Micro-credentials
Where do I begin?
Teachers in Juab School District use micro-credentials as a system to support professional learning. Each year, cohorts are formed to support credential earning. Choose a micro-credential that highlights your strengths or challenges you in an area of growth. Visit Digital Promise to learn more.
How do I earn a micro-credential?
Learn about your selected topic at microcredentials.digitalpromise.org; then, submit evidence to show your understanding and application of that concept. Use the rubric to self-assess before submission, and make sure to double check permission on shared Google docs!
What help is available?
Group or individual learning sessions are held to introduce and support aligned micro-credentials.
I earned a micro-credential...Now what?
Use the SHARE option from Digital Promise to email your earned badge to
How does a micro-credential benefit my students?
Micro-credentials are based on research-based best practices. In many cases, your students can learn right along with you! Many micro-credentials submissions require student reflection or student work; they benefit from the learning you do!
How does a micro-credential benefit me?
Each earned micro-credential is valued at .5 district credits. Some credentials are available for university credit. 8 re-licensure points are available for each earned credential, at a maximum of 24 points per year. This helps you maintain your educator license, and helps you move along the salary schedule.
What is a Teacher Leader?
Educators can work with an administrator to design a teacher-leader pathway. This allows educators to become specialists in a Core Four area.
Learn more about our micro-credential work:
Connecting the Dots with Micro-credentials (Virtual Conference)
Moving Toward Mastery: Growing, Developing, and Sustaining Educators for Competency-Based Education
Research and Educator Micro-credentials - Digital Promise
Micro-credentials and Education Policy in the United States
To learn more, contact Krystle Bassett