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ESL Endorsement Options
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
⭐️ We will start new cohorts in January 2026. Look out for information in the JEM in November/December
Ongoing Cohorts
- August 2025-June 2026 Cohorts (Mondays & Wednesdays)
- Jan.-Dec. 2025 Cohorts (Tuesdays & Wednesdays)
For more information or questions, contact: Krista Mecham or Chelsey James
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: