Anita Archer just visited Utah, check out her materials and video clips: Click Here!
See the Online home of the Utah Special Educator: EssentialEducator.org
I.M. Focus a great new tool for teacher observation/progress monitoring is now available at: CBMFocus.com
UPDC has added a new tool to the CBM Focus Line: Instructional Mastery Focus
An Educational Specialist position is available at the Utah Personnel Development Center (UPDC). This position involves planning, delivering, and facilitating personnel development activities in the area of math content, math instruction, and other professional development as assigned on a year round basis for all Utah school districts, charter schools, and state-operated programs. The specialist interacts with a wide variety of groups including education professionals, school teams, paraprofessionals, and parents. More info>>
We just posted a new iPad App resource list for Students with disabilities that was created by special education pre-major students at Utah State University. From SPED 5530, Assistive Technology for Exceptional Learners - Instructor: Tami Pyfer, M.Ed. & Teaching Assistant: Heather Weese, M.Ed. find it at: http://www.updc.org/at/
The Utah Personnel Development Center (UPDC) is asking for proposals for the development of education-related apps for iOS use. These apps are intended for use inmeasuring student progress on academic and behavior goals, as well as teacher observations. Full Description (.pdf)
UPDC has added a new tool to the CBM Focus Line up. Instructional Mastery Focus is a data management tool that allows for progress monitoring of critical instructional and classroom management behaviors (the Basic 5) that have an impact on student engagement and learning.

Download it for free and watch video tutorials of how to use it at: cbmfocus.com
Greetings Friends,
UPDC has moved it's offices from Holladay to downtown Salt Lake City. Please excuse our dust during this transition!
Our new location is at:
230 W. 200 S. Suite 1000 (Royal Wood Office Plaza)
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Our New Telephone Number is: (801) 363-0822
Our new Fax line is: (801) 363-0664
PDF Directions to the UPDC: North Lot (Groups 10+) | South Lot | UPDC Floor Map (.pdf)
Driving Directions: Google Map
From the North:
- Take exit 312
- Merge onto US-89
- Turn left onto 200 S.
- Royal Wood Plaza will be on the left
From the South:
- Take exit 306
- Merge onto 600 South
- Turn left onto 300 West
- Turn right onto 200 South
- Royal Wood Plaza will be on the left
Parking & Validation:
Validation will be available upon request. For large group events 10+, attendees will park in the rear lot on 100 S. and enter the building from the rear. If the doors are locked or you come late, please call the UPDC receptionist at 801-363-0822 to come let you in.
UPDC Staff recently met and revised the vision, purpose and core beliefs of the organization.
You can find these values at: http://www.updc.org/vision/
(Click these images to download a poster)
Below is a list of some of the Professional Learning Activities & Resources that our organization provides.