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Current Professional Learning Opportunities
Current Professional Learning Opportunities
i-Ready Online Educator Learning Courses
Ongoing - Asynchronous online October - April 30, 2027
Complete 9 courses (ranging from 25 min - 55 min) at any time and submit a reflection about how you are implementing what you learn. Complete all requirements to earn .5 USBE credit.
Homework Submission Link Directions to access OELs in i-Ready
i-Ready Interactive Community Sessions - webpage
Ongoing - 1 hour virtual synchronous session @ specific dates & times with a live i-Ready facilitator and educators across the country
On the webpage register for the sessions you will attend. Granite educators are welcome to take any sessions at any time during the year.
For credit complete 5 required sessions & 2 additional sessions of your choice. Submit the homework reflection about how you are implementing what you learned. Complete all requirements to earn .5 USBE credit.
Please do not register for courses you will not be attending.
Homework Submission Link List of Courses for Credit
Directions & Code to Register - Access is for Granite Google accounts
PLC Data Dive Ongoing for BOY, MOY, EOY
i-Ready Inform, Acadience Math Contact Emma or Rachel to schedule
REGISTERED COURSES
K-1 Book Study August 19 - January 28
Effective Math Teaching Practices Series
PADLET: Shift Student Actions Through Intentional Planning (EMTP) Aug 26 - Mar 24
i-Ready Best Practices in Math Series
Sept 8 - Jan 12 Homework Submission Link
Sep 3 - Dec 10 Supporting ML & DLI Students Course Page
Open to teachers in specific schools.
Math Content Knowledge Series
Grade bands K-2, 3-5, 6-8 Jan 19 - Apr 22
Email Rachel Pehrson (rjohnson2) or Heather Riddle (hriddle) to be added to the registration list if you are interested in this course.
Online Courses from i-Ready increase teacher capacity to provide effective math instruction. A certificate can be completed at the end of each course.
A variety of Curriculum Associates/ i-Ready Webinars - Free access at any time
Full Listing of USBE Mathematics Professional Learning Opportunities available here.
Grassroots - Select a professional learning opportunity that is right for you! Mini Classes for only $45 for 4 months access or $54 for 1 year access with nationally-known researchers and mathematicians to complete at your own pace.
Using Acadience Math Results: Utah's Best Practices for Data Interpretation
This is an asynchronous course through USBE's Canvas.
https://usbe.instructure.com/enroll/FFLHJ7 or use the code FFLHJ7 to register for the course in your USBE Canvas account
Synchronous and virtual professional learning opportunities.
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Book Study Recommendations
Book Study Recommendations
Book Study recommendations that would be great for K-5 educators.
Developing Mathematical Reasoning
FREE 8-hour asynchronous course.
You will be emailed a link to Module 1 as soon as you register at this site. You will have access to the 4 modules for 6 weeks.
Elementary Math & STEM Endorsement Incentives
Elementary Math & STEM Endorsement Incentives
During the 2026 legislative session, the endorsement incentive program was discontinued with a 3-year phase out. Submissions for reimbursement will remain open during this time, and the program will operate largely as usual until its conclusion. The program will conclude on June 30, 2029.
USBE Incentives
USBE has funding to use to incentivize educators across the state to achieve endorsements in the STEM subjects. Check out this link to see which endorsements may offer reimbursement and to answer further questions.
Elementary courses can be reimbursed up to $500.
Up to 12 credits of the elementary math endorsement can be applied toward a M.Ed program.
Courses available on campus or 100% online
More information on this website.
Katherine Vela
435-613-5018
Email: katherine.vela@usu.edu
SEDC/UVU - Math Endorsement Courses
Elementary Mathematics Endorsement
We have opened registration for the SEDC/UVU Elementary Math Endorsement Fall 2025 course - EDUC 5520: Algebraic Reasoning. Teachers do not have to start with the first course, they may join the current cohort at the beginning of any course.
Date: Starting August 25 at 4:00 p.m.
Meeting: Every other Monday
Contact for more information: Joe B. Wright (or 435-586-2865)
SEDC Website
SEDC Elementary Math Endorsement Course Flyer
Registration Instructions
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement
We have opened registration for the SEDC/UVU Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement Fall 2025 course - EDUC 5560: Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment for Elementary Mathematics Leaders.
Date: Starting September 8 at 4:30 p.m.
Meeting: Every Monday until December 8
Course: Virtual through Zoom and Canvas
Prerequisite: Must have Elementary Mathematics Endorsement
SEDC Elementary Math Specialist Endorsement Information
Elementary mathematics endorsement is not offered through University of Utah, Westminster College or Brigham Young University. (as of 2024)
Granite PL Links & Resources
Granite PL Links & Resources
Math Content Knowledge (MCK) Course Padlet - 2025-26
Boost Camp Padlet 2025-26
AI in the Classroom 2025-26 with Kacie O'Malley
Teach FX is a digital audio recording app for teachers to collect data about classroom instruction and discourse. Set goals for wait time, specific praise, open ended questions, opportunities to respond, and pressing students to explain. Reports also include teacher vs. student talk time, word clouds for vocabulary, AI generated image of the lesson, and more!
Using the Teach FX App with PL throughout year (2023-2024)
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