Utah Admin. Code R277-303-6 - Superintendent Responsibilities

(1) The Superintendent shall provide support to educator preparation programs and potential licensees to the extent that funding allows by:

(a) maintaining a website to:

(i) facilitate collaboration between educator preparation programs;

(ii) facilitate communication between potential educators and approved programs; and

(iii) provide access to up-to-date research on educator preparation and education practices;

(b) reviewing third-party preparation materials for alignment with the Utah Effective Educator Standards in Rule R277-330;

(c) working with potential licensed educators to help them become licensed educators; and

(d) ensuring that alternative preparation program applicants be grandfathered from new program requirements added after an applicant's acceptance into the program.

(2) The Superintendent shall design and maintain a model educator preparation program that:

(a) meets all requirements of all applicable Board rules;

(b) may be adopted by an LEA or an accredited private school, subject to Section R277-303-5; and

(c) is overseen by staff distinct from the staff responsible for ensuring educator preparation program compliance with all applicable Board rules.

Notes

Utah Admin. Code R277-303-6

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-21, effective 10/11/2023 Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-14, effective 7/9/2024