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The purpose of the Educator Effectiveness Team is to create a system for continuous growth that aligns to the Utah State Board of EducationBoard Strategic Plan. The essential characteristics of this system include accountability, transparency, feedback, and flexibility. We ensure the quality of this system through effective professional learning and personalized support.
Utah State Board of Education Educator Excellence Plan
Teaching and Learning Resources
The Effective Educator Standards are a description of highly effective teaching and leading as adopted by the Utah State Board of Education. The standards provide a resource for educators throughout the state of Utah to analyze and prioritize expectations for high quality instruction.
Utah State Standards for Educational Leadership
Revised and Adopted by Utah State Board of Education on May 3, 2018
These new standards will be fully implemented in the 2019-2020 school year. Until then the previous standards will remain in force. Educator Effectiveness staff will be conducting professional development on the new standards, creating a Model Principal Evaluation System, and adding ancillary documents throughout the 2018-2019 school year.
Utah Effective Teaching Standards (Booklet) | Utah Effective Teaching Standards and Indicators (Chart)
Utah Educational Leadership Standards (Booklet) | Utah Educational Leadership Standards (Chart)
R277-530: Utah Effective Educator Standards
Utah Office of Administrative Rules
Title 53G-11: Employees
Utah State Legislature
Massively Integrated Data Analytics System (MIDAS)
Utah Professional Learning Standards Report July 2015
Utah Professional Learning Standards Report December 2015
Title 53G-11-303: Professional Learning Standards
Utah State Legislature
The Utah Teacher of the Year is part of the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) National Teacher of the Year Program. It began in 1952 and continues as the oldest, most prestigious national honors program that focuses on public attention on excellence in teaching.
Utah State Board of Education 2018 Utah Teacher of the Year
Teaching and Learning
The Teaching Incentive Loan is funded by the Utah State Legislature and is administered by the State Board of Regents. The Utah State Board of Education receives and assesses applications from senior students from any high school in the state of Utah. Recipients are required to pursue an educator preparation program, obtain educator licensing, and then teach in Utah public schools for a period equal to the time they received assistance. The Teaching Incentive Loan consists of a waiver covering up to the cost of tuition and fees at Utah Institutions of Higher Education offering approved teacher preparation programs. The Teaching Incentive Loan is to be used for a period not exceeding 8 semesters.
T.H. Bell Teaching Incentive Loan Program Application 2019-2020 Academic Year
T.H. Bell Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Utah State Board of Education
T.H. Bell Recipient Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Utah State Board of Education
Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE) and T.H. Bell Programs
Utah System of Higher Education
1. American College Test (ACT)/Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) Reports:
The Utah State Board of Education requires the report to be submitted and scores on school transcripts will not be considered as evidence of full report. Color copy of original is acceptable. Not required to be in sealed envelope.
2. High School Transcripts:
Utah Measurement for Educational Leadership Tool
Leadership Tool
Utah Teaching Observation Tool (Version 4.0)
Teaching Tool
Utah Code and Board Rule require Student Growth to be measured with these three components:
For further information on student growth, please contact your district's office.
Utah Code and Board Rule require Stakeholder Input from:
For further information on student growth, please contact your district's office.
Utah Office of Administrative Rules:
Title 53G-11: Employees
Utah State Legislature
The purpose of the program is to increase academic achievement by improving teacher and principal quality. This program is carried out by:
Title IIA Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Preliminary Allotments
Preliminary allotted amounts for Title IIA funds on the local school level.
Improving Teacher Guality State Grants | Improving Teacher Quality State Grants: Non-Regulatory Guidance
United States Department of Education
This program is currently under review by the Utah Board's Licensing Task Force.
Entry Years Enhancement is a structured support program for Level 1 educators as they fulfill the requirements for a Level 2 professional license. It provides level 1 educators with school, district, and state support for a three-year period. All educators are required to participate and all requirements must be completed within the first three years of service.
Utah State Board of Education Educator Licensing
Teaching and Learning
Utah’s Support and Enhancement Program for Level 1 Educators
All information for licensing can be obtained through the link below or please call our Licensing Desk at (801) 538-7740.
Our 2018-2019 scheduled meetings for coordinators are specified below. If you are a Mentor Coordinator, and have not received communications from our team, please contact our department for more information.
If you are interested in any handouts from the meetings below, please contact Lana Kopecky at lana.kopecky@schools.utah.gov.
November 26, 2018
Educator Mentoring Coordinators Meeting
YouTube
February 20, 2019
Statewide Mentor Coordinator Meeting
YouTube
April 29, 2019
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Utah State Board of Education, 250 East 500 South, Salt Lake City, Utah
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) leads the way in making teaching a profession that is dedicated to student learning, while upholding high standards for professional performance. National Board Certification is a demonstration of a candidate's teaching practice as measured against high and rigorous standards.
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards emphasize that accomplished teachers in every field and at every level are aware of what they do and why they are doing it as they teach. These standards represent a consensus among accomplished teachers and educational experts about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. To apply for these credentials, please visit the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards National Board Certification website.
For more information on reimbursements available, visit the Utah State Board of Education Teacher Salary Supplement Program website.
Utah National Board Coalition (NBCT)
David Smith
Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7766 | E-mail
The Utah State Board of Education Effectiveness Team is happy to work with the Utah Teacher Fellows, experienced professionals with 3 to 28 years in classrooms. The fellows will engage their educator peers and submit teacher-led solutions to the Utah State Board of Education to inform policy and practice.
Projects are based on Senate Bill (S.B.) 51: Teacher Leader Role from the 2016 Utah State Legislative Session.
R277-513: Teacher Leader
Utah Office of Administrative Rules
Title 53E-6-902: Teacher Leaders
Utah State Legislature
David Smith
Specialist
Phone: (801) 538-7766 | E-mail