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.