Educator Quality & Licensing

Utah Teacher Development Continuum

	Recruitment
	Preservice Preparation of New Teachers Praxis Content Testing

INTRODUCTION/BASIC Demonstrates standards of effective teaching at a basic level. Entry Years Enhancement Requirements - 3 Years effective teaching/specialized induction - PRAXIS II - PLT and content test if applicable - Successful Teacher evaluation* - Portfolio Development - Work with a Mentor
PROFESSIONAL License Renewal (5 Year Cycle) Demonstrates standards of effective teaching a proficient level.


*Evaluation Includes evidence of the following: - Participant learning - Student learning outcomes - Organization support and change - Participant application of new knowledge and skills
DISTINGUISHED EDUCATOR License Renewal (7 Year Cycle) Demonstrates standards of effective teaching at distinguished level.