CTE Success Stories / ACTE Basic Facts and Utah Facts Sheets
By ACTE | Posted February 11, 2025
Today’s cutting-edge, rigorous and relevant career and technical education (CTE) prepares youth and adults for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. Learn more with our What is Career and Technical Education, CTE Works, and Utah Fact Sheet.
Download other state facts sheets here.
Dates and times are subject to change. Contact the PLC lead listed under each content area for questions, concerns, or meeting information.
Lead: Eric HimleMay
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Virtual Conference
May 15, 2025
Dates and times are subject to change. Contact the PLC lead listed under each content area for questions, concerns, or meeting information.
PLC lead: Coulter Johnson, coulterjohnson@alpinedistrict.org
Hack the Future will bring together entrepreneurs, executives, policymakers, and public sector leaders to focus on the future of AI in Utah and beyond. The event on May 22nd will feature a hands-on red-teaming exercise to familiarize participants with AI, presentations from early AI adopters, and a workshop where participants will build solutions to real problems faced by Utah public sector and business stakeholders. The following day, May 23rd, will focus on taking the lessons learned in the workshops and applying them to the policy realm: piecing together go-forward plans and assembling a cohort to advise on AI diffusion efforts across Utah.
Location: Utah Valley University Main Campus, Clarke Building 800 W University Pkwy Orem, UT 84058, USA
Space is limited, register today to reserve your spot.
Sphero is thrilled to partner with Park City School District to host a STEM/CS Symposium for PK–12 educators, principals, and school leaders. This free professional learning event will focus on computational thinking concepts and coding skills, showcasing Sphero's dedication to supporting district-level implementation of vertically aligned curriculum and activities that meet Utah's Computer Science standards.
We appreciate the support and guidance of Kristina Yamada and the Utah State Board of Education in helping make this event a valuable experience for educators.
9:00 am - 9:30 am - Registration + Breakfast
9:30 am - 10:00 am - Keynote
10:00 am - 11:10 am - Workshop Session 1
11:10 am - 12:20 pm - Workshop Session 2
12:20 pm - 12:50 pm - Networking & Lunch
12:50 pm - 2:00 pm - Workshop Session 3
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm - Wrap Up and Q&A
Hands-on training
Breakfast & lunch
Professional development hours
Certificate upon completion
Utah Film Center’s Teacher Professional
Our workshops and instructional materials provide comprehensive lesson plans to guide educators on how to produce short film projects with their students. All of this training is linked to the Utah Core educational standards.
Empower yourself and your students by joining our program and bringing filmmaking into the classroom, giving students a new avenue to express their creativity and learn while enhancing their skills in communication and critical thinking!
Utah teachers can earn one of the following from our program:
1.0 USBE Credit
15 Re-licensure Hours
Up to 6 credit hours toward an Education Technology Endorsement
Up to 3 credit hours toward a Media Arts Endorsement
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Board of Higher Education Building, Salt Lake City
June 6, 2025
Utah Film Center’s Teacher Professional
Our workshops and instructional materials provide comprehensive lesson plans to guide educators on how to produce short film projects with their students. All of this training is linked to the Utah Core educational standards.
Empower yourself and your students by joining our program and bringing filmmaking into the classroom, giving students a new avenue to express their creativity and learn while enhancing their skills in communication and critical thinking!
Utah teachers can earn one of the following from our program:
1.0 USBE Credit
15 Re-licensure Hours
Up to 6 credit hours toward an Education Technology Endorsement
Up to 3 credit hours toward a Media Arts Endorsement
Get ready for an exciting Digital Literacy adventure! In this course, you'll dive into the world of Digital Literacy with a comprehensive Canvas program. You'll explore lesson plans that are perfectly aligned with the updated Digital Literacy Strands & Standards. But that's not all – brace yourself for a journey into the fascinating realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Discover the amazing advantages and potential challenges of using AI, and see how it can benefit both teachers and students.
But wait, there's more! Each lesson plan comes packed with step-by-step instructions, engaging video tutorials, and awesome project examples. You'll have everything you need to succeed in this digital frontier and start your 2023-2024 school year.
So, are you ready to embark on this thrilling learning experience? Join us and unlock the secrets of Digital Literacy and AI in the classroom. Get hands-on with cutting-edge technology and unleash your potential!
Workshop Overview:
•Virtual meeting Saturday, June 7th from 8 am - 12 pm
Gain valuable insights into various programs that can enhance and simplify your teaching experience, such as Gamma, ChatGPT, Canva, and more.
• Self-paced Canvas course June 7-13
Explore a fully developed Digital Literacy Canvas course, allowing you to complete multiple projects as if you were a student in your own classroom. Access will also be provided to other teachers' projects, providing examples of student work.
• Virtual meeting Saturday, June 13th from 8 am- 12 pm
During this second virtual meeting, you will have the opportunity to share your course learnings and engage in collaborative discussions with fellow workshop participants. Gain valuable insights into tips and tricks employed by other teachers in their classrooms. Additionally, learn how to create a disclosure document and a curriculum map.
Due to high demand, early registration is strongly recommended to secure your spot in this workshop.
This workshop is perfectly timed for getting your Digital Literacy course ready for the upcoming school year, level up your teaching skills and make a positive impact in the classroom. Don't miss out on this opportunity and register today to secure your spot in the workshop.
All registered attendees must be at both virtual meetings and complete all the required assignments by the due date in order to receive credit for the workshop. All registered attendees must be an active participant during the course of the workshop, or they will be removed from the Canvas course, not have access to the resources provided throughout the course and will not receive a refund for the course.
Summer Conference will still be in St. George, it will just be at a different school.
Please see the attached flyer.
For those of you who have been asked to present a workshop, if you could please be working on a workshop title and get that to your point of contact as soon as possible that would be great!
Lastly, If you volunteered to teach the following workshops can you please reach out to Nicole Hopkins - nicolehopkins@alpinedistrict.org with a point of contact and a workshop title that would be fantastic!
- Using AI for SAE projects
- Farm to Fork
I am searching for presenters for the Health Science Summer Conference. If you are interested, willing to present, and have useful content to share with other Health Science Teachers, please go to this link and fill out the Call For Presenters Form: https://forms.gle/R5CGYoqDJUyMkjgt9
This year we will be trying a one-day conference rather than the traditional two-day conference.
When: June 10, 2025
Where: Davis Technical College, Kaysville, UT
Time: 8am - 4 pm
Registration will open in early April.
Thank you for your consideration!
Maren Hansen
CTE Education Specialist
Health Science, Protective Services, and Personal Care Services
Utah State Board of Education
Career and Technical Education
250 E 500 S
PO Box 144200
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-4200
(801)538-7535
maren.hansen@schools.utah.gov
UEN Tech Summit is perfect for IT professionals in K-12 and Higher Education as well as those serving libraries and healthcare.
Date: June 11-12, 2025
Location: Farmington High School
Registration for attendees and exhibitors will be opening soon!
Call for Presenters
We’re now accepting presentation proposals for the upcoming conference. If your proposal is accepted, you'll receive complimentary registration and limited edition conference attire. To submit your proposal, please fill out the Conference Proposal Form, also found on the UEN Tech Summit website. The conference committee meets regularly to review proposals. Please submit your proposal as soon as possible.
We can’t wait to see you for our 25th anniversary event! Please share this announcement with your friends and colleagues. More information can be found on the UEN Tech Summit website.
Barry Bryson — UEN Tech Summit Committee Chair, CETL
Associate Director — Network Planning and Technical Advocacy
the Utah Education and Telehealth Network
801.585.9000
[TAP] CALL FOR PRESENTERS - K-12 Teaching as a Profession Summer Conference
All:
I am working on preparing for the K-12 Teaching as a Profession Summer Conference. Please make your calendar for Wednesday, June 11, 2025! We are still finalizing the location but plan on it being in the Wasatch Front area (think Canyons, Jordan, Granite, Alpine area).
Summer conference will look a little different this year as I want to be able to provide a more collaborative experience for TAP teachers instead of multiple breakout sessions like we have done in the past. The reasoning behind this is TAP teachers across the state have been asking to be able to collaborate with other TAP teachers to get ideas, ask questions, discuss, plan, etc. I want to be able to allow you to sit down as a group discuss topics such as:
Deep dive into the standards
Instructional materials to teach the standards
Understanding YouScience data
Update to the K-12 Teaching as a Profession pathway
Alignment between TAP courses and Educators Rising Utah
With that said, I am looking for facilitators to help with the topics listed above. If you are selected to help facilitate summer conference, you would need to be able to participate in the following:
Attend 2 virtual meeting (April/May) to summer conference plan
Create an outline for 1.5 hours of presentation during summer conference
If you are interested in being a facilitator for one of the courses at summer conference, please complete the following Google form by Friday, February 28. I will reach out to you in March if you are selected to help. As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out. Thank you for all you doing and creating a professional development that is beneficial to all TAP teachers across the state.
ACTION ITEM: Complete the Google Form by Friday, February 28, if you are interested in being a facilitator at the 2025 K-12 Teaching as Profession Summer Conference.
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We invite you to share your expertise and innovative teaching practices by presenting at the Summer Conference this year.
If you are interested in presenting, please submit your proposal, using this link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddsK4_jgl3nFEbFK6CK3nd2eFoJIBQCwly9g8pfFM4c8ET_w/viewform?usp=sharing
Our Youth Outreach team is thrilled to announce the application window for the IHEALTH Youth Summer Program. This program includes a 3-day summer experience hosted in various locations across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and our new location in St. George! Last year’s IHEALTH participants noted, “We liked getting to experience the behind the scenes of healthcare. It created a newfound appreciation for healthcare and essential workers. I also liked going into the lab and figuring out our blood types,” while others said, “We liked how it was youth-oriented and made new friends and enjoyed exploring careers.”
Learn More and Apply! To learn more about the program or to start your application, click here: https://ihmacx.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ETAP7YFmoMGTZk
Note: The IHEALTH June 17, 18, 19 cohort is streamed virtually. Students can sign up to join virtually if they reside in a state where Intermountain Health provides services
[GFL Educators] $tart $mart Teacher Summit Registration
Utah Educators: Register today to attend the
2025 $tart $mart Teacher Summit
Join us for an elevated and engaging, in-person event designed to empower educators with innovative strategies for teaching financial literacy! This full-day summit offers hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and valuable resources to enhance your curriculum. I will also be attending to share updates on Board Rule 277-704, General Financial Literacy, and the addition of the Success Sequence to the curriculum and to answer any questions you have. I hope to see as many of you there as possible!
Event Details:
Date: June 17, 2025, 8 AM-3 PM
Location: Thanksgiving Point
Cost: $25 registration fee (fully reimbursed…see details below)
Exclusive Benefits for Attendees:
$150 stipend for participation
Mileage reimbursement for travel over 80 miles
$100 hotel reimbursement for travel over 120 miles
Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow educators and gain practical tools to elevate financial literacy education in your classroom. Spots are limited, so register today!
(The $tart $mart Summit is organized by Utah Jump Start. All questions about the conference need to be directed to Shauna Barfuss at shauna.barfuss@utahjumpstart.org.)
April Painter
Utah State Board of Education
CTE Endorsement & Financial Literacy Specialist
Phone: 801.538.7750
Email: april.painter@schools.utah.gov
Our Youth Outreach team is thrilled to announce the application window for the IHEALTH Youth Summer Program. This program includes a 3-day summer experience hosted in various locations across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and our new location in St. George! Last year’s IHEALTH participants noted, “We liked getting to experience the behind the scenes of healthcare. It created a newfound appreciation for healthcare and essential workers. I also liked going into the lab and figuring out our blood types,” while others said, “We liked how it was youth-oriented and made new friends and enjoyed exploring careers.”
Learn More and Apply! To learn more about the program or to start your application, click here: https://ihmacx.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ETAP7YFmoMGTZk
Note: The IHEALTH June 17, 18, 19 cohort is streamed virtually. Students can sign up to join virtually if they reside in a state where Intermountain Health provides services
Sphero is thrilled to partner with Washington County School District to host a STEM/CS Symposium for PK–12 educators, principals, and school leaders. This free professional learning event will focus on computational thinking concepts and coding skills, showcasing Sphero's dedication to supporting district-level implementation of vertically aligned curriculum and activities that meet Utah's Computer Science standards.
We appreciate the support and guidance of Kristina Yamada and the Utah State Board of Education in helping make this event a valuable experience for educators.
Our Youth Outreach team is thrilled to announce the application window for the IHEALTH Youth Summer Program. This program includes a 3-day summer experience hosted in various locations across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and our new location in St. George! Last year’s IHEALTH participants noted, “We liked getting to experience the behind the scenes of healthcare. It created a newfound appreciation for healthcare and essential workers. I also liked going into the lab and figuring out our blood types,” while others said, “We liked how it was youth-oriented and made new friends and enjoyed exploring careers.”
Learn More and Apply! To learn more about the program or to start your application, click here: https://ihmacx.sjc1.qualtrics.
Note: The IHEALTH June 17, 18, 19 cohort is streamed virtually. Students can sign up to join virtually if they reside in a state where Intermountain Health provides services
Hi all, Range Camp 2025 will be July 14-17 at the Great Basin Station in Ephraim, Utah.
Camp is open to 25 youth high school age who are interested in Rangeland and Natural Resource Management
More information to come at a later date, please put this on your calendars and share with your students
Our Youth Outreach team is thrilled to announce the application window for the IHEALTH Youth Summer Program. This program includes a 3-day summer experience hosted in various locations across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and our new location in St. George! Last year’s IHEALTH participants noted, “We liked getting to experience the behind the scenes of healthcare. It created a newfound appreciation for healthcare and essential workers. I also liked going into the lab and figuring out our blood types,” while others said, “We liked how it was youth-oriented and made new friends and enjoyed exploring careers.”
Learn More and Apply! To learn more about the program or to start your application, click here: https://ihmacx.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ETAP7YFmoMGTZk
Note: The IHEALTH June 17, 18, 19 cohort is streamed virtually. Students can sign up to join virtually if they reside in a state where Intermountain Health provides services
Our Youth Outreach team is thrilled to announce the application window for the IHEALTH Youth Summer Program. This program includes a 3-day summer experience hosted in various locations across Utah, including Salt Lake City, Ogden, Provo, and our new location in St. George! Last year’s IHEALTH participants noted, “We liked getting to experience the behind the scenes of healthcare. It created a newfound appreciation for healthcare and essential workers. I also liked going into the lab and figuring out our blood types,” while others said, “We liked how it was youth-oriented and made new friends and enjoyed exploring careers.”
Learn More and Apply! To learn more about the program or to start your application, click here: https://ihmacx.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6ETAP7YFmoMGTZk
Note: The IHEALTH June 17, 18, 19 cohort is streamed virtually. Students can sign up to join virtually if they reside in a state where Intermountain Health provides services
Utah Film Center’s Teacher Professional
Our workshops and instructional materials provide comprehensive lesson plans to guide educators on how to produce short film projects with their students. All of this training is linked to the Utah Core educational standards.
Empower yourself and your students by joining our program and bringing filmmaking into the classroom, giving students a new avenue to express their creativity and learn while enhancing their skills in communication and critical thinking!
Utah teachers can earn one of the following from our program:
1.0 USBE Credit
15 Re-licensure Hours
Up to 6 credit hours toward an Education Technology Endorsement
Up to 3 credit hours toward a Media Arts Endorsement