The future of virtual environments is evident in many fields but is just emerging in the field of teacher education. In this article, the authors provide a summary of the evolution of simulation in the field of teacher education and three factors that need to be considered as these environments further develop. The authors provide a specific…

These transition guidelines are designed to give Utah school districts direction in planning transition programs for Utah students at risk and/or students with disabilities. The guidelines present best practices in planning to assist these special needs students from school to life in their communities. The five-step process includes planning,…

These guidelines outline certification requirements for public school teachers in Utah and standards for teacher education programs. The Basic Teaching Certificate is distinguished from the Standard Teaching Certificate. Within each type, requirements are explained for early childhood, elementary, secondary, special education, communication…