What is Required?
All Level 1 teachers must complete the following requirements during a three-year period:
- Work with a trained mentor for three years.
- Complete a portfolio review
- Successfully satisfy district/school evaluations for three years in a Utah Public or accredited private school.
- Achieve a score of 160 or higher on the Praxis II – Principles of Learning and Teaching test (#0521, #0522, #0523, or #0524) in their area of educational preparation and assignment.
- Be NCLB highly qualified in at least one license area or endorsement.
Upon the Level 1 teacher's successful completion of EYE requirements, the district will recommend the teacher to the State Board of Education for a Level 2 Utah Professional Educator License.
No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher (NCLB HQT)
NCLB HQT is required for elementary and secondary teachers in the core subject areas of mathematics, science, fine arts, geography, government and civics, economics, and English/language arts (reading and writing). Teachers who meet the requirements of EYE and qualify for a Level 2 License will generally meet the NCLB HQT requirements. For more information, see NCLB Highly Qualified.
Out-of-State Applicants
Educators applying for a Utah Educator License who have a license from another state and fulfill Utah's requirements will be granted an initial Level 1 License. A teacher with a minimum of three years experience, after a year of service in Utah, may be recommended for a Level 2 License by his/her employing district. For complete information on out-of-state licensure, see www.schools.utah.gov/cert/OOS/Oosappl.htm.
