This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course will equip APPEL candidates with the skills and strategies necessary to cultivate a classroom climate that honors and leverages the diverse experiences and backgrounds of all students. Emphasizing trauma-informed and restorative practices, participants will learn how to design and maintain a learning environment that prioritizes physical and emotional safety, respects and values differences, and fosters a sense of belonging.

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October 28, 2025 to November 25, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course focuses on the principles and practices of arts integration, emphasizing the use of various art forms to enhance teaching and learning in the elementary classroom. Participants will explore how to effectively apply an arts integration approach, allowing students to construct and demonstrate understanding through creative processes that connect art with other subject areas to achieve balanced educational objectives. Additionally, participants will gain insight into the artistic development stages of elementary students, enabling them to provide appropriate motivation and instruction tailored to each stage.

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September 9, 2025 to October 7, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course focuses on Utah's Health Triangle to illustrate the interconnectedness of physical, mental, emotional, and social health. Participants will learn to apply their foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally appropriate learning experiences that meet local, state, and national standards. Emphasis will be placed on utilizing diverse resources, accommodations, technology, and metacognitive strategies to address the varied needs of all learners.

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September 9, 2025 to October 13, 2025, Online

This 30-hour course meets 1 day a week for 8 weeks. As a result of this training educators will be able to design a unit of instruction that integrates writing aligned to Utah Core Standards; integrate speaking/listening direct instruction and assessment that engages students in active, authentic communication and supports cultural variations; differentiate writing instruction according to Multi-Tiered System of Support; practice and demonstrate grade level writing genres, processes, and assessment; integrate expository text structures to design writing instruction for various content areas; and evaluate evidence-based vocabulary instructional approaches for word-level, text-level, and word-learning strategies aligned to various learner development levels.

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September 2-30, 2025, Online

This 45-hour course meets 1 day a week for 8 weeks. As a result of this training participants will be able to differentiate reading instruction and assessment according to Multi-Tiered System of Support; explain the importance of literacy acquisition and the science of reading instruction and its alignment to federal, state, and local policies; create a positive, literacy-rich learning environment anchored in digital and print literacies that address cultural and linguistic diversity as well as social inequities; design a unit of reading instruction that highlights the elements of explicit instruction and feedback for oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, and fluency; evaluate evidence-based vocabulary instructional approaches for word-level, text-level, and word-learning strategies aligned to various learner development levels; and evaluate evidence-based, comprehension instructional approaches including modeling metacognitive strategies, and choosing appropriate texts for instruction.

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October 21, 2025 to December 9, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). New elementary teachers will acquire mathematics instructional skills to promote reasoning and problem solving, assess student progress, and design differentiated instruction and support students in their mathematical learning journey. Teachers will apply reflective practices that cultivate a mindset that every individual can engage in sophisticated mathematical thinking. By the end of this course, participants will be prepared to create inclusive, engaging, and effective mathematics learning environments that promote the success of all students.

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September 4, 2025 to October 16, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential components for delivering an effective elementary physical education program. Educators will focus on the scientific and theoretical foundations that underpin physical literacy and enhance their understanding of health-related fitness, nutrition, and hydration. By the end of the course, educators will be equipped with the pedagogical and assessment skills and knowledge necessary to create inclusive and impactful physical education programs that promote lifelong healthy habits.

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October 28, 2025 to December 15, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course provides educators with a comprehensive framework for understanding and implementing the three dimensions of science instruction: Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCIs), Science and Engineering Practices (SEPs), and Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). Participants will explore how these dimensions facilitate students' understanding of authentic phenomena, allowing them to connect scientific concepts to real-world situations. The course will also focus on developing pedagogical practices informed by current research that fosters disciplinary literacy, enabling students to articulate, read, and write about science confidently. Educators will model effective instructional practices and reflect on their teaching in the context of authentic student learning, promoting equitable access to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education.

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October 14, 2025 to November 25, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course offers an in-depth exploration of the role of social studies in elementary education, emphasizing its relevance and purpose in shaping informed and engaged citizens. Participants will identify and implement disciplinary literacy practices, tools, and concepts essential for effective social studies instruction. Through collaborative discussions and practical activities, educators will evaluate strategies to engage students using various disciplinary resources, fostering critical thinking and inquiry. Participants will also identify valuable resources and strategies to support planning, teaching, and assessing social studies literacy; and develop pedagogical strategies and practices that promote civic preparation and responsible citizenship.

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October 22, 2025 to December 3, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course focuses on deepening educators' understanding of student learning and development by integrating effective strategies for supporting diverse learners and fostering positive educational environments. Participants will explore how to create and implement learning experiences that are responsive to students' individual needs and backgrounds while promoting engagement and ownership of learning.

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October 28, 2025 to November 25, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course will train APPEL candidates how to align assessment and instructional practices with Utah Core Standards and how to effectively integrate these standards into their curriculum design to maximize student learning outcomes. Through practical applications and reflective practices, educators will be prepared to create vibrant and responsive learning progressions that support all students in reaching their full potential.

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This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course is tailored for educators seeking to refine their instructional practices to enhance student learning and engagement. The focus is on employing diverse strategies and tools to meet the varied needs of students while promoting a dynamic learning environment. By the end of this course, participants will be equipped with a comprehensive toolkit of instructional practices designed to promote meaningful learning experiences. Educators will be prepared to address diverse student needs, foster critical thinking, and leverage technology to create a vibrant and inclusive classroom environment.

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October 22, 2025 to November 19, 2025, Online

This 45-hour, 3-credit course is for special education teachers seeking a Secondary Special Education Mathematics Endorsement or the Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License-Special Education (APPEL-SPED). This course provides educators with the foundational skills and knowledge necessary to effectively teach mathematics at the secondary level. Emphasizing alignment with grade-level standards, the course focuses on systematically designing instruction toward a specific learning goal by integrating cross-disciplinary skills, a variety of instructional strategies, and the application of mathematical concepts in real-world contexts.

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September 3, 2025 to October 8, 2025, Online
October 29, 2025 to December 3, 2025, Online

This course is designed for Utah state educators who are seeking a professional educator license through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). This course is designed to empower educators with a comprehensive understanding of their professional responsibilities within the educational landscape. Participants will explore essential principles and practices related to compliance, continuous improvement, and ethical conduct, ensuring they meet and exceed the standards set forth by their school, district, and state. Through engaging discussions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will build the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of the educational profession with integrity and professionalism. This course prepares educators to uphold the highest standards of responsibility and contribute positively to their educational communities.

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October 13, 2025 to November 10, 2025, Online

This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a health endorsement from USBE. Courses include Methods of Teaching Health; Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention; Nutrition, Safety, and Disease Prevention; and Human Development/Human Sexuality. As a result of this training, students will be able to develop and implement lesson plans aligned with Core Standards for Human Sexuality, Mental Health and Wellness, Nutrition, Safety, Disease Prevention, and Substance Abuse Prevention; apply trauma-informed teaching practice in lesson development and instruction; examine the effects of healthy relationships on all aspects of health and wellness.

Student Consent for Release of Records

Students must download the Student Consent for Release of Records form, print, physically sign the document, and scan or send a picture of the signed form along with a current (unexpired) official picture ID when submitting this form in person and online. Send documents to pdregistration@slcc.edu.

This program is designed for K-12 educators seeking a PE endorsement from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Courses include Methods of Teaching Physical Education and Activities, Methods of Teaching PE Skills/Individual Lifetime Activities, Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life, and Adapted PE. As a result of this training, students will be able to develop and implement various physical education lesson plans aligned to the Utah Core Standards and adapted for students with variable physical and cognitive abilities, monitor and evaluate student motor skills progression and exercise physiology in lifetime activities and fitness-for-life activities, develop and evaluate safe and effective personal fitness plans and how they impact mental, social, physical, and emotional well-being, and integrate adapted physical education skills, movement, and sports that allow students with disabilities to participate with their peers.

Student Consent for Release of Records

Students must download the Student Consent for Release of Records form, print, physically sign the document, and scan or send a picture of the signed form along with a current (unexpired) official picture ID when submitting this form in person and online. Send documents to pdregistration@slcc.edu.

Positive psychology emphasizes the study of human strengths, positive emotions and well-being that can be applied to professional work settings and personal life. These 8-week, 100% online courses are offered every semester. Fit the weekly deadlines into your schedule as you work through the classes. Courses do not need to be taken in a certain sequence, but educators will take Intro to Positive Psychology and choose four additional electives. Successful completion of this five-course program qualifies a participant for the Positive Psychology Certificate.

Student Consent for Release of Records

Students must download the Student Consent for Release of Records form, print, physically sign the document, and scan or send a picture of the signed form along with a current (unexpired) official picture ID when submitting this form in person and online. Send documents to pdregistration@slcc.edu.

This 3-hour workshop is accessed via live webinar. As a result of this training participants will be able to define developmental stages and their impact on student behavior and academic performance, locate substitute teacher requirements and support information on various school district websites and other resources, and explain the importance of rules, procedures, and expectations in the classroom, school, and districts.