Micro-credentials

Where do I begin?

Teachers in Juab School District use micro-credentials as a system to support professional learning. Often, cohorts are formed to support credential earning. Choose a micro-credential that highlights your strengths or challenges you in an area of growth. Visit Digital Promise to learn more. 

How do I earn a micro-credential?

Learn about your selected topic at microcredentials.digitalpromise.org; then, submit evidence to show your understanding and application of that concept. Use the rubric to self-assess before submission, and make sure to double-check permission on shared Google docs!

What help is available?

Instructional coaches are a great resource! Group or individual learning sessions are also held to introduce and support aligned micro-credentials.

I earned a micro-credential...Now what?

Use the SHARE option from Digital Promise to email your earned badge to krystle.bassett@juabsd.org, and whomever else you want! Each aligned micro-credential will warrant a one-time stipend through payroll to reward your learning.

How does a micro-credential benefit my students?

Micro-credentials are based on research-based best practices. In many cases, your students can learn right along with you! Many micro-credentials submissions require student reflection or student work; students benefit from the learning you do!

How does a micro-credential benefit me?

Each earned micro-credential is valued at .5 district credits. Some credentials are available for university credit. 8 re-licensure points are available for each earned credential, at a maximum of 24 points per year.  This helps you maintain your educator license, and helps you move along the salary schedule.

What is a Teacher Leader?

Educators can work with an administrator to design a teacher-leader pathway. This allows educators to become specialists in a Core Four area.  The following educators  have earned Teacher Leader status in JuabSD:

Flexible Tools & Content

Danette Arns

Krystle Bassett

Janell Bowles

Kayla Goodman

Candice Peterson

Darcee Shepherd

Andrea Settle

Makenzie Brady

Targeted Instruction

Diane Blackham

Jordan Jones

Marcie Keen

Ann Peterson

Mike Spencer

Amie Steele

McCall Chappell

Student Reflection & Ownership

Karin Bradley

Kristy Carter

Natalie Darrington

Angie Hall

Denise Park

Mike Bowring

Brooke Carter

Data-Driven Decisions

Donna Allred

Ryan Johnson

Catherine Bowring

Allynne Bailey-Garcia

Selecting a Micro-credential

As educators develop their own plans for professional growth, we advise them to make decisions based on this Venn Diagram. If a micro-credential meets one of these, it’s a good micro-credential. If it meets two, even better. If a micro-credential can help a teacher in all three areas, that’s the best micro-credential for a teacher to choose.

CMI Friendly Micro-credentials

eLearning Aligned Micro-credential

Utah Effective Educator Standards Aligned Micro-credentials