About EYE Requirements
The Entry Years Enhancement (EYE) is a structured support program for Level 1 teachers as they fulfill the requirements for a Level 2 professional license. EYE provides novice teachers with school, district, and state support for a three-year period. All new teachers are required to participate and all requirements must be completed within the first three years of service. The goal of the EYE program is to encourage Level 1 teachers to develop successful teaching skills and strategies as described in the Utah Professional Teacher Standards (UPTS) with assistance from experienced colleagues. Upon successful completion of three years of service and all EYE requirements, the school/district may recommend the new teacher for a Level 2 Utah Professional Educator License. If all EYE requirements have not been met, the school/district may request a one-year extension at their discretion.
What Are the EYE Requirements?
- Work with a trained mentor for three years.
- Complete and professional portfolio.
- Receive two successful professional evaluations per year for three years in a Utah public or accredited private school.
- Achieve a score of 160 or better on the Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching test at the appropriate level of educational preparation and assignment.. (Praxis II 0521, Praxis II 0522, Praxis II 0523, Praxis II 0524)
- Achieve NCLB Highly Qualified status in at least one license area or endorsement.
YEAR 1 |
YEAR 2 |
YEAR 3 |
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Mentor |
Mentor |
Mentor |
2 Evaluations |
2 Evaluations |
2 Evaluations |
Complete Portfolio |
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Pass Praxis II Principle of Learning and Teaching test |
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Achieve Highly Qualified status under NCLB |
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Employer Recommendation |
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Who Must Complete EYE?
All teachers with a Level 1 Utah Educator License and fewer than three years of successful experience as a licensed teacher must complete the EYE requirements.
Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) candidates and teachers completing an internship do not begin three years of service in the EYE program until after they have earned a Level 1 license.
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 three or more years of teaching experience may be recommended for a Level 2 license after a year of service in Utah and the recommendation of the employing charter school or district
