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.
June 30, 2026 to August 25, 2026, Online

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.
May 21, 2026 to June 18, 2026, Online

Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #1

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.
June 1-29, 2026, 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.
May 19, 2026 to June 16, 2026, 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.
June 30, 2026 to August 25, 2026, 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.
May 18, 2026 to July 5, 2026, 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.
May 21, 2026 to June 18, 2026, 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.
May 18, 2026 to July 6, 2026, 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.
May 18, 2026 to July 6, 2026, 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.
May 18, 2026 to July 6, 2026, 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.
May 18, 2026 to July 6, 2026, Online

Mindfulness & Stress Management

This course introduces the science and practice of mindfulness in the context of mental well-being. Students will practice various forms of mindfulness and meditation as well as other stress management techniques. Learners will build knowledge of how stress manifests in their lives and build a toolbox of coping skills to mitigate its harmful effects.
May 18, 2026 to July 6, 2026, 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.
June 30, 2026 to August 25, 2026, Online

Professional Responsibility as an Educator

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.
June 29, 2026 to August 2, 2026, Online

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, August 10, 2026, Online