditch That Textbook:
  • Student Engagement (6 videos)
  • Planning Meaningful Lessons (4 videos)
  • Rethinking How Students Demonstrate Learning (10 videos)
  • YouTube Playlists for the above series
• From Mike Roberts, author of Hacking Classroom Management & Chasing Greatness:
  • Social & Emotional Health (7 videos)
    • Reassessing Assessment, 10 Literacy Strategies That Work in Any Classroom, 6 Strategies to Improve School Culture, 9 Effective Online Learning Strategies, 14 Reasons Why Teaching is So Hard!, FIFTY Self Care Strategies for Teachers, and 8 Proactive Classroom Management Strategies. 
• From Christian Moore, author of The Resilience Breakthrough
  • WhyTry Video Series
    • Intro to Resilience, Flip the Switch, Emotional Fuel, Relational Resilience, Street Resilience, Resource Resilience, Rock Bottom Resilience, and Self Grace.
• SEDC YouTube Channels:
  • SEDC
  • Clint Stephens PD Videos
  • Chris Haught Media & PD Videos
• SRO-Principal Training
• Utah Educators Code of Conduct Video
• UEN PDTV

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