PD/Endorsement

Jordan District ESL Endorsement

 As of Fall, 2024, our endorsement is competency-based. It consists of:

• 5 courses aligned to TESOL standards
• 15 USBE Credits (3 credits per course) that count as lane change credits
• SUU credit is available ($69 per course)
• Virtual modules with in-person sessions once per month

Applications for the Jan-Dec 2025 ESL Endorsement are FULL. Thank you for your interest.

For more information or questions, contact: Krista Mecham or Chelsey James

ELLevation

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: 

• Culture & Diversity Consultation
• Language Teacher Specialists