Endorsement Resources

Utah's Professional Learning Standards Toolkit:

These 8 professional learning standards should be woven into all professional learning for our educators. These research-based standards, if implemented, will increase the impact of educator effectiveness and ensure that this growth will reach the students of Utah, raising their achievement. Additional information can be found in the Utah Professional Learning Standards Toolkit.

Utah's Professional Learning Standards Planning Template:

This planning template is intended to support the design and development of high-quality professional learning that effectively empowers educators to meet the needs of Utah’s students through the implementation of these research-based professional learning standards.

Adult Learning Style Inventory:

Kolb's Learning Style Inventory was designed to assess a learner's preference for learning. You can learn more about this adult learning style inventory at Experience Based Learning Systems and through participating in the Learning Style Inventory.

Professional Learning to Promote Motivation and Academic Performance among Diverse Adults:

This professional learning article continues to build on the Adult Learning Theory concepts explored throughout this course including motivation for adult learners, facilitating professional learning that improves academic performance in students and reaching diverse adult learners.

USBE Professional Learning Opportunities:

Additional opportunities for professional learning and development can be found through the Utah State Board of Education teaching and learning website.

Statewide UEN Supported Technology Tools:

The UEN Teacher Toolbox includes quality educational resources that are available to educators throughout the state for no additional cost. These resources can be shared with teachers and when implemented correctly are examples of high-impact technology tools.

Statewide UEN Professional Development Opportunities:

UEN and USBE offer a wide variety of face-to-face, blended, and online professional learning opportunities. More information regarding these Professional Development Courses can be found here.

• Click here to find the current UEN Course Catalog.

• Click here for the USBE current course offerings.