Utah Admin. Code 277-303-3

Current through Bulletin No. 2024-21, November 1, 2024

Section R277-303-3 - Utah Educator Preparation Program Standards

An approved Utah Educator Preparation Program shall meet the following standards:

(1) Program completer competency:

(a) a completer can effectively demonstrate the educator preparation competencies established in Board rule;

(b) a completer has the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to serve students with a variety of educational needs; and

(c) a completer establishes goals for their own professional growth and engages in self-assessment, goal setting, and reflection.

(2) Systems of support for candidate competency:

(a) a program provides high quality learning experiences aligned to Utah competencies and standards while offering multiple opportunities for a candidate to demonstrate that the candidate has the knowledge and skills to serve all students;

(b) a program seeks out and supports high quality clinical experiences for a candidate where the candidate has opportunities to practice and receive feedback on their knowledge and skills;

(c) a program develops and supports high quality mentors who support program candidates in demonstrating competencies in Board rule; and

(d) a program prioritizes capacity to support candidates as reflected in staffing and institutional resources.

(3) Program continuous improvement and impact:

(a) a program engages in thoughtful continuous improvement practices by reviewing program performance data and seeking opportunities for innovations and enhancement; and

(b) a program seeks partnerships with stakeholders to strengthen the Utah education system.

Utah Admin. Code R277-303-3

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-1, effective 12/10/2018

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-15, effective 7/2/2019

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-17, effective 8/12/2020

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-08, effective 4/8/2021

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-08, effective 4/7/2023

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-21, effective 10/11/2023

Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/9/2024