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INFO: Two PL Opportunities -- Applications close Friday!
by Naomi Watkins 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Visual Narratives: Integrating Visual and Graphics Arts Mediums into Your Curriculum is designed for secondary school or LEA teams that include an ELA educator, a visual arts educator, and a school librarian to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and instruction. **Teams should represent more than one content area and need a minimum of two educators. * Two in-person workshops: March 2 & 3, 2026 (Salt Lake City) * Two virtual webinars: February 4 & May 6, 2026 * Optional 1.0 USBE credit * Sub and travel reimbursement available Apply here: https://forms.gle/1vSjb4N8QJvoodKz9 Foundational Literacy Skills for Middle Grades (6-8) is open to, and priority will be given to: * Grades 6-8 educators who teach reading/literacy intervention courses * Grades 6-8 educators who need to earn Utah's Secondary Literacy Interventionist endorsement * Grades 6-8 instructional coaches who support literacy intervention This USBE offering consists of: * A 40-hour asynchronous online course * Eight mandatory two-hour facilitated virtual sessions to support your implementation of research-based recommendations and strategies provided * A physical copy of The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy<https://keystoliteracy.com/product/training-book-the-essentials-of-adolesce…> by Joan Sedita * Literacy Integration Capstone Project * Completion of these components results in fulfilling requirements aligned with USBE's Secondary Literacy Intervention Endorsement and 3 USBE credits Apply here: https://forms.gle/11hHJq877Msc9Zzp7 [cid:image001.png@01DC62BA.281339E0] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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INFO: PL Opportunity for Foundational Literacy in Middle Grades
by Naomi Watkins 17 Nov '25

17 Nov '25

Dear Secondary ELA educators and leaders: We are excited to share a significant professional learning opportunity, the Keys to Adolescent Literacy course, which is being fully sponsored by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) and is available at no cost to eligible participants. This intensive professional learning opportunity is designed to equip middle grades (6-8) educators with the essential tools and research-based strategies needed to enhance literacy instruction across all subject areas with particular focus and emphasis on foundational literacy skills. Who Should Register (Priority Given To) This opportunity is specifically tailored for and gives priority to: * Grades 6-8 educators who teach reading or literacy intervention courses. * Grades 6-8 educators who need to earn Utah's Secondary Literacy Interventionist endorsement. * Grades 6-8 instructional coaches who support literacy intervention. Program Components and Outcomes Completion of this offering fulfills all requirements aligned with the USBE's Secondary Literacy Intervention Endorsement and results in 3 USBE credits. The opportunity consists of: * A 40-hour asynchronous online course. * Eight mandatory two-hour facilitated virtual sessions to support the implementation of strategies. * A physical copy of The Essentials of Adolescent Literacy by Joan Sedita. * A required Literacy Integration Capstone Project. Action Required: Registration Deadline Given this is a fully sponsored offering, interest is expected to be very high. Please note the critical deadline: * Cost: This opportunity is available at no cost to eligible participants. Registration Closes: Friday, December 5. Complete/Submit the application<https://forms.gle/B8mzqNUB8RqGz6So9> [cid:image001.png@01DC5577.3DF7EE40] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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INFO: USBE Visual Narratives Professional Learning (Apply by Dec 5, 2025)
by Naomi Watkins 14 Nov '25

14 Nov '25

Dear Secondary ELA educators and leaders, We are accepting applications for the professional learning workshops: Visual Narratives: Integrating Visual and Graphics Arts Mediums into Your Curriculum. Who Should Apply? These professional learning workshops are specifically designed for secondary school or LEA teams that include: * An ELA educator * A Visual Arts educator * A School Librarian **Teams must represent more than one content area. Participation in the workshops includes: * participant support costs for in-person meetings (sub reimbursement, travel reimbursement if over 50 miles from USBE), * pedagogy texts/texts for students, * professional learning with national experts, and * 1.0 USBE credits (optional) Key Dates: * Two Full-Day In-person Workshop: * Monday, March 2 & Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (Salt Lake City) * Two Virtual 90-Minute Webinars from 4:00 – 5:30pm: * Wednesday, February 4, 2026 * Wednesday, May 6, 2026 Application deadline is December 5th, 2025. APPLICATION FORM<https://forms.gle/1vSjb4N8QJvoodKz9> **Note that applying does not ensure acceptance. You will be notified about your team’s acceptance/nonacceptance. [cid:image001.png@01DC54A2.A213E440] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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Fw: 📣Nominate Books for the 2026-2027 Utah's Battle of the Books: ! 📚
by Naomi Watkins 06 Nov '25

06 Nov '25

FYI: ELA teachers can nominate books, too. 😃 ________________________________ From: Davina Sauthoff via K-12-library-media <library-media(a)lists.uen.org> Sent: Thursday, November 6, 2025 10:36 AM To: library-media(a)lists.uen.org <library-media(a)lists.uen.org> Subject: [Utah K-12 Library Media] 📣Nominate Books for the 2026-2027 Utah's Battle of the Books: ! 📚 Good morning, Friends! We are thrilled to share that the Utah Battle of the Books (UBOB) is moving forward with tremendous momentum! Our new grade-level and Steering Committees are now active, and we are officially kicking off the Nomination Phase for the 2026-2027 competition book lists. Your expertise is crucial to making this inaugural year a success! We invite all educators to recommend high-quality titles that will promote literacy, critical thinking, and a love of reading for our students. How to Nominate a Title We are accepting nominations for the Elementary, Middle, and High School divisions. The deadline for submissions is November 15, 2025. * Nomination Form: Submit your book recommendations here: https://forms.gle/kqU93tJaTVZS9qRp6 Guide Your Recommendations To help ensure the final list is balanced and appropriate for the competition, we are sharing the official Book Selection Rubric adopted by the UBOB committees. We encourage you to review the criteria before submitting your recommendations. * Book Selection Rubric: Review the criteria here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12sTL_4-3Vuy2VJsneN8sH_W3vAwKHZEOoTa… Thank you so much for being a literacy champion in Utah! Your suggestions are important, and we're excited to see what amazing titles you bring to the table. Happy recommending! Sincerely, [cid:bf3e93fa-e3b4-47f2-be2d-6d0f4833834a] Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

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FW: SCRIBLE 101 Training - For Utah educators new to Scrible.
by Naomi Watkins 28 Oct '25

28 Oct '25

USBE and Scrible are excited to offer Scrible training this year! Scrible is a FREE resource for all Utah teachers and students that can help supercharge the research and writing process! Benefits of using Scrible: * Students can... o curate, annotate, cite and write all in one workspace; o annotate and grab citation info of any source with one click; o easily create outlines and auto formatted bibliographies. * Teachers can.. o view robust data dashboards that help track progress from start to finish; o provide personalized feedback on each aspect of the research and writing process; o track time spent on various aspects of the writing process, mitigating the risk of AI plagiarism. Want to know more? Watch our short product explainer video<https://d2rpsn04.na1.hs-sales-engage.com/Ctc/W3+23284/d2rpsn04/Jks2-6qcW69s…> and come to the training! Details below: * What: Scrible 101: A Beginner's Guide * Whether you are brand new to Scrible or a seasoned user, join us to explore how this powerful platform can streamline research, and elevate student writing in your classroom. We will get you set up, walk you through how to annotate articles online and create an assignment. We will also review how you can use Scrible to battle AI plagiarism and scaffold the writing process for students and even introduce you to Rese, your personal AI research assistant!. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to begin using Scrible effectively with your students. * When: Wednesday, November 5th, 4 - 5 pm MT * How: We will meet via zoom. Please register<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8M7YNcBoT-OBHye7RaS61Q#/registrati…> if you plan to attend! Once you register, a calendar invite with the zoom link will automatically be sent to you. [cid:dca8fda4-9fe9-4b92-8a54-be5aee88c986] Join the USBE Library Media list serve<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/listinfo/library-media> LEAs have the duty to select instructional materials that best correlate to the core standards for Utah public schools and graduation requirements. (UCA 53G-4-402(1(a)). Posting of resources by USBE staff curriculum content specialists does not imply the resources have received official endorsement of the State Board. Educators are responsible to ensure use of these materials complies with LEA policies and directives.

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INFO: October 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Naomi Watkins 08 Oct '25

08 Oct '25

Hello Secondary ELA educators and leaders, Please read and share the October 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Q-IB-De4d_ue0yiw7tutsdhxsLpTxuy/view?usp=…>. [cid:image001.png@01DC3871.4E299480] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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INFO: Wasatch Reading Summit
by Naomi Watkins 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

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INFO: Sept 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Naomi Watkins 04 Sep '25

04 Sep '25

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees: Please read and share the September 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/15Q-IB-De4d_ue0yiw7tutsdhxsLpTxuy/view?usp=…>. Thank you! [cid:image001.png@01DC1DAF.AD50ACA0] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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INFO: May/June 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter
by Naomi Watkins 27 May '25

27 May '25

Hello, Secondary ELA Educators, Leaders, and Designees: Please read and share the May/June 2025 Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-hfDAmlRfzoneBG5d2Lz1isFYYUOCgGi/view?usp=…>. Thank you! [cid:image001.png@01DBCF32.215CDCD0] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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Recording of Reflection & Writing Webinar
by Naomi Watkins 07 May '25

07 May '25

Hello everyone, I am excited to share with you the recording and resources from our final Secondary ELA Webinar of the school year on "Reflection and Writing," featuring ELA teachers, Brandon Merrill and Megan McOmber. Please find the recording of the webinar and the resources<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1FlCdUyU1sDtcdhdgCdsH88ekiXL-ulqP?us…> shared during the session. I hope you find these materials helpful as you reflect on this school year and plan for the next. You can also access previous webinars to view: 2023-24<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1KnWonSBxtv9cZ5V-6AzDx0ALeso-hAhe?us…> school year, 2024-25<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13imOG6ThlC7FZ0ttlrxr84gZsM_615lK?us…> school year. Thanks, Naomi [cid:image001.png@01DBBF3B.8F51CCC0] Subscribe to the Secondary ELA Newsletter<https://lists.uen.org/mailman/admin/secondaryela>

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