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• 2026 SUMMER: Ecology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    20 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This course is an introduction to ecological principles, with an emphasis on living organisms and their interactions with each other and their environment.

  Participants will explore how to incorporate A Framework for K–12 Science Education, including science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts, into the classroom using the disciplinary core ideas of ecology.

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching ecological concepts in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week.

  Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Endorsement Alignment

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:

  • Biology I: Ecology
  • Earth Science I: Ecology

  Course Credit

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University. SUU registration and Credit payment is open. Click HERE to access. 

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74% or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least a 74%. It is nonrefundable for non contracted participants.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a 74% will be billed the remaining course balance of $650.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance
  • The 50 dollar registration fee and SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

  
  

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• 2026 SUMMER: Evolutionary Biology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    20 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    6 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This course introduces the foundational principles of evolution, including natural selection, speciation, adaptation, evidence for evolution, and biological classification.

  Evolution serves as the foundation of biology and the unifying concept that connects all living systems. Participants will develop a deep understanding of evolutionary theory and its role in explaining patterns and processes in the natural world.

  Participants will also examine the nature of science, including the distinction between scientific and non scientific ways of knowing. This component is designed to support teachers in effectively and appropriately addressing student questions and concerns related to evolution in the classroom.

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching evolutionary concepts in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week.

  Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Endorsement Alignment

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:

  • Biology I: Evolutionary Biology

  Course Credit

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University. SUU registration and credit payment is now open. Please click HERE to complete. MUST be completed by May 20th. 

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74% or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least 74%. It is nonrefundable for non contracted participants.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a 74% will be billed the remaining course balance of $650.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance
  • The $50 registration fee and SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

  
  

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• 2026 SUMMER: Modern Physics for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    20 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    9 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This course introduces the foundational principles of modern physics, including relativity, atomic theory, quantum mechanics, quantization of charge and energy, nuclear physics, and subatomic particles.

  Physics is the study of the natural world and forms the foundation of all scientific disciplines. As participants develop an understanding of core physics concepts, they will gain deeper insight into the world around them and connections across other areas of science.

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching physics concepts in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week.

  Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Endorsement Alignment

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:

  • Core 6-8
  • Physics 1
  • Physics 2

  Course Credit

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University. The SUU registration and credit is open. Click  HERE  to complete the process. 

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74% or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least 74%. It is nonrefundable for non contracted participants.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a 74% will be billed the remaining course balance of $650.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance
  • The $50 registration fee and SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

  
  

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• 2026 SUMMER: Zoology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    20 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Information

  This course is an introduction to the systematics, anatomy, and physiology of the animal kingdom.

  Participants will examine the structure and function of animal organ systems within the context of evolutionary adaptations. The course also explores animal behavior, habitats, ecological relationships, and classification, including the major theories and principles that govern animal life.

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching zoological concepts in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week.

  Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Endorsement Alignment

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:

  • Biological Science I: Zoology

  Course Credit

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University. Registration is now open. Click HERE  to register and pay for your credits.

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74% or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least 74%. It is nonrefundable for non contracted participants.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a 74% will be billed the remaining course balance of $650.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance
  • The $50 registration fee and SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

  
  

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• 2026 SUMMER: Meteorology for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    20 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    14 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Course Description

  This course provides an in depth exploration of meteorology, including solar radiation, global circulation, environmental issues, winds, atmospheric stability, precipitation processes, weather systems, and severe weather.

  Participants will examine fundamental physical principles, meteorological terminology, weather analysis, and the societal impacts of weather and climate. Emphasis is placed on understanding atmospheric processes and applying that knowledge to real world phenomena.

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching meteorological concepts in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week.

  Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Endorsement Alignment

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:

  • Earth Science I: Meteorology

  Course Credit

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University.

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74% or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least 74%. It is nonrefundable for non contracted participants.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74% or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a 74% will be billed the remaining course balance of $650.

  SUU Registration and Credit Payment:  Click on this link to register and pay for your SUU credit. MUST be completed before the course starts.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance
  • The $50 registration fee and SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

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• 2026 SUMMER: Chemistry 2 for Teachers - Online Endorsement Course

  • Start
    21 May 2026
  • End
    12 Aug 2026
  • Location
    Online
  • Registered
    2 registrants

  Registration is closed

  This course is intended for students who need General Chemistry II. Students should have completed General Chemistry I prior to enrolling.
  

  Students are expected to be familiar with chemical bonding, intermolecular forces, molecular geometry, atomic and quantum theory, stoichiometric calculations, periodic trends, thermodynamics, and spontaneity.

  This online endorsement course meets Utah State Science Endorsement requirements for:  

  • Chemistry I: Principles of Chemistry II

  This is a content and NGSS pedagogy course with an emphasis on best practices for teaching chemistry content in the classroom.

  Please note that this is a college level course. Participants are expected to understand the material at a significantly deeper level than what is typically taught in a secondary classroom.

  This course incorporates three dimensional pedagogy using the Utah SEEd Standards, including science and engineering practices, crosscutting concepts, and disciplinary core ideas. While the course integrates these elements, it does not provide a comprehensive overview of three dimensional pedagogy. Lesson plan development is a required component, with a continued emphasis on effective instructional practices. The estimated time commitment is 6 to 8 hours per week. Note that this course does not fulfill the separate requirement for a Three Dimensional Science and Engineering Pedagogical Knowledge course.

  This is a 12 week course that follows a fixed schedule. Participants must complete work within the assigned weekly modules. Modules are not available in advance, and the course is not self paced.

  Upon successful completion, participants will receive 3.0 credits from Southern Utah University.

  Important Course Information

  The cost for this course includes a $50 refundable registration fee for UtSTA members who are contracted teachers and earn a final grade of 74 percent or higher.

  Participants who are not contracted Utah public school educators will be charged a nonrefundable $700 course fee.

  All participants must also register for 3 university credits through Southern Utah University for an additional fee of $69. Instructions will be provided. This fee is refundable for contracted teachers who earn at least a 74%. It is nonrefundable for non-contracted participants.

  SUU Registration and Credit Purchase:  Click on this link to register through SUU and purchase your credit.

  Upon successful completion of the course with a grade of 74%or higher, UtSTA will reimburse eligible participants for both the $50 registration fee and the $69 SUU credit fee. Participants must be contracted teachers in a public school or district to qualify.

  Participants who do not earn at least a C (74%) will be billed the remaining course balance of $650 dollars.

  Membership Requirement

  You must be a current member of UtSTA to enroll in this course. If you are not a member, you will need to join or renew your membership prior to registration.

  Cancellation Policy

  If you cancel or withdraw 14 days or more after the course begins:

  • You will be responsible for the full tuition balance of $650
  • The $50 registration fee and $69 SUU credit fee will not be reimbursed
  • A withdrawal grade will appear on your SUU transcript

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• BYU 2026 Secondary Teaching Methods in Science

  • Start
    22 Jun 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    26 Jun 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    BYU Eyring Science Center
  • Spaces left
    6
  • Registered
    34 registrants

  Registration is closed

  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Brigham Young University, 3 semester hours of University Credit.

  
  

  Secondary Science Instructional Methods: Bringing Students Doing Science Back Into The Science Classroom.
   

  Description: Top-notch, exciting, engaging, and just plain fun, this class is designed for teachers in all stages of their career who are interested in bringing the excitement of science into the classroom.  The investigations used in the course are Core specific and designed for teachers to become proficient in implementing Utah SEEd Standards in their own classrooms.

  Instructors: Dr. Adam Bennion, Josh Stowers

  Course Contact:  Josh Stowers (josh_stowers@byu.edu) Or Dawn Monson dmonson@

  Important course information

  • Please note: The State Endorsement Incentive Program is scheduled to conclude. Beginning in Spring 2029, all UtSTA courses will cost $1,500, and no reimbursement will be provided by either the state or UtSTA. Additional information will be forthcoming regarding opportunities to support UtSTA's efforts to help the Legislature understand the value and importance of this program. Please stay tuned for updates.

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $800 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds. BYU credits cost $51.00 per credit for a total of $153.00. To register& Pay for credit click HERE You will need to login either with a BYU netid or as a guest. If you login and it does not take you to the registration page, come back to this page and click the link again after you have logged in to the BYU page. Once on the registration page, select the courses you are registering for, then proceed through the next screens. Note that this courses will show up as "PHSCS 513R - Special Topics in Contemporary Physics" but will count toward the selected course.
    
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C or higher 74%, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  BYU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
    
    
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C (74% ) or better you will be required to pay the remaining $750. by July 3, 2026.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable. 

  
  

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• BYU/UtSTA 2025 Physics 2

  • Start
    06 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
  • Spaces left
    17
  • Registered
    1 registrant

  
  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

  
  

  Physics 2
  
  Description:  Atomic nature of matter, electricity, light and color and Heat are topics for Physics 2.  Fits any physics textbook or physics curriculum.

  
  

  
  Instructors: Duane Merrell & Lars Johnson

  Course Contacts:

  Duane Merrell (duane_merrell@byu.edu) & Dawn Monson dmonson@utsta.org

  Important Course Information

  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $800 fee. 
    
    
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher. It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds. BYU credits cost $51.00 per credit for a total of $153.00. To register for credit click HERE. You will need to login either with a BYU netid or as a guest. If you login and it does not take you to the registration page, come back to this page and click the link again after you have logged in to the BYU page. Once on the registration page, select the courses you are registering for, then proceed through the next screens. Note that these courses will show up as "PHSCS 513R - Special Topics in Contemporary Physics" but will count toward the selected course.
    
    
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  BYU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
    
    
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C (74%) or better you will be required to pay the additional $750 to UtSTA by July 30. 2026.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable.

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• UVU-CHEM/UtSTA 2026 Chemistry 1 CHEM 5250R - CRN 22862

  • Start
    06 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Westlake High School, Saratoga Springs
  • Spaces left
    21
  • Registered
    9 registrants

  Register

  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association and Utah Valley University.

  
  

  Chemistry 1 - UVU 3 Credits -  CHEM 5250R - CRN 22862
  
  Description: The course will focus on learning and teaching chemistry.  Introduces you to properties of solutions, reactions rate and mechanisms, reversible reactions, systems at equilibrium (including gaseous, acid-base, and precipitate), nuclear chemistry, and polymer chemistry. This week-long chemistry course will include inquiry style learning with methods to reach and engage students in the study of chemistry.  Taught at Westlake High School.  Don Bastian a master chemistry teacher leads this course.  Come away with new content knowledge, labs completed and with pedagogical skills to use when teaching chemistry.
  
  Instructor: Don Bastian
  
  Course Contact:  Dawn Monson dmonson@utsta.org
  
  

  IMPORTANT COURSE INFORMATION: 

  • Please note: The State Endorsement Incentive Program is scheduled to conclude. Beginning in Spring 2029, all UtSTA courses will cost $1,500, and no reimbursement will be provided by either the state or UtSTA. Additional information will be forthcoming regarding opportunities to support UtSTA's efforts to help the Legislature understand the value and importance of this program. Please stay tuned for updates.
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  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee upon 74% or better completion,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $900 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to Apply for 3 university credits directly to the university. (See next bullet point)  .  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds.

  • The teachers who have not taken classes at UVU in the past will first need to apply for admission. 

    1. Start the Application

    Visit the UVU Admissions Application and either create a new account or sign in to an existing one.

    2. Select the Undergraduate Application

    Non-degree seeking program is only offered under the undergraduate application

    3. Select the Correct Student Type

    When prompted to choose your student type, select Non-degree Seeking

    4. Choose Campus Option

    Non-degree seeking students should select “In person on Campus” (you may still enroll in online or hybrid courses after admission).

    5. Select Program of Study

    Select Non-Degree Seeking

    7. Complete Application and Submit

    Carefully review your application, sign electronically, and submit it.

  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  UVU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C  (74%) or better you will be required to pay the Balance of $850.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.
  

  
  

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• BYU/UtSTA 2026 Advanced Physics LAB

  • Start
    06 Jul 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    10 Jul 2026
  •  
    4:00 PM
  • Location
    Brigham Young University Eyring Science Center N-106
  • Spaces left
    13
  • Registered
    4 registrants

  Register

  
  Summer Endorsement/Professional Development Series. Hosted by Utah Science Teachers Association, Brigham Young University.

  
  

  Advanced Physics Lab
  
  Description:  This physics lab course will apply the content from the Physics 1 course. Requirement area 10: Physics Laboratory Content Knowledge of the Physics 1 Endorsement. Additionally, it could meet Requirement area 4: Physics Content Knowledge of the Science Core Endorsement.

  
  

  
  Instructors: Duane Merrell 

  Course Contacts:

  Duane Merrell (duane_merrell@byu.edu) Dawn Monson Dmonson@utsta.org

  Important Course Information

  • Please note: The State Endorsement Incentive Program is scheduled to conclude. Beginning in Spring 2029, all UtSTA courses will cost $1,500, and no reimbursement will be provided by either the state or UtSTA. Additional information will be forthcoming regarding opportunities to support UtSTA's efforts to help the Legislature understand the value and importance of this program. Please stay tuned for updates.
  • The cost for this course is a $50 refundable registration fee,  if you are a UtSTA Member and a contracted teacher. If you are not a contracted Utah Public School educator, the cost for the course is a nonrefundable $900 fee. 
  • Participants will also need to pay for 3 university credits directly to the university. This fee is refundable if you are a contracted teacher and pass with a 74% or better.  It is nonrefundable if you are not a contracted teacher.  Refer to this document if you have any questions about refunds. BYU credits cost $51.00 per credit for a total of $153.00. To register for credit click HERE. You will need to login either with a BYU netid or as a guest. If you login and it does not take you to the registration page, come back to this page and click the link again after you have logged in to the BYU page. Once on the registration page, select the courses you are registering for, then proceed through the next screens. Note that these courses will show up as "PHSCS 513R - Special Topics in Contemporary Physics" but will count toward the selected course.
    
    
  • Upon successful completion of the course with a C (74%) or higher, UtSTA will reimburse you the $50 registration fee and the  BYU credits fee. You must be a contracted teacher with a public school/district to qualify for reimbursement.
    
    
  • If you do not successfully pass the course with a C (74%) or better you will be required to pay the additional $750 to UtSTA by July 30. 2026.

  NOTE: You MUST be a current member of UtSTA to take this course. If you are not a current member of UtSTA you can purchase/renew your membership. To join today, CLICK HERE.

  By registering and paying, you agree that if you are not able to attend you will cancel at least 2 weeks before the class starts or your registration fees will be forfeited.

  Classes dropped after the course starts are not refundable.

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• Reading, Writing & Thinking Like Scientists: K–3 Classrooms in Action - 6/27/2026

  • When
    12 Sep 2026
  •  
    8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    John Hancock CS - 2890 Scarlet Rd, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005

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   This Professional Learning Day is for all K-3 teachers. Funding provided by the  Meta Data Center Community Action Grant, Lakeshore Learning and UVU Science College.

  • Reading, Writing & Thinking Like Scientists: K–3 Classrooms in Action. Help young learners do more than read about science. In this one-day conference, explore how students can engage deeply with science through literacy, inquiry, and innovation. This conference focuses on practical ways to use reading, writing, and discussion as tools for sensemaking and integrating emerging tools like AI to support student thinking and discovery.  Walk away with ready-to-use strategies and lessons that build strong readers while developing curious, capable young scientists. Join us as we collaborate, connect, and empower K–3 students to read, write, and think like scientists every day.
  • Join us at John Hancock CS (2890 Scarlet Rd, Eagle Mountain, UT 84005) for a one day professional learning that will transform your classroom. Two Sessions for specific grade level (K-3) in two hour sessions where presenters will take the participants through the learning sequence so they can experience the full sequence of using science as the lens for literacy and building the scientist in each of your students. 
  • You have the option of receiving .5 SUU Graduate Credit for only $11.50  OR  1 SUU Credit for $23.00 OR 7 relicensure points. Click links above for the SUU credits
  • Donations of prizes provided by Lakeshore Learning
  • Each attendee received the book Rise & Thrive with Science - National Academies - Kober, Nancy

  #Keynote by Melissa Mendenhall

  #Lunch included

  #Prizes & Swag & Materials

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• UtSTA 2026 Annual Conference "Sustain the Spark"

  • When
    23 Oct 2026
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    7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Davis Conference Center, 1651 North 700 West Layton, Utah 84041

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  Early Bird Rates (until Oct 1, 2026)

  • Member $130
  • Non Member $190
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher= $80

  
  

  Rates Starting Oct 2-Oct 22nd

  • Member  $150
  • Non Member $210
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$90

  
  

  Rates Day of Conference (Oct 23rd)

  • Member  $200
  • Non Member 240
  • Student/Student Teacher/1st year Teacher=$100

  Registration codes will be sent to accepted presenters

  
  

  Vendor for profit: $800

  Vendor for nonprofit: $325 (501C3)

  
  

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  Watch for information about the awards dinner the evening of October 23rd 

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  Keynote speaker Dr. Scott Tinker! In addition to the keynote, there will be 13 different themed strands throughout the day and 4 different breakout session for each to help you with your teaching curriculum with ideas, demos, lessons, etc. We hope you can join us for a great day that will help you and your students better appreciate science and science education.
  
  Teacher Awards will be given before the Keynote.

  Refund: full refund until September 23, 2026 for Teachers. Vendors please see specific info on registration.

  
  

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