Hey, our friends are looking to hire a CTE teacher, so if you're looking for something out now someone who is, please pass it along.
See below,
Geoff Warren
CTE Education Specialist
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From: Aaron Yates <aayates(a)wsd.net>
Hello Everyone,
I wanted to reach out and let you all know that Weber school district is looking to hire our Design & Visual Arts Instructor. If you know someone in your network who may be a strong fit, we’d appreciate you passing this along.
Now Hiring: Weber School District Educator – Design & Visual Arts Academy
Weber School District is seeking a design-driven, industry-connected educator to join our Design & Visual Arts Academy within the CTE Magnet Center. This role is built for someone who doesn’t just teach design principles, but actively creates, collaborates, and brings real-world creative work into the classroom.
This is not a traditional, lecture-based teaching position. We are looking for someone who can translate industry experience into hands-on learning, guiding students through authentic design challenges, client-based projects, and portfolio-level work that prepares them for careers in creative industries.
In this environment, students are not completing worksheets they are building brands, designing visual campaigns, producing digital media, and solving real creative problems. Classrooms operate more like design studios, where iteration, critique, and execution are part of the daily workflow.
We’re looking for a practicing creative who stays current with tools, trends, and workflows, and can translate that into real-world, project-based learning. You’ll mentor students, partner with industry, and guide work that results in polished portfolios and measurable skills. You will be part of a collaborative team committed to building a high-quality, forward-focused program that reflects the realities of today’s creative industries.
👉 Apply here<https://wsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5543062>
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Design. Create. Build what’s next.
Weber Innovation is hiring for our Design & Visual Arts Academy a hands-on program where students don’t just learn design, they produce real work across graphic design, digital illustration, photography, and video.
This is a studio-style environment focused on projects, portfolios, and real-world application. If you’re a designer who stays current and wants to make an impact, this is your opportunity.
👉 Apply here<https://wsd.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5543062>
#EducationInnovation #CTE #DesignCareers #VisualArtsCareers #FilmCareers #PCBL #WorkBasedLearning #FutureReady #CareerReady
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Hello!
You are invited to join our meeting this afternoon, April 28th at 3:00pm.
Here is the link https://meet.google.com/qar-kapf-mbm<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://meet.google.com/qar-kapf-mbm__;!!P-Vt7t…>
A few things we will be discussing:
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What are you doing to finish out the year? How are you feeling (strong, burned out, combo of both)?
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Are you able to look into the future? What does next year look like?
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Action Items: Include some advice or ask for advice to effectively finish out the school year and prep for next year.
Thanks,
Russ Mayo
Hey, I don't know how many of you have video students that want to produce in a virtual environment, but there are some resources out there for students that have an interest in this. Here is a message from Unreal Engine, Steve Isaacs. Many of you may know Steve and all that he does for Utah!
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Hello! My name is Steve Isaacs and I am the Director of Secondary Education at Epic Games, focusing on supporting secondary educators and students. I wanted to share some resources and opportunities.
Recommended Getting Started Resources
Player to Creator Curriculum Guide: From LEGO Fortnite Odyssey to Unreal Engine<https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/courses/lXx/player-to-creator-…> - The Epic Games Education Team believes that everyone can be a creator. We have created this guide to provide a learning path that includes game based learning across the curriculum as well as content creation with industry standard tools that will expose students to careers in emerging technology.
Hour of Code: Unreal Engine - Build Your First 3D Game:<https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/courses/kna/hour-of-code-unrea…> A series of lesson plans aimed at teaching core coding concepts to students by guiding them through the process of creating their first 3D platform game in Unreal Engine
Build a Virtual Rube Goldberg Machine in Unreal Engine:<https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/courses/KJP/build-a-virtual-ru…> An Unreal Learning Kit that provides educators with everything needed to incorporate Unreal Engine into their curriculum by having students build wild, comically over-complicated virtual contraptions. Check out our Unreal Engine Rube Goldberg Competition<https://www.rubegoldberg.org/rube-goldberg-contests/the-rube-goldberg-unrea…>!
Unreal Futures: Careers in Animation:<https://dev.epicgames.com/community/learning/courses/xRe/unreal-engine-unre…> Go behind the scenes of the animation industry with artists from Disney and Reel FX Animation, and learn how to use Unreal Engine to produce a custom animated scene.
Gameplan: Game Design Fundamentals:<https://gameplan.com/courses/game-design-fundamentals> A comprehensive 3D game development curriculum using Unreal Engine for high school students.
UEFN Creator School:<https://uefn.cleverlike.com/> UEFN combines Unreal Engine's power with Fortnite's publishing reach. The Cleverlike Studios UEFN school will help new creators get started and upskill existing creators to produce amazing content in the new creative economy of Fortnite.
Industry Certification
Gameplan: Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification:<https://gameplan.com/certifications/unreal-engine-3d-fundamentals> Built in partnership with Epic Games, this is the official workforce credential for candidates seeking to demonstrate foundational proficiency in real-time 3D using Unreal Engine.
FREE Professional Development
Epic Educator Accelerator:<https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/educators/accelerator> A professional development summer workshop specifically tailored for secondary school teachers (Grades 6-12) to learn the basics of interactive 3D, confidently navigate Unreal Engine, and help prepare students for the Unreal Engine 3D Fundamentals Certification.
Educator Community
Join our Unreal Educator Discord <https://discord.gg/eXu8t9etfn>
Educator Feedback Survey
Please take a moment to complete our brief survey<https://airtable.com/appoQdRqAEhhlQunv/pagzgfSacJ7CTldEh/form> . Your feedback helps us better track tool adoption and understand how we can better serve the secondary education community.
Please reach out if I can assist. We are here to help!
Best,
Steve
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Please see the email below about UDMAF. It is a great experience for students!
Geoff Warren
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From: Rodger M Brown via CTE_Digital_Media <cte_digital_media(a)lists.uen.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 2, 2026 11:45 AM
Subject: [CTE Digital Media] [UCE] UDMAF April 2nd Update
Hello all,
I hope you are all enjoying your spring break or will enjoy your spring break in the coming days
The Utah Digital Media Arts Festival coming very soon.
Please have your students sign up to join us. They can sign up here<https://forms.gle/ysbiK5jH6auvAZVk8> . To make it easier students can go directly to udmaf.org<http://udmaf.org/> and click on the link towards the top of the page.
A preliminary schedule is forthcoming with several new workshops and speakers.
Let’s really push attendance. We’d like to get 650 people on campus. Have students sign up earlier rather than later.
Cost for attendance is $15 and includes food, t-shirt, and stickers.
Sticker and T-Shirt entries are due on April 14th
Submission link will be available soon. I’m testing a new submission portal but haven’t decided if it’s worth the trouble just yet. Only Teachers should submit work.
A quick note for the festival. We will send more specific details closer to the festival. UVU has enacted a few additional security measures that will affect the event. There will only be one entrance open to the Clarke building and that opening will have metal detectors and security. We will need to be prepared to make sure everyone can get in quickly and safely.
If you have any questions or concerns please let me know and as always please share this info with your peers. Not everyone is on the list serve and I’m always trying to add contacts to my personal lists.
Thanks for everything
Rodger Brown
Hey! This could be a great opportunity to improve your filming and storytelling through film...as a side note, I had June 12-13 penciled in as Audio and Video (respectively or both if you want) Broadcasting summer conference dates. If you opt to do this film one instead, then I MIGHT let you off the hook for not attending my event instead, haha. More details on summer conference to come soon.
Happy St. Patrick's Day! 🍀
Geoff Warren
CTE Education Specialist
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From: Kristina Yamada via CTE_Digital_Media <cte_digital_media(a)lists.uen.org>
Sent: Monday, March 9, 2026 3:18 PM
Subject: [CTE Digital Media] Summer PD Opportunities with Utah Film Center
Here is a great opportunity for you! 😁
Teacher Professional Development <https://utahfilmcenter.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e9a7c0886cbf85f8f0…>
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Summer Sessions
Cohort 1: Thursday, June 11 - Friday, June 12 at Utah Film Center (375 W 400 N, SLC, UT)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm daily.
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Cohort 2: Thursday, July 30 - Friday, July 31 at Utah Film Center (375 W 5400 N, SLC, UT)
8:00 am - 3:00 pm daily.
Utah Film Center's Teacher Professional Development offers immersive, high-quality courses for educators. All training is comprehensive, based on Utah Core Standards, and supports the integration of the filmmaking process into educational settings. Through online modules and instructional materials, educators learn how to teach the creation of documentaries, public service announcements (PSAs), instructional videos, personal narratives, and other short film projects with their students.
Participants can receive 1.0 USBE credit, 15 relicensure points, or credits toward the Media Arts or Ed Tech endorsements. In addition, all graduates get a filmmaking kit and curriculum guide to start making films for their classroom.
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Hello,
Here is the link for the February meeting today. https://meet.google.com/qar-kapf-mbm We will be meeting from 3pm to 4pm today Tuesday February 26th.
Last month we discussed wins and losses so far this year and what we are doing to replicate the wins and pivot after our losses.
A few things we will be discussing today:
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What resources are you using to help in your classroom?
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Action Items: Add information in the google meet chat about resources you use
Thank you,
Russ Mayo
In case you didn't see information about DMAF, here is an email Kristina sent to another listserv. I'll update the newspage with info about it soon too!
Have a great weekend!!
Geoff Warren
CTE Education Specialist
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From: Kristina Yamada via CTE_Digital_Media <cte_digital_media(a)lists.uen.org>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2026 11:34 AM
Subject: [CTE Digital Media] 🎨🎧 Get Ready for DMAF 2026 – Let’s Make Some NOISE! 🔊🔥
Hello AMAZING Digital Media Teachers! 🌟
I am SO excited to see ALL of you at the Utah Digital Media Arts Festival on May 5th, 2026!!! 🎉🎨🎬 This is going to be an unforgettable day celebrating Utah’s most talented student creators—and YOUR students are going to shine! ✨🙌
🗓 When: Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Where: Utah Valley University – Orem (Clarke Building)
This year’s theme is 🎶 “Speak Through Sound!” 🎶 and we have an INCREDIBLE lineup planned—student competitions, workshops, networking, awards, and an inspiring keynote from award‑winning sound designer Michael McDonough 🎧🏆
🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATES 🚨
✅ Rodger will be reaching out soon with details on how to enter student work into the DMAF Competition
✅ He’ll also be sending the registration link very soon 🔗
✅ Start talking with your students NOW and get them excited! 🤩
✅ Reserve your bus ASAP 🚌💨—you won’t want to miss this!
✅ Posters are attached!
This festival is always a highlight of the year, and I can’t WAIT to celebrate creativity, innovation, and student talent with you all! 💥🎬🎨
Let’s make it loud.
Let’s make it creative.
Let’s SPEAK THROUGH SOUND! 🔊🔥
See you at the festival!!! 🎉🙌
Take care!
— Kristina 💜🎶
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Hey all, We have some exciting news for you! The new competency-based endorsements are finally live on our website! I posted an announcement on my newsletter page earlier this week, CTE directors should have received a newsletter announcement from USBE too, and perhaps you stumbled upon it when browsing our webpage in your free time...you know, for fun. (I can't even type that with a straight face!)
Please see the Official Announcement from April Painter below.
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We are excited to announce the release of the new Career and Technical Education (CTE) Competency Endorsements.
In alignment with Utah’s shift toward personalized learning, these endorsements offer a flexible, skills-focused pathway for educators to enhance their professional licenses. These new competency-based endorsements provide the flexibility to demonstrate expertise through a variety of options.
Why This Matters for You:
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Flexibility: Multiple pathways to qualify, including microcredentials, professional exams, industry certifications, and demonstrated portfolios.
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Facilitates Initial Steps: These endorsements provide teachers with an accessible entry point to begin the process of obtaining their professional credentials.
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Workforce Excellence: Ensures our districts are staffed by highly qualified experts who have demonstrated real-world competency.
Summary of New Endorsement Updates
* Updates to Endorsement Names
To ensure consistency across all endorsements, licensing has revised some names. The former "Essentials" endorsements are now categorized as "High School," while the previous "Basics" endorsements have been reclassified as "Middle School."
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Revised Course Authorization Lists
Each new endorsement has an updated list of authorized courses. Teachers and directors should review these closely when choosing an endorsement, as some changes have been made.
* Computer Science Removed from BFM Middle School and BFM High School
Computer science is no longer part of the BFM Middle School and High School endorsements (it IS still within the BFM Comprehensive) and should not be included in future staffing decisions. Those who previously held the BFM Basics will still be able to teach those computer science courses.
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Retiring Endorsements
Several endorsements will be shifted to inactive status in January 2027. Directors should plan ahead for staffing, educator transitions, and any needed pathway updates. Educators currently holding any retiring professional endorsement will remain fully qualified to teach all previously approved courses and do not need to update their endorsements.
* New & Combined Endorsements
Several existing endorsements have been streamlined to reduce overlap and clarify pathways for educators, while new endorsements reflect current industry expectations and emerging content areas. These updates aim to align better with course offerings and support teachers with accurate qualification options. All changes for newly created endorsements take effect on July 1, 2027.
* Transition Period for Associate-Level Endorsements
Educators with an associate-level endorsement will have a one-year transition period before changes take effect. During this time, they can continue following the old endorsement requirements. After the transition year, they will need to meet the updated criteria for the new professional-level endorsement. This ensures statewide consistency, aligns educators with the new competencies, and provides ample time for preparation.
How to Get Started:
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Review the Specifications Documents: Each endorsement includes a "Spec" and an application. The "Spec" serves as a comprehensive guide, detailing the required competencies necessary to complete the endorsement application.
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Choose Your Pathway: For each competency, you have the flexibility to meet the requirement through any of the options.
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Apply via SM Apply: Submit the endorsement application digitally through the USBE Licensing portal<https://usbelicensing.smapply.us/>.
You can find the full list of available CTE endorsements and their corresponding specs documents on the CTE Endorsement website<https://www.schools.utah.gov/cte/educatorendorsements>.
We look forward to seeing how these personalized pathways support your professional growth and the success of our students.
Best,
April Painter
Utah State Board of Education
CTE Endorsement & Financial Literacy Specialist
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Hello all!
I hope your New Year is going well. I will not be around on the 27th, so I’m hoping to catch as many of you as possible this Thursday January 22nd at 3:00pm. We will be talking about the wins from the first semester and talking about what plans we have implemented or plan to install for the rest of the year.
Here is the link to the meeting. Thanks for your understanding.
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