Project-Based Learning (PBL) Professional Development
UTHS offers online professional development courses facilitated by specialists with expertise in blended learning implementation. We support teachers and administrators to explore blended learning models and resources, design and facilitate lessons, and scale blended learning from one classroom to the department, school, or district-wide.
State Reimbursement for Blended Learning Professional Development
To request information to register educators for the online blended learning courses and learn details about the state reimbursement opportunity, please submit a request for information through one of the methods below.
Request PD information via email!
Request Approval for the TEA Reimbursement to Enroll Teachers in BL PD Courses
District or campus leaders who are ready to submit their blended learning plans in order to receive approval for the TEA reimbursement should click the link below. Leaders must receive approval from UTHS/TEA before enrolling teachers in the courses to receive the reimbursement. Communication with a UTHS blended learning specialist is strongly recommended prior to submitting your form and campus/district blended learning plan. UTHS will email the district/campus leader a confirmation of receipt once the online Request for BL PD TEA Reimbursement Form with the BL PD Campus/District Readiness and Implementation Plan are submitted. Reviews may take up to 2 weeks to receive approval.
Submit BL PD TEA Reimbursement Campus/District Plan Request
When you click on the link above to request the TEA reimbursement, you'll also need to upload your Campus/District BL PD Plan. Here's a Campus/District Blended Learning Readiness and Implementation Plan TEMPLATE to use to develop your plan. Please be sure to complete all sections of the planning template.
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Professional Development Online Course Policies
Participants have 60 days to complete each online professional development course. However, campus or district administrators who pay for educators to participate in the UTHS online PD courses may request approval for a shorter or longer access period for course completion at the time of enrollment.
Courses
PBL 001: Intro to Project Based Learning (PBL) Using Blended Learning (6 hrs)
$225
6-Hour GT Eligible
Start with the basics project-based learning (PBL) as an instructional strategy in your K-12 classroom through the incorporation of blended learning. Explore strategies, examples, and resources to develop a PBL lesson plan that utilizes blended learning strategies and tools aligned to your students’ needs and learning objectives. This course is eligible for the TEA reimbursement for approved districts.
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