Special Education and Middle School Math Endorsement

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Salt Lake Community College and the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) are partnering to provide math courses required for middle school and special education-licensed teachers seeking a Special Education Mathematics or Middle School Mathematics Endorsement. Participants will be able to finish their endorsement while attending classes specifically designed for middle school/special education teachers.

This 45-hour, 3-credit course is for special education teachers seeking a Secondary Special Education Mathematics Endorsement or the Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License-Special Education (APPEL-SPED). This course provides educators with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to teach mathematics effectively at the secondary level. Emphasizing alignment with grade-level standards, the course systematically designs instruction toward a specific learning goal by integrating cross-disciplinary skills, a variety of instructional strategies, and the application of mathematical concepts in real-world contexts.

HOW TO APPLY

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FUNDING

Step 1: Student Consent for Release of Records
Students must download the Student Consent for Release of Records form, print, physically sign the document, and scan or send a picture of the signed form along with a current (unexpired) official picture ID when submitting this form in person and online. Send documents to pdregistration@slcc.edu.

Step 1: Please go to slcc.edu click on “Apply Now”

Step 2: Complete all the personal, demographic, and residency information.

Step 3: Under ‘Area of Study’ choose “Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education and Human Services".

Step 4: Under ‘Academic Goals’ choose “Taking credit courses to earn a degree or certificate.”

Step 5: Under ‘Program of Study’ choose “Transition to Teaching/ARL (CA).” Continue completing the SLCC application.

Step 6: When you receive your confirmation email with your student number, register for your class here: Register Now

If you have a question about which class to register for call Maria Griffin 801-957-5423 , or Silvia Araoz 801-957-5347 . If you need assistance with the registration process, please call the Continuing Ed Registrar at 801-957-4288.

Elementary teachers in Utah require a Professional Educator License (PEL). Individuals with a bachelor’s degree may be qualified to teach elementary school through an Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL) process. Transition to Teaching offers five pedagogy courses and four methods courses for teachers seeking their elementary PEL.

Obtain an Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
Apply to Salt Lake Community College following these steps
Follow these directions to register for classes on MySLCC or through the College Scheduler

APPEL candidates who are new to SLCC must first apply to the College before registering for a class. Please go to slcc.edu click on “Apply Now” Complete all the personal, demographic, and residency information. Under ‘Area of Study’ choose “Social & Behavioral Sciences, Education and Human Services". Under ‘Academic Goals’ choose “Taking credit courses to earn a degree or certificate.” Under ‘Program of Study’ choose “Transition to Teaching/ARL (CA)” Continue completing the SLCC application.

Registration Portal Link