1. (1) Before approval by the Board, a secondary preparation program shall demonstrate that it requires competency in:

   1. (a) all content competencies established by the Superintendent for a professional educator license in at least one endorsement;
   2. (b) all areas outlined in Subsections R277-304-4(4) through (7);
   3. (c) including literacy and quantitative learning objectives in content-specific classes in alignment with the Utah Core Standards; and
   4. (d) planning instruction and assessment in content-specific teams and in cross-curricular teams.

2. (2) For a program candidate accepted after January 1, 2020, a secondary preparation program shall provide multiple opportunities for a program candidate to successfully demonstrate application of knowledge and skills gained through the program in a school-based setting in each of the following:

   1. (a) all requirements outlined in Subsections R277-304-4(4) through (7); and
   2. (b) ensuring student safety and learning in educational labs or shops and extra-curricular settings.

KEY: teacher preparation, programs, educators

Date of Last Change: March 10, 2026

Notice of Continuation: March 15, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-401; 53E-6-201