Curriculum & Instruction Professional Development
Accreditation
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Civics and Academic Service Learning (ASL)
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Core Academy
Elementary CORE Academy:
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English Language Learners (ELL)
Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE)
Teachers will learn to use Specially Designed Academic Instruction in English (SDAIE) to teach content English and to make content comprehensible to all students. Teachers must be registered by their Principals or Directors with Wanda Gocha at: wanda.gocha@schools.utah.gov.
Dates of Training are:
April 17-18, 2008
May 9, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day
Place: Provo Marriott Hotel
101 West 100 North
Provo, Utah 84601
(801) 370-3531
Credit: University or USOE, Re-Licensure
Provo Marriott Hotel sleeping rooms will be provided by Utah State Office of Education (USOE) within the following guidelines:
Shared rooms for those traveling 60+ miles one way will be available for the night between training sessions. Single rooms will cost participants $35/night. Check to be made out to Provo School District.
Shared rooms for those traveling 90+ miles one way will be available for the night before the first training session and the night between sessions. Single rooms will cost participant $35/night. Check to be made out to Provo School District.
Contact Kathrine Whittekiend or Wanda Gocha with questions.
ALS Directors Calendar of meetings
May 7, 2008 – Jones Center
June 4, 2008 - Jones Center
Contact Ellie Brady or Wanda Gocha with questions.
Fine Arts
June 2008 - May 2009 Schedule
June
DANCEDays and times tba - CDT (Children’s Dance Theatre)
Summer Workshop
Contact AnnMarie.Smith@utah.edu
ELEMENTARY ARTS
Monday through Wednesday - June 16-18
BYU Arts Express - K-6 all four artforms
Contact Cally_Flox@byu.edu
MUSIC
June 17th – 19th 2008
Trade Secrets VI: In Sync in the Pines
Ecker Hill Middle School Park City, UT
Contact: emily.sweeten@schools.utah.gov
Event Flyer | Registration Form
July
ELEMENTARY ARTS
Monday & Tuesday, July 14-15 SUU
Arts Fusion - K-6 all four artforms
Contact trenholm@suu.edu
ELEMENTARY ARTS
Elementary Fine Arts Specialist Workshop
Monday & Tuesday, July 28-29
Waterford School
1480 East 9400 South
Sandy, Utah
Contact: emily.sweeten@schools.utah.gov
Event Flyer | Registration Form
August
ARTS ARE CORE
August 4-6 , 2008 -- 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Edith Bowen Laboratory School on the USU Campus
Flyer
Gifted & Talented
30th Annual Intermountain Conference on the Education of the Gifted & Talented
June 9-11, 2008
Utah State University
Edith Bowen Laboratory School
Logan, Utah
For more information or registration forms, visit giftedconference.org or call 435-797-0423 or 1-800-538-2663.
Health Education
Promoting Health and Success for all Children
Physical Education Summer Camp for Elementary School Classroom Teachers
This first-ever summer camp for elementary classroom teachers will be a hands-on, learn-by-doing experience (25% exertion level!) to equip educators with the latest knowledge and strategies for delivering the revised Physical Education Core Curriculum. Master physical educators and experts from community agencies will make presentations on sports skills, proper nutrition, non-traditional activities, integrated offerings, and personal fitness planning. Each participant will receive a $120 stipend, materials, and most meals. There will be fun for all, so grab a friend and reserve your spot at Prospector Square for this active and informative camp.
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 25, 2008. (No Exceptions)
The camp is limited to the first 150 registrants. A $50.00 check is required to hold your spot. It will be returned at registration.
Dates: June 9 - 10, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Prospector Square, Park City, Utah (State Rate for accommodations applies)*
* Please do not call to reserve a room until your conference registration has
been confirmed by email.
Time: 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane Change
Conference Contact Information:
Eileen Koellner 801-538-7807, eileen.koellner@schools.utah.gov
Tentative Agenda | Registration Form
Care and Prevention of Injuries
Course Description:
This course is designed to illustrate common sports and physical education injuries, methods of prevention and standard treatment techniques. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain their 1stAid/CPR certification card. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 9 – 13, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: West High School Fieldhouse Room F6 *
241 N 300 West
Salt Lake City, UT
* Park behind school. Fieldhouse is the far south building.
There will be signs to the room.
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Garth McFarland
Course Contact Information:
CeCie Scharman 801-578-8252, cecie.scharman@slc.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make Check Payable to: Salt Lake City School District
Send registration Form and Check to:
CeCie Scharman
Healthy Lifestyles Supervisor
Salt Lake City School District
440 East 100 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111-1898
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Mental Health/Stress Management
Course Description
This course for endorsement or professional growth will cover the concepts and principles of mental health with special emphasis on social and emotional wellness. Special emphasis will be placed on symptoms, causes and treatment of depression, and effective stress management coping strategies illustrating how to maximize positive stress outcomes and minimize negative stress effects in daily living. An assignment is required for USOE credit
Dates: June 9-13, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Granite School District Office
2500 S. State Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Catherine Peterson
Course Contact Information:
Curtis Hale 801-646-4530, curtis.hale@granite.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks Payable to: Granite School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Curtis Hale
Curriculum Specialist- Health/P.E./Athletics
Granite School District
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-3110
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Human Sexuality/Sex Education
Course Description
This course for endorsement or professional growth emphasizes Utah law and policy and what may and may not be taught in the human sexuality portion of the health education core curriculum. It will focus on the physical and emotional growth and development of adolescents, healthy relationships, the threat and prevention of diseases and the effective delivery of curriculum. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 16 -19, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Fairfield Junior High School
951 N. Fairfield Road
Kaysville, UT
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Deborah Dickson
Course Contact Information:
Judy Prall 801-402-5101, jprall@dsdmail.net
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks payable to: Davis School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Judy Prall
Davis School District
45 E. State St.
P.O. Box 588
Farmington, Utah 84025-0588
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Fitness for Life
This course for endorsement or professional growth will illustrate methods of teaching Fitness for Life in Utah’s secondary schools. It will discuss strategies of conducting a quality fitness course with individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students and will include classroom and gymnasium activities, nutrition education and methods of assessing all elements of physical fitness. An assignment is required for USOE credit.
Dates: June 23 – 26, 2008
Purpose: Endorsement/Professional Growth
Location: Skyline High School
3251 East 3760 South
Salt Lake City, UT
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane-Change Credit
Instructor: Steve Marlow
Course Contact Information:
Curtis Hale 801-646-4530, curtis.hale@granite.k12.ut.us
Registration Fee: $75.00
Make checks payable to: Granite School District
Send Registration Form and Check to:
Curtis Hale
Curriculum Specialist-Health/P.E. Athletics
Granite School District
2500 South State Street
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115-3100
►REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 23, 2008
Finding Your Inspiration
3rd Annual Secondary Health and Physical Education Conference
This annual professional development conference for secondary teachers and administrators will be held at the Yarrow Hotel in Park City. It will provide participants with the latest information on activity, nutrition and prevention education. Teachers will receive materials, resources and strategies to enhance teaching skills. Each participant will receive a $120 stipend to help offset teacher costs and rooms will be available at the Yarrow at the State rate.
The conference is limited to the first 150 registrants. A $50 check is required to hold your spot. It will be returned at registration.
Dates: July 14 – 15, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Yarrow Hotel, Park City, Utah
*Please do not call to reserve a room at the Yarrow until your conference registration has been confirmed by email.
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m
Credit: 1.0 USOE Lane Change or 15 Re-licensure Points
Conference Contact Information:
Eileen Koellner 801-538-7807 eileen.koellner@schools.utah.gov
Registration Deadline: May 25, 2008
Tentative Agenda | Registration Form | CPR Registration Form
Park City Health and Physical Education Teacher Summer Conference
Dates: July 15, 2008
Purpose: Professional Growth
Location: Yarrow Hotel, Park City, Utah
This course is designed for high school health teachers to certify students as part of the “What to Do When Every Minute Counts” as well as the new Utah State health core.
Registration and more information
Conference Contact Information: Emily Sweeten at (801) 538-7785.
Language Arts, Elementary
| April 23-25, 2008 | Principals' Literacy Institute | Crystal Inn, St. George |
| May 15 & 16, 2008 | Optional Principals' Literacy Institute | San Juan School District |
June 16-18, 2008 |
Research-based Literacy Instruction for Grades 4-6 Registration MS Publisher Registration PDF Registration DOC |
Red Lion Hotel, SLC |
| June 11 & 12 (for district literacy leaders, coaches, specialists) OR June 13 (for K-3 classroom teachers) |
Oral Language Modules Registration MS Publisher Registration PDF |
Embassy Suites |
| September, 2008 (TBA) | Principals’ Literacy Institute |
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Language Arts, Secondary
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Library Media
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Mathematics Elementary
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Physical Education
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Preschool - Kindergarten
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Reading First
Rural Schools
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Elementary Summer Professional Development 2008
Secondary Summer Professional Development 2008
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Social Studies
June 10 - 11
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Utah Studies and United States History I Teacher Mini-Conference / Job-Alike |
8:30 - 4:30 |
June 9 - 13
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Ancient World History |
8:00 - 5:00 |
June 10 - 11
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Critical Issues of the Middle East and Central Asia |
8:00 - 5:00 |
June 17 - 19
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The Branches of Civic Engagement: A Civics Workshop for Teachers |
8:00 - 4:00 |
June 16 - 20
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Modern World History |
8:00 - 5:00 |
June 23 - 25
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Japanese Internment at Topaz |
8:00 - 5:00 |
June 23-27
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Social Studies Methods |
8:00 - 5:00 |
June 23-26
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Elementary Social Studies Summer Institute |
8:00 - 5:00 |
July 14 - 18
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Korea in its East Asian Context: An Examination of Pre-Modern and Modern Society |
8:00 - 5:00 |
World Languages
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