Elementary Teacher Transition to Teaching
Elementary Teacher Transition to Teaching
Program Overview
SLCC's Transition to Teaching program supports aspiring educators working toward their Professional Educator License (PEL) through the Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). Our USBE-approved, evening courses provide a practical path to licensure with a hybrid, live webinar approach that helps you build confidence in your teaching skills from your desk or from home.
This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree who have already obtained an Associate Educator License (AEL) and pairs coursework with real-world teaching experience through an APPEL agreement with your employing school or district. This agreement will outline which courses you need to take to be eligible for licensure and is made with your school or district's APPEL director.
Funding opportunities may be available beginning July 1, 2026, and could cover 25%-50% of course costs.
If you have any additional questions, call Emily Huillet at 801-957-5423.
Registration for Fall Semester starts on July 15th.
Training Options
Ready to enroll? Click the yellow Register button on the course card.
New APPEL Courses
All New 2025 APPEL Courses are not-for-credit, funding available*, competency-based, Altitude-tracked
USBE has recently changed its educator licensing platform from MIDAS to Altitude. Please see their website for instructions on how to access the site.
WTED 800
Instructional Clarity for Effective Teaching
Credit Hours: 30
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $400
WTED 810
Classroom Climate that Promotes Student Learning
Credit Hours: 30
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $400
WTED 820
Professional Responsibility as an Educator
Credit Hours: 15
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $200
WTED 830
Empowering Learners
Credit Hours: 30
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $400
WTED 840
Instructional Practices that Promote Student Learning
Credit Hours: 30
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $400
New Elementary Methods Courses
Includes required brand-new subject-specific methods courses.
WTET 900
Elementary Methods of Literacy #1
Credit Hours: 30
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $400
WTET 910
Elementary Methods of Literacy #2
Credit Hours: 45
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $600
WTET 920
Elementary Methods of Teaching Mathematics
Credit Hours: 45
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $600
WTET 930
Elementary Methods of Teaching Social Studies
Credit Hours: 45
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $600
WTET 940
Elementary Methods of Teaching Science
Credit Hours: 45
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $600
WTET 950
Elementary Methods of Teaching PE (New)
Credit Hours: 15
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $200
WTET 960
Elementary Methods of Teaching Health (New)
Credit Hours: 15
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $200
WTET 970
Elementary Methods of Teaching Fine Arts
Credit Hours: 15
Term: Classes offered year-round
Price: $200
Fall 2026 Schedule
| Course | Course Title | Course Type | Instructor | Dates | Time / Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WTED 800 | Instructional Clarity for Effective Teaching | Online | Jennifer Covington | 9/08/26 - 10/26/26 | Fully online |
| WTED 810 | Classroom Climate that Promotes Student Learning | *Online + Webinar | Michael Roberts | 9/08/26 - 10/12/26 | 5 PM - 8 PM / Tuesday |
| WTED 820 | Professional Responsibility as an Educator | Online | Sheri Sample | 10/26/26 - 11/29/26 | Fully online |
| WTED 830 | Empowering Learners | *Online + Webinar | Michele Vogeler | 10/27/26 - 11/30/26 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Tuesday |
| WTED 840 | Instructional Practices that Promote Student Learning | *Online + Webinar | Sheri Sample | 10/28/26 - 12/01/26 | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM / Wednesday |
| WTET 900 | Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #1 | *Online + Webinar | Deidrien Booth | 9/15/26 - 10/19/26 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Tuesday |
| WTET 910 | Elementary Methods of Teaching Literacy #2 | *Online + Webinar | Angela James | 10/20/26 - 12/07/26 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Tuesday |
| WTET 920 | Elementary Methods of Teaching Mathematics | *Online + Webinar | Melissa Garber | 9/10/26 - 10/28/26 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Thursday |
| WTET 930 | Elementary Methods of Teaching Social Studies | *Online + Webinar | Dessie Olson | 10/28/26 - 12/15/26 | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM / Wednesday |
*Hybrid: Online + Webinar- Accelerated course. Must be in attendance for each webinar to earn
credit
for
course. Please
call Continuing Ed Registrar at 801-957-5200 if you have questions about
registering.
These classes may qualify for STIT funding (50% discount). Apply here.
IMPORTANT INFO
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
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
We have collected information about state licensure requirements for all 50 states on our SLCC Professional Licensure webpage.