Utah Admin. Code 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.
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