Professional Development for Paraprofessionals and Teachers

Supporting Literacy Instruction: Science of Reading for Paraeducators

Dr. Kerry Herman, Dr. Noelle Converse, Dr. Colli Lucas

This session provides paraeducators with clear, actionable strategies grounded in the Science of Reading to strengthen their daily literacy support. Attendees will explore how to reinforce explicit instruction in phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension during small-group and one-on-one settings. Through modeling and hands-on practice, participants will learn routines and prompts they can immediately apply with students. By the end of the workshop, paraeducators will leave with increased confidence and a toolkit of evidence-based practices that promote stronger reading outcomes.

Science Professional Development for 4th Grade Teachers

Dr. Lauren Barth-Cohen, Madison Swirtz

Builds teacher science conceptual knowledge and pedagogical resources aligned to Utah SEEd strand 3.3 FORCE AFFECTS MOTION.

Teach One, Reach All: Using AI in Your Multilingual Classroom

Dr. Tuba Yilmaz

Hands-on AI tools workshop for multilingual classrooms; adapt content and create inclusive supports.

Integrating Native American Content into K-12 Curricula

Dr. Connor Warner

Online discussion/seminar focused on integrating Native American content into K-12 curricula.

Creating AI Simulations for Leader Development

Dr. David Woo

This workshop equips educational leaders with the skills to design and implement customized AI simulations for their own professional learning communities. Participants will learn how to identify critical challenges in their context, develop scenario-based simulations using accessible AI tools, and facilitate meaningful debriefs that translate simulation insights into practical leadership strategies.

Supporting Students Who Engage in Challenging Behavior

Dr. Natalie Badgett

Workshop highlighting practical implementation of evidence-based strategies for supporting students who engage in challenging behavior in classroom settings.

Note: BCBA and RBT CEUs may be available. Please speak with the instructor at class to learn how to recieve them.

AI for Educational Teams

Matt Winters, USBE Team

Half-day AI workshop focused on practical strategies for paraeducator/teacher collaboration.

Building Academic Vocabulary Knowledge: A Professional Development Workshop for K-12 General and Special Educators

Dr. Kristy Austin

This workshop is designed for general and special education teachers across grade bands (K-12) who want to make academic vocabulary instruction a powerful, intentional part of their daily practice — and who are ready to do the planning work to make that happen. You will learn to: (a) Select powerful academic vocabulary words for instruction, (b) Provide student-friendly definitions, (c) Provide repeated opportunities for students to encounter and use the words across contexts through listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and (d) Intensify instruction for students who require additional repetitions and exposures for mastery. You will leave with academic vocabulary instruction planned for six academic vocabulary words of your choosing, ready to implement with your students!

From Frazzled to Fearless

Dr. Sandy Smith

Behavior management principles and practical classroom strategies for preventing and addressing misbehavior.

Beyond the Basics: Strengthening Student Behavior with Tier 2 Support

Dr. Sandy Smith

Tier 2 behavioral interventions within MTSS framework including CICO, behavior contracts, social skills instruction.