The Utah State Board of Education, University of Washington and Utah Department of Workforce Services Office of Childcare in partnership with UEN’s Preschool Path are offering online courses to better meet the needs of those Utah educators who are working in a district Early Childhood program, pursuing their Early Childhood K-3 Licensure or others who want to increase early childhood professional knowledge and skills such as teachers, especially those in rural districts. These courses are developed to support teaching the Utah Core Standards.
Course Options
Early EdU Utah Online College Courses
In partnership with the Utah Early EdU Collaboration, Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care offers online college-level courses to early childhood professionals. Each three-credit course costs participants less than $75.
Participation Criteria for Early Childhood K-3 Licensure courses: The endorsement courses are designed specifically for Utah educators. Acceptance into the courses is based on these prioritized criteria:
Questions about Early EdU? Please e-mail earlyedu@utah.gov
Early Childhood Credit Courses
The following courses can be taken for Utah State Board of Education or SUU credit hours.
Participation Criteria for Early Childhood K-3 Licensure courses: The endorsement courses are designed specifically for Utah educators. Acceptance into the courses is based on these prioritized criteria:
Early Childhood Hourly Courses
The following courses can be taken for Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Renewal Hours or Department of Workforce Services Office of Child Care (DWS OCC) Clock Hours.
Participation Criteria for Early Childhood Hourly courses: These courses are designed for adults interested in independent pursuits of enriching early childhood learning resources. At the end of the course be sure to download your certificate of completion to claim hours with USBE and DWS or other organizations acknowledging continuing education unit hours.
Lola Shipp
Education Specialist, CTE
Utah State Board of Education
801 538-7890
lola.shipp@schools.utah.edu
Cristina Barrera
Preschool Specialist
Utah State Board of Education
Phone: (801) 538-7944
cristina.barrera@schools.utah.gov
Lauren Fredman
Office of Child Care
Department of Work Force Serices
lfredman@utah.gov
Kellie Kohler
Utah Headstart Association
kkohler@utah.gov