What’s New at SEDC?


  • EdTech Courses for Fall ’23 – Registration Open!

    EdTech Courses for Fall ’23 – Registration Open!

    The EdTech Endorsement Program (ETEP) is now following the new competency-based model adopted by USBE in July 2023. You are now able to demonstrate your skills to earn the endorsement without any coursework!
     
    If you are not quite at that level and are looking to learn the fundamentals of technology integration, effective pedagogy, Digital Citizenship, Media Literacy and to expand your leadership horizons, then the new ETEP Core Course series from SEDC & UEN is your best bet! The courses are all self-paced, and you can enroll and begin your journey anytime. Have you already taken some courses and want to learn more about your options, you can find loads of details here. If you’d like to get started in the new ETEP through SEDC & UEN, you can enroll for the endorsement here.
     
    Just looking to brush up on or learn some new skills? The next round of online EdTech courses from SEDC are now open for registration. The first set begins on September 7th, and the second set on November 2nd. 
     
    You can always take a look at our current offerings at sedck12.org/enroll4etep, but here’s our lineup for fall:

    Informational flyer for the Fall '23 ETEP courses from SEDC

    View/Download Flyer (PDF)

    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 – New Cohort!

    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 FormUVU 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

    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 – New Cohort! Adult Learning Theory, Fall 2023

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

    New Cohort!

    SEDC Registration LinkUVU 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.

     

  • Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement – New Cohort with SEDC/UVU – EDUC 5560

    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

  • Elementary Math Endorsement – Fall 2023 Course – EDUC 5520: Algebraic Reasoning for K-6 Practitioners

    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 Pathway Through SEDC & UEN

    EdTech Endorsement 2023

    word cloud of terms relevant to educational technology teaching and learning in Utah in 2023 - you can view the list here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xx6LrXgaopVxeu1cJdKwfhuELuDBUhkBl8PjBfUCXAc/edit?usp=sharing

    New Competency-Based Pathways Through SEDC & UEN

    Educators are increasingly expected to exhibit skills and knowledge of using technology to enhance student learning. On July 1, 2023, the traditional path for the Educational Technology Endorsement Program (ETEP) was replaced with a Competency-Based approach. You are now able to demonstrate your skills to earn the endorsement without any coursework!
     
    However, if you are not quite at that level, you still have an anywhere, anytime course-based pathway to the endorsement. The SEDC & UEN ETEP is grounded in the these new USBE EdTech Competencies, as well as the Utah Effective Teaching Standards and will help you learn the fundamentals of technology integration, effective pedagogy, digital citizenship, media literacy and to expand your leadership horizons. The courses are all self-paced, and you can enroll and begin your journey anytime.
     

    This endorsement program is designed by UEN and approved by the Utah State Board of Education. Participants who began the traditional endorsement before July 2023 can continue with that route or change to the new competency-based endorsement. All traditional requirements much be completed before June 30, 2025.

    Already know you are interested in joining the new ETEP program with SEDC? Sign up here. If you are not sure, read on!

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

    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:

  • UEN’s Digital Locker for Educators

    decorative image for UEN Digital Locker - shows purple lockers with text tips on the various resources teachers will find on this site

    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

    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:

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