TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
With generous support from the Community Foundation of Utah, ISTE+ASCD will provide Utah educators with world class professional learning on computer science, computational thinking, artificial intelligence, and innovative strategies for using technology to transform learning at no cost to the district, school, or educator.
ISTE+ASCD is seeking Utah district and school partners to nominate cohorts of educators to participate in one of our incredible professional learning experiences in Fall 2025.
Transform Computer Science is an amazing opportunity for districts and schools to engage in paradigm-shifting professional learning at scale. ISTE+ASCD is excited to be a catalyst for transforming learning experiences in your school or district through technology and impactful pedagogy to support educator growth.
ISTE Certification
Internationally recognized credential for educators who have demonstrated mastery of the ISTE Standards and implemented innovative uses of technology to transform learning.
The Utah State Board of Education recognizes ISTE Certification as a competency pathway for the Educational Technology Endorsement. More information can be found here (https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements#item-d26e279) and here (https://www.schools.utah.gov/licensing/endorsements/Educational%20Technology%20Endorsement%20Specs.pdf).
To earn certification, educators complete 40 hours live, instructor-led professional learning over 10 weeks, then 40 hours to assemble an e-portfolio that includes artifacts and reflections on their learning over six months.
$1,000 stipend for successful completion ($500 upon completion of professional learning, $500 upon submission of e-portfolio)
Program Dates: 9/24/2025 - 12/5/2025 (professional learning course), 1/15/2026 - 7/31/2026 (portfolio)
Districts and schools may nominate cohorts of 5-15 educators to participate in Certification
If you are interested in being considered for the ISTE Certified Educator group from Jordan, please complete the following form by May 30th.