Skip to content

Dear Employees,

Jordan Health & Wellness Day Heart IconWe are now just hours away from Health & Wellness Day 2024 on Friday, Feb. 9 and sincerely hope that each one of you will have a positive experience, enjoying time to support your personal wellness needs.

We know however, that wellness is not a one-day event. That’s why we want to remind employees of the ongoing options and opportunities available throughout the year to support your health and wellness. Our goal is to continue expanding these ongoing opportunities over the coming years.

  • Planning your everyday wellness - Use a planning tool to create a plan to meet your unique wellness needs, here are some examples.
  • Everyday wellness conversations - Our District team has left a copy of this guide with each of our schools. Talking about wellness with friends and colleagues is a great opportunity to start thinking of ways to incorporate more wellness into your day.
  • PEHP Wellness On-Demand - Offers ongoing challenges, webinars, and resources to support your wellness. Use this link for more information.
  • Blomquist Hale Webinars and Resources - All JSD employees have access to online education through Blomquist Hale, our Employee Assistance Program. Visit Blomquist Hale's YouTube channel where you can find videos that address Managing Anxiety, Parenting, Communication 101, Financial Fitness, and many more.
  • Wellness To-Go Menu - Follow this link here for a list of wellness resources compiled by the District’s wellness team. You’ll find links to smartphone apps, podcasts, and websites available to you for FREE.
  • ComPsych - All JSD employees have access to a variety of wellness training and articles through ComPsych. To access, visit guidanceresources.com (Web ID: NYLGBS) and create a username and password. You also have access to ComPsych's in-person or virtual counseling sessions. ComPsych allows up to three free in-person or virtual counseling sessions, per issue, per year.
  • Headspace for FREE - Headspace offers free access for K-12 teachers and supporting staff in the US. Whether you’re feeling inspired to connect more with your students or you’re looking for a new way to bring calm to your classroom, Headspace can help students build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Better focus, less stress, and happier thoughts are just a few minutes away.
  • Free yoga classes - Every Wednesday the District offers FREE yoga classes at South Hills Middle School at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Bring a yoga mat or blanket. No registration required. Use this link for FREE Yoga Class info.

Have a Wonderful Health and Wellness Day!

Feb 2024 Teaching & Learning NewsletterCheck out the attached flyer for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for February.  Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.

Information for completing the full UETS-based JPAS may be found on Canvas. To access this information you will go to jes.jordandistrict.org and click on Educators - Resources. Once you are on the Resources page there will be a link to the Canvas course (UETS-based JPAS Canvas Training).

Please contact the JES office with any questions at 801-567-8369 or rebecca.lee@jordandistrict.org.

Through the month of FEBRUARY, current JSD licensed teachers and/or educators may view transfer opportunities for the 2024-25 school year.  If you are interested in a transfer to another school location in the District for the 2024-25 school year, you must submit a transfer request through the Teacher/Educator Transfer Request located in Skyward Employee Access and/or attend the Teacher/Educator Transfer Fair on Feb. 12, 2024.  A Teacher/Educator Transfer Request Report listing all interested licensed teachers and/or educators is emailed to Principals each Monday during the month of February with the names of those teachers/educators who are requesting a transfer to a new location for the 2024-25 school year.

On March 1, current JSD teachers/educators may view openings for the 2024-25 school year at employment.jordandistrict.org and must apply in Frontline.  Transfer requests will be accepted through August 1, 2024.

Teacher Transfer Fair PosterThis year, the annual Teacher Transfer Fair is open to all CURRENT JSD teacher/educators AND student teachers, interns and those on a 1-year agreement.  This event is for current Jordan School District teachers/educators seeking a new teaching/assignment opportunity! The transfer fair will be combined for both elementary and secondary teachers/educators.

Please come prepared with:

  • Your JSD ID badge – required to gain entry, AND
  • Copies of your resume available to distribute.

Come explore your options in JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT!

Licensed employees resigning/retiring at the end of the current contract year, who give official early notification in SKYWARD – EMPLOYEE ACCESS, will be eligible for a tiered incentive. To qualify, notification must be submitted on or before the following dates:

  • Feb. 15, 2024 $200.00

 The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation/retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District “Notice of Resignation” form is found in Skyward Employee Access under “Task Processes”. Please see District policy DP318 for more detailed information regarding resignations. If you do not know your Skyward username or password please contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.

Licensed employees who do not submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500, which will be deducted from their final check.  Informing your principal/school administrator either verbally or in writing is not sufficient.  See District Policy DP318 – Resignations - Licensed.

School/District Administrators must submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500 in accordance with District Policy DP318A – Resignations-Administrators.

URS Value of Benefits FlyerAs you review your 2023 earnings, keep this in mind: The retirement benefits funded by your employer represent a major part of your overall compensation!

As you make career decisions, consider the impact on your retirement benefits. Maybe it feels like the distant future to you, but retirement is real! Understand and stay engaged with your employer-funded retirement benefits to maximize this potential pot of gold at the end of your career path. Learn more at www.urs.org/us/real.

Dear Employees,

We are very excited about Health & Wellness Day and we want you to get started on the path to an amazing experience by signing up for the activities of interest to you. Sign up starting at 6 p.m. tonight, Thursday, February 1.

Get a head start on the fun with friends and colleagues by reviewing all of the Health & Wellness Day information and available activities and sign up at wellness.jordandistrict.org/day.

Remember, Health & Wellness Day is next Friday, February 9. Please know not all activities require registration for you to participate. For many activities, you can just show up and have fun.

No Sign Up Required

  • Swig | Locations in South Jordan & West Jordan - February 9 through 15, all employees can receive one free menu item at SWIG when you show your Employee ID badge.
  • Employee Health Fair Extraordinaire Auxiliary Services Building – Health screening, prizes and more. 12 - 3 p.m.
  • Bowling and Laser Tag @ Delton Lanes | Riverton - Free bowling & shoe rental and/or Laser Tag from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. when you show your Employee ID badge on February 9.
  • Open Play Pickleball @ The Picklr West Jordan - 9 a.m. to noon Paddles and balls included, all skill levels welcome.
  • Open Play Pickleball @ Club Pickleball USA Sandy - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Bring your paddle and balls, all skill levels are welcome.
  • 20-minute Meditation Sessions Hosted by Blomquist Hale | Auxiliary Services Building - Classes at 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m.
  • Open Play Cornhole Mountain Ridge High - Noon - 2 p.m. Open gym for individuals or teams to come challenge each other to a game of Cornhole.
  • Yoga Classes | South Jordan Middle, Copper Hills High & South Hills Middle - Bring a yoga mat, or one will be provided. Three sessions available: 9 - 10 a.m. @ South Jordan Middle; 10 - 11 a.m. @ Copper Mountain Middle; 12 - 1 p.m. @ South Hills Middle.
  • Writing for Wellness with Jolene Perry | Online via Zoom - Online writing class from 9 - 10 a.m.
  • Escape Room @ Great Escape West Jordan – 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. on a first come first served basis. All employees can access a 20-minute or 1-hour escape room activity when you show your Employee ID badge on February 9.
  • Ahhhsome Relaxation Spa | West Jordan - 10:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. All Jordan District employees who go to Ahhhsome Relaxation in Jordan Landing on Wellness Day will take a free 10-minute tour of their facility. After the tour you can schedule a FREE 2-hour session at the spa.

Sign Up Required: Tickets open at 6 p.m. TONIGHT

  • Painting with Al Rounds | JATC South Campus - Two sessions are available from 10 - 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 - 3 p.m. Come paint with legendary local painter Al Rounds. For $8 each participant will get a painting lesson and a set of watercolors and brushes to take home.
  • 2nd Annual Pickleball Tournament @ Club Pickleball USA | Sandy – 12 – 3 p.m. Bring your paddle and balls. All skill levels are welcome.
  • Introduction to Pickleball @ The Picklr West Jordan – 9 – 9:50 a.m. Paddles and balls included. This is a "learn how to play" clinic.
  • Level Up Your Pickleball Game @ The Picklr West Jordan – 10 – 10:50 a.m. Clinic tailored for beginner players who are familiar with the rules and seek to enhance their skills.
  • Cornhole Scheels-Sponsored Tournament | Mountain Ridge High - 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. Scheels cornhole tournament. Register as a team for a chance to win $500 Scheels gift card ($250 per team member)
  • Meditation Sound Bath | Mountain Creek Middle – Two sessions from 10 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 2 p.m. Participants should bring a blanket or yoga mat and/or pillow.
  • Homemade Pasta Making | West Jordan High – Two sessions from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Come make gluten-free and/or regular pasta with homemade pasta sauce for your lunch.
  • Self-Defense Class with Matt Alvernaz | Auxiliary Services Building – Three Sessions from 12 - 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
  • Beehive Meals Meal Planning and Preparation Class | Auxiliary Services Building – Two sessions from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 12:30 - 1 p.m. Learn about meal planning and freezer meals.
  • Sourdough for Beginners | Bingham High - 9:30 - 11 a.m. in room H102. Learn the basics of sourdough baking and sample a variety of breads with Khorasan Mills.

You can review all the Health & Wellness Day information, including additional FREE offers and SIGN UP for activities at wellness.jordandistrict.org/day.

CRX Week 3 FlyerIt truly does sound too good to be true. If you are currently taking a brand name prescription that is part of this program, you can get it for FREE!! Visit your Insurance Department Team at next week's Health Fair to get all of your questions answered. We can also assist in getting you enrolled in the program.

CRX International is a voluntary international mail order prescription program that is available to eligible employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents of Jordan School District currently enrolled in the Traditional Health Plan or Value Health Plan. Brand name medications, in the original factory-sealed manufacturers packaging, are delivered DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR from certified pharmacies in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. YOU PAY NOTHING thanks to the savings CRX brings to our plan.

Feb. 2024 Blomquist Hale WorkshopsBlomquist Hale has three workshops coming up in February! See attached for workshop flyers and details outlined below. 

  • Topic: Managing Your Mood During Winter Months
    Date: Feb. 12   
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Why is Food my Constant Enemy?
    Date: Feb. 15
    Time: 12 – 1 p.m.
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Emotional Intelligence - 5-Week Course on Mondays
    Date: Feb. 26 – March 25th
    Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
    Location: Online!

To register for any of the upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/


Winter 2023-24 Work Based Learning NewsletterWhat’s happening in Work Based Learning? Work-based learning is going strong in the Jordan School District. Our middle schools have had some amazing career fairs and our high school students are all over the valley getting hands-on experiences. Great job to our teachers and staff for all the work they do to support our students and their future career success. Read on to check it out!  Here's what's inside:

  • CCA Career Fairs
  • Enigma 3 Field Trip
  • Internship Update
  • WBL Activity Requests
  • Kids’ Market Place
  • Farm to School
  • Elementary Career Lessons
  • Craig Cottle, CTE Coord.
  • Important Dates
  • CTE Social Media Links

Jan. 2024 UPPAC NewsletterNEW REASONS YOU MIGHT BE REFERRED TO UPPAC
You may remember that in our last edition we shared common issues that might get you referred to UPPAC. Hopefully, as an educator you’ve been careful in the last year to avoid the self-checkout and to not sync your phone with your school computer. As a new year begins, we wanted to take the opportunity to bring some recent changes to the Educator Standards to your attention. The State Board of Education has added to or updated the list of reasons you might get referred to UPPAC and these changes took effect on January 10, 2024. This rule is more commonly known as the Utah Educator Standards, found in Utah Admin. Code R277217.

These changes add new expectations to what an educator may or may not do in the classroom, as well as make significant changes to each LEA’s reporting obligations.

New Provisions of the Standards
The first change to the Standards updates the Standards to be consistent with the sensitive materials law adopted by the Legislature. An educator may not “expose students to sensitive materials: (a) as defined in Section 53G-10-103; and (b) as determined by an educator's LEA.” R277-217-2(19). Educators should use caution to make sure that instructional materials used comply with LEA policies and are approved by the LEA where required. If you assign poetry to your class that you haven’t carefully screened and that contains references to sexual matters or drug use, you might be referred to UPPAC.

Next, the Board has clarified that an educator may not discriminate against a student or harass a student on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, national, origin, marital status, political or religious belief, physical or mental condition, family, social, or cultural background, sexual orientation, or gender identification. R277-2172(23). This is an expansion of existing protections already spelled out in the Educator Standards rule. As an example, if you make jokes about a student related to the student’s race, you might be referred to UPPAC.

The next change deals with discussion of a student’s sexual orientation and gender identity. An educator may not “invite, suggest, or encourage a student to reconsider or change the student’s sexual orientation or gender identity.” R277-217-2(24). In addition to this new language, an educator should use caution to make sure discussion of these issues is consistent with Utah law. If you discuss these changes, especially without permission from a student’s parent, you might be referred to UPPAC.

Another change reflects a concern frequently shared that educators are not trying to teach the approved curriculum, but to persuade students to espouse a particular viewpoint in any number of areas. The Standards now state that an educator may not “use the educator’s position, through instruction, materials, or symbols, to actively endorse, promote, or disparage a particular partisan, religious, denominational, sectarian, agnostic, or atheistic belief or viewpoint, in a manner inconsistent with the policy of the educator’s LEA.” R277-217-2(25). In this election year, if you actively seek to persuade your students to support Biden, Trump, Kennedy, or any of the other candidates running this year during contract hours, you might get referred to UPPAC.

The updates clarify that an educator should be cautious to follow approved curriculum for the instruction of sex education. An educator may not violate “Sections 53G-10-401 through 53G-10-403, Rule R277-474, or other Utah law regarding sex education…” R277-217-2(28)(v).

The final change to the Standards addresses concerns that educators are drawing inappropriate materials from outside the curriculum. An educator shall "use supplemental materials consistent with LEA policy as required by Subsection 53G-4-402(26)." Rule R277217-3(15). This seeks to make the Standards consistent with legislative changes in this area. If you pull supplemental materials from apps or other resources in a way that is inconsistent with your LEA policy, you might get referred to UPPAC.

Reporting Requirements
Recent rule changes also impact the concerns that are reported to the UPPAC. Your LEA has always had an obligation to report all substantiated violations of the Educator Standards to UPPAC. But now, the Board is asking for UPPAC to track and review a growing number of parent reports that may not have been considered in the past. Rule R277-217-5.

Under the rule, an LEA now must report to UPPAC every time a parent makes an allegation that an educator has violated the Educator Standards, even if the LEA feels the allegations have no merit. An LEA’s report must be made within thirty days of receiving the report and must include: (1) the findings of the LEA’s internal investigation or administrative proceeding, (2) any criminal charges filed, (3) the LEA’s internal disciplinary action, and (4) other relevant evidence. Records of unsubstantiated cases, which aren’t pursued with a UPPAC investigation will be private records and will only be preserved at the state level for the minimum amount of time required by law.

It is also anticipated that there will be greater follow up by UPPAC on parent complaints to USBE’s internal audit hotline. These reports frequently include allegations against licensed educators.

It is anticipated that the increased reporting will provide valuable data to USBE in tracking parent concerns. Additionally, while it is not anticipated that UPPAC will investigate most cases that LEAs found no evidence to support, it is anticipated that adding a second review from UPPAC will be a positive step to addressing parent concerns.

If you have questions about the Educator Standards or reporting obligations, please don’t hesitate to contact UPPAC for additional guidance. In addition, UPPAC has a number of resources available online to help teachers understand and navigate our processes and expectations.


UPPAC MEMBERSHIP RECOGNITION
UPPAC would like to thank Stacy Stoker from Juab School District and Travis Cook from Provo School District who completed their terms of service on UPPAC in June 2023. We’d also like to welcome our new members, Heidi Wells from Ogden City School District and Gichin Marsden from Excelsior Academy Charter School. If you have an interest in educator ethics and would be interested in serving on UPPAC, watch for application information in May.


Intermountain Advanced Placement Summer Institute FlyerTeachers enjoy high quality and convenience: AP Institute sessions are now offered Online and/or in-person locally.

Intermountain AP Summer Institute is the only institute of it's kind held in the state of Utah. 2024 marks the 14th year of operation as a College Board endorsed training. APSI offers the highest quality professional development in 18 content areas. Speak with your principal about how they may choose to sponsor your registration and stipend for this training opportunity.

The Summer Institute will be held on June 10 - 13 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.  There will be sessions on the following subjects:

  • Art and Design
  • Art History
  • Calculus AB
  • Comparative Government (June 11-14) Computer Science Principles
  • English Language and Composition English Literature
  • German Language and Culture Human Geography
  • US Government (June 11-14) US History
  • Music Theory
  • World History - Modern

Registration & Details

Paycheck iconSchool Holidays
Washington & Lincoln Day Recess: Feb. 19

Critical Days
Licensed & ESP: Feb. 16 & 20

As Per DP335B and DP335NEG:  Licensed and ESP employees using an Annual/Personal leave day on Critical Days will be docked (Licensed $156 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason and the policy exception are written in the time off description box.

Please refer to policy for further clarification.


Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
Elementary (evening): Feb. 21 & 22 (comp day Feb 23)
Middle & High (evening): Feb. 13 & 15 (comp day Feb 16)

DP335NEG
As per DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be used during parent/teacher conference. If parent/teacher conference is missed, a leave day (sick or No Pay) should be entered on the Comp Day.


  • Payroll Due: Feb. 2
  • Direct Dep Changes by Feb. 7
  • View Paycheck: Feb. 21
  • Pay Day: Feb. 23

True Time Deadlines
Date Range Jan. 1 – Feb. 4
*True Time should be submitted and approved weekly

Employee Submittal: Feb. 7
First Approval: Feb. 9
Final Approval: Feb. 13


Health & Wellness Virtual Day
Feb. 9
All employee must record a leave day if absent.


Substitute Deadlines

Date Range Due Payday
 Jan. 17-31 Feb. 1 Feb. 9
Feb. 1-15 Feb. 15 Feb. 23

BYU School Leadership Program FlyerJordan School District is partnering with the BYU School Leadership Program and the School Leadership Alliance to pilot an administrative endorsement program with courses held during the school day during the 2024-25 school year.

While this day program is open to students from any district, Jordan School District has agreed to allow those who are working as full-time administrative interns and who are also admitted to the BYU program to attend these day courses. BYU will award a generous half-tuition scholarship to any student who attends this accelerated 14-month day program.

Courses start May 2024 and will run through June of 2025 so that participants will be job ready by July 2025. Day program students will be invited to attend Deloitte’s Courageous Principals Program in Dallas, Texas, where each participant will work on real problems of practice and receive instruction, support, and coaching from a trained mentor principal, district leadership, and BYU professors.

In addition to this day program, BYU will continue to offer a 14-month evening program. Evening students will be invited to attend the UASSP or UAESP Mid-Winter Conference in St. George, Utah. Applications to both the day and evening cohorts are due Feb. 15 with final admissions decisions being made in March. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to join these fantastic cohorts of aspiring school leaders!

Teachers and other educators whose educator license will expire on June 30, 2024, are encouraged to begin the license renewal process IMMEDIATELY by going to the USBE website.  You may begin reviewing the videos and forms; however, license renewals cannot be submitted to the USBE before January 2024. The District HR Department will send you reminders in November, January, and March.  A FINAL reminder will be sent to you in April as a 4th and FINAL NOTICE & NOTICE OF TERMINATION should you not receive your license renewal certification in CACTUS by June 30, 2024.

DON’T DELAY – START THE PROCESS NOW!

Dental Select is still having a few issues since moving to their new platform with their parent company, Ameritas.

Dental Select is going to issue new ID cards to anyone that is currently enrolled in a Jordan School District dental plan.  If you are using an older card, the ID number may be incorrect and your dental office will not be able to find you active in Dental Select's system.

Below is an explanation on how to get onto the Dental Select website so you will have access to a digital copy of your card, explanation of benefits (EOB) along with other helpful tools.


Web Account Access
The easiest way to access your benefits

Dental Select Login PageHow to register:

  • Go to dentalselect.com
  • Select "Login" in the top right hand corner
  • Select the "Member" button in the lower left of the screen
  • On the Ameritas Login page select
    "Register Now"
  • Enter your name, email and create a user
    ID and password for a new account
  • If you'd like to go paperless, select the electronic EOB option when setting up your member account.

Ameritas Login Page

In your member portal account, you have 24/7 access to:

  • Your personalized ID card; print it or save it to your smartphone
  • Claims status and a breakdown of how benefits were calculated and payments processed
  • Plan details including maximum benefit and deductible amounts, and your remaining benefits
  • The average cost for in or out-of-network procedures based on ZIP Code with the Dental Cost Estimator
  • Search for network providers
  • Submit a claim online

For assistance, call customer care at 800-999-9789.

CRX Flyer 2Do you take any of these medications? Get These Brand Name Medications for $0 Copay through CRX International.

  • Combivent Respimat
  • Flovent
  • Slynd
  • Soolantra
  • Vraylar
  • Quar Redihaler

Getting started is super easy!

  1. Check to see if a medication is offered. Call CRX at 1-866-488-7874 or visit www.crxintl.com (WebID: JORDANSD) to view the complete formulary and enroll online (or download an enrollment form)
  2. Ask your doctor for a prescription with a 3-month supply, and 3 refills.
  3. Submit documentation (completed enrollment form, prescription and a copy of your photo ID)
  4. Sit back and relax... medication will be mailed direct to your home within 4 weeks!

CRX International is a voluntary international mail order prescription program that is available to eligible employees, non-Medicare eligible retirees and their dependents of Jordan School District currently enrolled in the Traditional Health Plan or Value Health Plan.

Brand name medications, in the original factory-sealed manufacturers packaging, are delivered DIRECT TO YOUR DOOR from certified pharmacies in Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia. YOU PAY NOTHING thanks to the savings CRX brings to your plan.

2024 IPEP Grant FlyerAre you interested in becoming an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher and working in Early Childhood Special Education or Early Intervention (Birth-3 Home Visiting) settings?  Apply for Project IPEP - the Interdisciplinary Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals for Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Intervention (IPEP) from the The University of Utah College of Education Department of Special Education.

  • Students must be working toward a Master’s Degree in Special Education and initial licensure in Early Childhood Special Education.
  • The grant, Project IPEP, provides $14,500 per year in stipends and travel support for two years -total of $29,000!!
  • Graduate students might be eligible for a tuition waiver in addition to the stipend (Fall and Spring Semesters -50% max and varies by year and number of benefits available/not guaranteed).

Gain specialized knowledge in:

  • Interprofessional collaboration through coordinated coursework and special internship opportunities
    with social workers (specialized coordinated practicum in year two during spring break)
  • Infant mental health, early social emotional development, and how to support families and young
    children with or at risk of disabilities
  • Evidence-based practices for supporting the early development and education of young children
    receiving services in early intervention and early childhood education settings
  • Competencies in leadership and systems change in early childhood education, Etc.!

APPLICATIONS & PROGRAM INFORMATION (Apply today!)

DEADLINES
March 1, 2024 at 4 p.m. for Summer and Fall Semester

INFORMATION
Sondra Stegenga, Ph.D., M.S.OTR/L -EI/ECSE Faculty & Project IPEP Lead/PI sondra.stegenga@utah.edu | 801-581-3318
Susan Johnston, Ph.D., SLP-EI/ECSE Program Area Coordinator and Project IPEP Leadership/Co-PI  susan.johnston@utah.edu | 801-581-5187


Training in the Science of Reading, or LETRS training, is an ongoing expectation of all teachers, administrators, and psychologists in K-3. Teachers, administrators, and psychologists who began LETRS training in 2021-22 should be complete with all unit classes and bookwork. Those who began training in 2022 should have completed unit classes and bookwork by the end of 2023.

Any teacher or psychologist who has been working through LETRS training this year (including those with license extensions) and is interested in receiving a stipend will need to have completed the required classwork and bookwork and submitted this Google Form by May 24, 2024.

After May 24, 2024, only teachers and psychologists who began LETRS training in 2023-24 will be eligible for a stipend upon completion of the next set of units and bookwork during the 2024-25 school year.