Section R277-308-3 - LEA Induction Programs(1) An LEA shall provide an induction program for the LEA's licensed employees if: (a) an educator holds an associate educator license; or(b) an educator holds a professional educator license with less than three years experience.(2) An LEA shall provide an induction program for at least three years for employees with an LEA-specific educator license.(3) An induction program under this rule shall include, at a minimum: (a) a plan for on-going support and development of an educator, which may include reflective goal setting, implementation of action steps, and evaluation of outcomes that lead to refinement in instructional practice;(b) LEA support in meeting the requirements of a professional license for an individual who holds an associate license;(c) mentor observation and feedback for each educator beginning early in the program;(d) principal observation and feedback for each educator as required by Rule R277-533; and(e) assistance in meeting the pedagogical requirements described in Subsection R277-301-5(5).(4) An induction plan under Subsection (1) shall provide a new educator with a trained mentor educator with a professional educator license.(5) A trained mentor educator under Subsection (3) shall assist the educator to meet the Utah Effective Educator Standards established in Rule R277-330.(6) A trained mentor educator may not have responsibility to evaluate a new educator for whom the educator acts as mentor.(7) An LEA and a Utah approved education preparation program may partner in implementing the induction program required by Subsection (1).(8) The Superintendent shall: (a) develop a model induction program, including model competencies for mentors;(b) provide training for mentors based on the competencies developed in accordance with Subsection (8)(a);(c) provide training for principals to oversee and support mentor training; and(d) facilitate the sharing of best practices among LEAs.Utah Admin. Code R277-308-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2019-5, effective 2/7/2019Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-08, effective 4/8/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-08, effective 4/9/2024