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ESL Endorsement Options
Jordan District
Paid for and managed by the district, endorsement through SUU.
Applications for the January 2024 ESL Endorsement are now closed.
New 2024 Cohorts:
In-Person Cohort 39: FULL
- Tuesday Evenings 4:30-7:30 January 2024-December 2024 Calendar
Online 2024 Cohort: FULL January 2024-December 2024 Calendar
Ongoing 2023-2024 Cohorts
In-Person Cohort 37:
- Monday Evenings 4:30-7:30
August 2023-May 2024 Calendar
In-Person Cohort 38:
- Thursday Evenings 4:30-7:30
August 2023-May 2024 Calendar
Contact: Nicole Woodburn
Central Utah Education System (CUES)
Cost: $1,200 ($200 per class)
Type of Program: Hybrid - to include face-to-face* and online sessions with practicum (practical experience) in each course. *Face-to-face sessions are delivered online through IVC (Interactive Video Conferencing).
Beginning Dates: Participants can join any time a new course begins.
Duration: Approximately a year and a half (no courses during Summer).
Contact: Jason Strate (CUES)
Requirements for taking this program.
These are not optional.
- Must be able to hardwire into the internet - No wifi (Plug into your modem at home or a data port at school)
- Must use a Chrome browser
- Computer must have a camera and a microphone
Pathways cover a range of topics that will help you support your multilingual learners. To receive credit, each module within a selected pathway should be completed in three parts:
1. Learn in Ellevation (45 min)
2. Teach in Your Classroom
3. Reflect in Ellevation (15 min) Upon completion of each module, you will be able to download a PDF Certificate of Completion and a copy of your responses.
When you finish a Pathway, please complete our USBE Credit for ELLevation form to submit your certificates and evidence.
*Please note that the Assessing Multilingual Learners Pathway is 0.75 USBE Credits, the Advancing Bilingualism and Biliteracy Pathway is 1.25 USBE Credits, and all other Pathways are worth 1 USBE Credit.
Specialized PD for Your Department or School
You can get specialized PD for your school's specific needs with our Culture and Diversity Outreach Specialists, and/or our Language Teacher Specialists.
Contact your teacher specialist or fill out a C & D consultation form below: