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Nebo Academy 2026

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Nebo Academy 2026
Nebo Academy 2026
Nebo School District WORKSHOP
Wed, May 27, 2026 — Thu, August 06, 2026
THIS EVENT IS 100% FREE!

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

Class Schedule


STIPENDS: You must work with you principal to confirm if a stipend will be given for the courses you wish to take.

Print out the voucher linked below and get your principal's signature.

VOUCHER With Approval Line

(printable pdf)


CPR: This class is ONLY for Nebo Employees (contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu for questions about CPR)


REGISTRATION FEES: If you are NOT an employee of Nebo School District, the cost for each class is $50.

Contact Lisa Pruitt at 801-354-7423 to register.

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Summary Agenda
CPR
Monday, June 01
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 1
Tuesday, June 02
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 2
Wednesday, June 03
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 3
Thursday, June 04
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 4
Friday, June 05
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 5
Monday, June 08
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 8
Tuesday, June 09
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 9
Wednesday, June 10
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 10
Thursday, June 11
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 11
Friday, June 12
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
CPR - 12
SESSIONS
Wednesday, May 27
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
History in Context: Scaffolded Resources and Primary Sources
Monday, June 01
8:00 AM
Secondary ELA Book Study
Tuesday, June 02
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
You Can Manage Your Class: Strategies for Positive Student Engagement
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Creating & Managing a Learning Environment
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Poverty Simulation
Wednesday, June 03
4:00 PM
See full Agenda
Monday, June 08
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Overview
Wednesday, June 10
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Explicit Instruction Academy
Thursday, June 11
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Effective Classroom Management Using Love and Logic
Friday, June 12
4:00 PM
See full Agenda
Tuesday, June 16
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Literacy in the Content
Thursday, June 18
4:00 PM
See full Agenda
Tuesday, June 23
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Crucial Conversations for Accountability Overview
Monday, June 29
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Teaching American History: American Women Fight for Equality
Tuesday, June 30
8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Teaching American History: Origins of the Cold War
Wednesday, July 01
8:00 AM
Developing Literacy Strategies Through Historical Fiction
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Master Storytelling
Thursday, July 23
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Better Conversations
Wednesday, July 29
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
From Data to Instruction: Supporting Struggling Readers
Friday, July 31
12:00 AM
See full Agenda
12:00 AM
See full Agenda
Tuesday, August 04
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Instructional Design and Assessment
Wednesday, August 05
4:00 PM
See full Agenda
Selection Options
 
CPR- Only for Nebo Employees
CPR - 1
CPR - 1
0/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Monday Jun 01, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu

 
CPR - 2
CPR - 2
0/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 3
CPR - 3
0/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Wednesday Jun 03, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 4
CPR - 4
0/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Thursday Jun 04, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 5
CPR - 5
9/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Friday Jun 05, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 8
CPR - 8
3/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Monday Jun 08, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 9
CPR - 9
26/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Tuesday Jun 09, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 10
CPR - 10
26/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
CPR - 11
CPR - 11
26/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Thursday Jun 11, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT
CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.
 
CPR - 12
CPR - 12
16/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Olympus
Friday Jun 12, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  01:00:PM MDT

CPR Certification: This certification is through the American Heart Association and lasts for two years. This class costs about $80 normally so it is a great opportunity to become certified.

Questions? Contact kelsey.gardner@nebo.edu


 
 
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Better Conversations
Better Conversations
0/30 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 103
Thursday Jul 23, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Kamie Christensen, Kandice Antonino

Credit: 0.5 USBE or 7 hours of Relicensure

Intended Audience: All Teachers K - 12, Coaches, Mentors, Teacher Leaders, Administrators


We improve schools by improving our communication. Have you ever walked away from a collegial/coaching conversation, sensing that it could have been more effective? This course will utilize the book Better Conversations, by Jim Knight, to show participants how to adopt the conversational habits essential to transforming the quality of our dialogues and coaching. Learn how to have more productive conversations that result in better relationships, educator action and transformational growth. Participants are strongly encouraged to purchase the book: Better Conversations, by Jim Knight.

 
Creating & Managing a Learning Environment
Creating & Managing a Learning Environment
0/20 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 102
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026 @  08:30:AM — Wednesday Jun 03, 2026 @  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Trent Mikesell

Intended Audience: All Teachers (5th - 12th)

Credit: 3 USBE

This course helps teachers understand how to create effective learning environments by establishing and implementing routines and procedures with clear, consistent expectations. Teachers will explore ways to implement personalized learning practices that consider the whole child, including function-based thinking, least restrictive behavioral interventions, trauma-informed instructional practices, and restorative instructional practices. Along the way, we’ll focus on practical strategies that help build positive, supportive classrooms where all students can succeed. 

NOTE: To qualify for the full 3 credits, this class includes assignments and an online book study that will continue after the in-person days. 

 
Crucial Conversations for Accountability Overview
Crucial Conversations for Accountability Overview
3/15 LEFT  
Curriculum/Technology Building - Room 202
Tuesday Jun 23, 2026 @  01:00:PM  —  03:00:PM MDT

Instructors: J. Lynn Jones

Intended Audience: All

Credit: None

This will be an overview of the 2-day course designed to address violated expectations, broken commitments and bad behavior.

 
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Overview
Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue Overview
8/15 LEFT  
Curriculum/Technology Building - Room 201
Monday Jun 08, 2026 @  01:00:PM  —  03:00:PM MDT

Instructors: J. Lynn Jones

Intended Audience: All

Credit: None

This will be an overview of the 2-day course known as the global benchmark for conflict resolution.

 
Developing Literacy Strategies Through Historical Fiction
Developing Literacy Strategies Through Historical Fiction
7/30 LEFT  
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026 @  08:00:AM — Friday Jul 31, 2026 @  MDT

Instructors: Trent Mikesell & Bryce Bird

Intended Audience: Secondary Social Studies & ELA Teachers

Credit: 0.5 USBE

In this class, you’ll learn and practice a variety of literacy strategies that can be used with students in the classroom. To support this work, participants will select works of historical fiction to read and report on. The goal is both to build a toolkit of practical strategies and to be exposed to a wide variety of engaging novels. This class is online during the month of July. After you register, you will be contacted by the instructors and given further details. Will be cancelled if fewer than 10 enroll.  

 
Effective Classroom Management Using Love and Logic
Effective Classroom Management Using Love and Logic
14/35 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 103
Thursday Jun 11, 2026 @  08:00:AM — Friday Jun 12, 2026 @  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Kamie Christensen, Rachel Neeley, Kandice Antonino

Credit: 1 USBE or 14 hours of Relicensure

Intended Audience: All Teachers, K - 12


Feeling frazzled? Re-energize in this 2-day immersive course where you'll explore the 9 core principles of the Love and Logic approach. Learn strategies to create a supportive, student-centered classroom that fosters responsibility, self-discipline, empathy, and respect. Through interactive discussions and role-play, gain practical tools to reduce power struggles, boost student engagement, and create a positive, productive environment. Whether you're new to Love and Logic or looking to deepen your skills, you'll walk away with a toolkit to transform your classroom dynamics. (Bring $10 for the Love and Logic Workbook.)

 
Explicit Instruction Academy
Explicit Instruction Academy
13/30 LEFT  
Curriculum/Technology Building - Room 201
Wednesday Jun 10, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Natalie Mecham

Intended Audience: Elementary

Credit: 0.5 USBE

This one-day training introduces the key elements of explicit instruction based on Anita Archer’s Explicit Instruction: Effective and Efficient Teaching. Teachers will explore strategies for clear modeling, active participation, effective feedback, and pacing that support strong student learning. Participants will leave with practical tools to strengthen instruction in the upcoming school year.

 
From Data to Instruction: Supporting Struggling Readers
From Data to Instruction: Supporting Struggling Readers
10/25 LEFT  
Curriculum/Technology Building - Room 201
Wednesday Jul 29, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Natalie Mecham

Intended Audience: Elementary

Credit: 0.5 USBE

How can teachers better support students who struggle with reading? In this one-day training, participants will explore research-based practices that help struggling readers make stronger progress. Teachers will learn the assessment process from "Reading Assessments Done Right" and how to analyze Acadience data to identify student needs and match results to effective instruction. Participants will leave with practical strategies to target instruction and support reading success in their classrooms.

 
History in Context: Scaffolded Resources and Primary Sources
History in Context: Scaffolded Resources and Primary Sources
20/30 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 102
Wednesday May 27, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Retro Report, Trent Mikesell & Bryce Bird

Intended Audience: Secondary ELA & Social Studies Teachers

Credit: 0.5 USBE

In this one-day professional learning session, teachers will explore classroom-ready resources that combine engaging video, primary sources from the Library of Congress, and scaffolded writing supports. Participants will learn strategies for helping students analyze primary and visual sources, strengthen critical thinking, and develop clear historical writing using elements of the Hochman Method. Teachers will also explore a library of ready-to-use lesson plans and materials with supports that benefit all learners, including students with language-based learning differences.

 
Instructional Design and Assessment
Instructional Design and Assessment
15/25 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 103
Tuesday Aug 04, 2026 @  08:00:AM — Wednesday Aug 05, 2026 @  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Kamie Christensen, Rachel Neeley, Kandice Antonino

Credit: 3 UVU

Intended Audience: All Teachers, K - 12, Coaches, Mentors, Teacher Leaders

Registration: You must fill out this google form. (copy and paste this link into your browser) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdC1LxUjLnkn-YpdiFBXMc0P2F0_RCaOUIbxVerHqFwRoxC8Q/viewform?usp=header


?Effective coaching is based on mastery of best practices in instruction and assessment. This course will delve into The Art & Science of Teaching (Marzano) as a foundation and validation of instructional expertise. Participants will also utilize Universal Design for Learning (UDL) as a strategic approach to bolster any/every lesson for greater student access and authentic engagement. Please be advised that in addition to the two days in the summer, there will be an asynchronous online Canvas course component with assignments to be completed flexibly through the school year, in order to earn the 3 credits.


 
Literacy in the Content
Literacy in the Content
6/20 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 102
Tuesday Jun 16, 2026 @  08:30:AM — Thursday Jun 18, 2026 @  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Trent Mikesell

Intended Audience: All Secondary Teachers

Credit: 2 USBE

This course focuses on helping teachers support literacy skills in their specific subject areas, following the Utah Core Standards. You'll learn practical strategies to build students' vocabulary, understanding, and writing so they can better engage with the materials in your class. We’ll explore ways to teach content more clearly and break down complex language to make it easier for students to understand, no matter the subject you teach.

 
Master Storytelling
Master Storytelling
3/30 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 103
Wednesday Jul 01, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  12:00:PM MDT

Instructors: J. Lynn Jones

Credit: 0.5 USBE or 7 hours of Relicensure

Intended Audience: All Teachers K - 12


Your life is full of experiences that can teach principles and inspire your students, but instead of tapping into these experiences you sometimes use facts, numbers and reasoning - numbing your students' minds into a coma. This class is for teachers who want to inject some interest and excitement into their teaching in order to more fully engage your students. Learn how to become a competent storyteller. 

 
Poverty Simulation
Poverty Simulation
63/80 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Timpanogos
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026 @  09:00:AM  —  02:00:PM MDT

Instructor: Jamal Pugmire

Intended Audience: Counselors; School Psych's; Admin; Anyone who is interested

Credit: 0.5 USBE

Understanding the Role Poverity Plays in Education: This learning simulation provides participants with an opportunity to experience some of the complex challenges individuals and families living in poverty may face. Through a structured simulation, participants will explore how limited resources, systemic barriers, and time pressures impact decision-making and daily life. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to support all students, with a specific emphasis in this learning lab on supporting students who may be experiencing poverty or economic hardship.

 
Secondary ELA Book Study
Secondary ELA Book Study
8/30 LEFT  
Monday Jun 01, 2026 @  08:00:AM — Friday Jul 31, 2026 @  MDT

Instructors: Trent Mikesell & Rachel Neeley

Intended Audience: Secondary ELA Teachers

Credit: 0.5 USBE

This is as an asynchronous book study that runs the months of June and July and will be on Canvas. Participants will need to read the books and do some activities on Canvas. After you register, you will be sent instructions on how to enroll in the Canvas course. Book list is TBD. Will be cancelled if fewer than 10 enroll.  

 
Teaching American History: American Women Fight for Equality
Teaching American History: American Women Fight for Equality
25/30 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 102
Monday Jun 29, 2026 @  08:30:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Teaching American History Guest Professor

Intended Audience: Secondary ELA & Social Studies Teachers

Credit: 0.5 USBE

NOTE: Do not register through Nebo Academy. Register here: https://teachingamericanhistory.org/event/ut-american-women-fight-for-equality/?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=397672774&utm_content=397672774&utm_source=hs_email.

There has been a complex and ongoing struggle for women’s equality in the United States. We will explore how women have challenged legal, social, and economic barriers across nearly four centuries, from the constraints of coverture laws in colonial America to more contemporary debates over reproductive rights and workplace equality.

 
Tech a la Carte: Nebo Tech Basics
Tech a la Carte: Nebo Tech Basics
14/40 LEFT  
Summit Center - Mt. Timpanogos
Thursday Aug 06, 2026 @  08:30:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Katie Lasley & Gregg Crockett

Credit: 1 USBE

Intended Audience: All Teachers K - 12


Get prepared for the next school year by learning/reviewing the basics. You choose which tools you want to learn: Clever, Google Classroom, Nearpod, iPads, Macs, Canva, Gmail, Google Drive, Google Forms, Calendar, AI, Chrome Tips & Tricks, and more.

There will be a small follow-up assignment to earn the 1 USBE credit.

 
You Can Manage Your Class: Strategies for Positive Student Engagement
You Can Manage Your Class: Strategies for Positive Student Engagement
2/25 LEFT  
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices - 103
Tuesday Jun 02, 2026 @  08:00:AM  —  04:00:PM MDT

Instructors: Kamie Christensen, Kandice Antonino

Credit: 0.5 USBE or 7 hours of Relicensure

Intended Audience: All Teachers, K - 12


Effective classroom management is key to creating a positive, engaging learning environment where students thrive. In this interactive session, educators will explore a variety of practical, research-backed strategies designed to enhance student engagement across individuals, small groups, and the whole class. Learn how to proactively manage classroom behavior while building a culture of respect and motivation. Participants will walk away with actionable techniques for maintaining focus, increasing participation, and ensuring all students are actively involved in their learning. Whether you're looking for quick strategies to address individual behavior, collaborative approaches for small groups, or whole-class management methods that foster a sense of community, this session will equip you with the tools to successfully manage any classroom situation. Come ready to share your experiences, exchange ideas, and leave with a toolkit that empowers you to manage your class with confidence and positivity!

 
2026 Educator Well-Being Courses 1.0 & 2.0 - Virtual
2026 Educator Well-Being Courses 1.0 & 2.0 - Virtual
 
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices

Instructors: In Focus Education

Intended Audience: All Educators

Credit: USBE

NOTE: Do not register through Nebo Academy. 

Register here:

1.0 & 2.0 Summer Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScjf_mGjswvfmxukonClnSENVZjKqBvvXZHcw5yzE1Vld-jRA/viewform



 
2026 Educator Well-Being Courses 4.0 In-Person
2026 Educator Well-Being Courses 4.0 In-Person
 
Nebo Professional Learning Center/District Offices

Instructors: In Focus Education

Intended Audience: All Educators

Credit: USBE

NOTE: Do not register through Nebo Academy. 

Register here:

4.0 Summer Session

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5N6On2KxzOkYZJes1sOrNXRv6_npVjEc_n8lnWFXNBJdmyQ/viewform




 
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