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Instructor: Silvia Araoz
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Adapted PE
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a PE Endorsement. This online course will introduce you to basic teaching practices for adapted PE instruction. Students will identify techniques to provide competitive and cooperative sport experiences for students with disabilities consistent with their needs, interests, and abilities. Attendees will demonstrate competency in understanding the IEP procedure protocol.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
AutoCAD Fundamentals
This computer-aided drafting (CAD) course develops the foundational skills needed to use AutoCAD tools to create technical drawings. Through hands-on application, participants learn to navigate the AutoCAD interface and utilize fundamental drawing commands and techniques to create 2D drawings. This is a Windows-based training. Successful completion of this one-course program qualifies the participant to earn the AutoCAD Fundamentals certificate of Completion from Autodesk.
January 11, 2027 to March 10, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
March 15, 2027 to May 5, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
March 15, 2027 to May 5, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
Autodesk Revit Comprehensive
This Revit architecture training is designed to equip students with essential 3D modeling and design skills using Autodesk's industry-standard software. This hands-on Revit training introduces learners to the Revit interface, including features and families.
January 12, 2027 to March 4, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
March 9, 2027 to April 29, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
March 9, 2027 to April 29, 2027, Miller Campus - MFEC, 208
Classroom Climate that Promotes Student Learning
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.
January 12, 2027 to February 9, 2027, Online
Communicating with Difficult People
This course introduces effective communication techniques and strategies. Students will discover ways to navigate through pressured situations and learn techniques to avoid getting caught up in defensiveness and other dysfunctional communication styles.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #1
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 equips educators with the skills to design comprehensive units of instruction that integrate writing aligned with Utah Core Standards. Participants will explore methods to differentiate writing instruction within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), ensuring that all students receive the appropriate level of challenge and support. Throughout the course, educators will practice and demonstrate grade-level writing genres, processes, and assessments, fostering a deep understanding of effective writing practices across various content areas.
March 9, 2027 to April 6, 2027, Online
Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #2
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 exploration of effective reading instruction strategies tailored for elementary education. Emphasizing a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS), educators will learn to differentiate reading instruction and assessments to meet diverse learner needs. Participants will delve into the science of reading, understanding the critical role literacy acquisition plays in student success, and its alignment with federal, state, and local educational policies. Key components of the course include creating a positive, literacy-rich learning environment that integrates both digital and print literacies, while addressing cultural and linguistic diversity as well as social inequities. Participants will design a unit of reading instruction that incorporates explicit teaching methods and constructive feedback, focusing on essential elements such as oral language, phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension.
April 13, 2027 to May 25, 2027, Online
Elementary Methods of Teaching Mathematics
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.
March 11, 2027 to April 22, 2027, Online
Emotional Intelligence
This course helps students discover the power of self-awareness and its connection to emotional intelligence. In addition, students will learn to identify and understand their emotions, gain insight into how their actions affect others, work out their strengths and weaknesses, and show they can make self-aware decisions.
January 11, 2027 to March 1, 2027, Online
Empowering Learners
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.
March 9, 2027 to April 6, 2027, Online
Foundations of Geometry for Secondary Teachers
This course explores students' misconceptions and ways of thinking, uses of technology, and instructional practices to support and assess the learning of Euclidean geometry. Secondary teachers need conceptual mastery of constructions and transformations, congruence and similarity, analytic geometry, solid geometry, and trigonometry, historical content development, & diverse cultural perspectives.
January 12, 2027 to April 29, 2027, Online
Human Development/Sexuality
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement. This course focuses on adolescent sexuality/behavior, age and topic-appropriate instruction, state law, and effective curriculum/strategies for human sexuality education within secondary schools including maturation, parenthood, interpersonal skills, and related pedagogy issues. Overview of biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of sexuality education.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
Instructional Clarity for Effective Teaching
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.
January 11, 2027 to February 27, 2027, Online
Instructional Practices that Promote Student Learning
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.
March 10, 2027 to April 7, 2027, Online
Kinesiology for Activity
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a PE Endorsement. This online course will introduce you to fundamental principles of youth physical development. Students will develop and implement strategies for motor skill progression, physiology of activity, and biomechanical observation focused on Utah State Core Standards.
January 11, 2027 to March 1, 2027, Online
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Prevention
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement that includes the components of emotional intelligence, mental health disorders, stress management, and suicide, self-harm, and resources for help. Teachers will explore the physical, social, and legal implications of substance abuse and addictive behaviors emphasizing prevention.
January 11, 2027 to March 1, 2027, Online
Methods of Teaching Fitness for Life
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a PE Endorsement. This online course will introduce you to basic teaching practices for Fitness for Life instruction. Students will develop and implement strategies for teaching motor skill progression using the health-related components of fitness. Students will learn how to develop plans for instructing safe and effective personal fitness plans. This course will include in-depth instruction in the fitness for life curriculum.
January 11, 2027 to March 1, 2027, Online
Methods of Teaching Health
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement. Students will develop lesson plans and present them in secondary education settings. Health educators will have a complete understanding of the Utah Core Standards for Health Education and recognize high-quality curricular materials that are aligned with the standards. Health educators will be able to design proper assessments for students to measure mastery of the standards as well as practice instructional strategies, skills, and methods for diverse learner styles, including trauma-informed instruction.
January 11, 2027 to March 1, 2027, Online
Methods of Teaching PE
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a PE Endorsement. This online course will introduce you to basic teaching practices for physical education and team activities. Students will develop and implement strategies for teaching motor skill progression by applying the Utah State Core Standards.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
Nutrition, Safety, & Disease Prevention
This course is one of four designed for Utah K-12 educators seeking a Health Endorsement. In this course, students will explore the relationship between nutrition to the maintenance of health and the prevention of disease. Principles of disease and major diseases of body systems and organs will be examined.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
Post Traumatic Growth and Resilience
In this course, students will learn about topics surrounding the "Positive Psychology of Trauma". This will include the post-traumatic growth (PTG) and emotional resilience that can help individuals move forward from tragic circumstances to become successful in their lives. Psychotraumatology, the study of psychological trauma, is relatively new to the field of psychology. In this class, students will explore the positive spectrum of the posttraumatic experience in context of human strength and resilience through engaging in a series of exercises used to promote growth after traumatic life events.
March 15, 2027 to May 3, 2027, Online
QuickBooks Essentials
Participants will learn the basic operations of QuickBooks to create and maintain a fully functional set of books for a small business.
April 20, 2027 to June 8, 2027, Miller Campus - MPDC, 114
Substitute Teacher Workshop
This workshop will focus on general guidelines and best practices for classroom substitute teachers. The workshop will cover developmental ages and stages as it pertains to classroom instruction, professional ethics and practices, classroom management strategies, and tools to help substitute teachers sustain learning in the classrooms to which they are assigned.
Monday, November 30, 2026, Online