Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC)
The Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission is a committee of nine educators and two community members charged with maintaining and promoting a high standard of professional conduct and ethics among Utah teachers. It is advisory to the Utah State Board of Education in making recommendations regarding educator licensing and disciplinary action for educator misconduct.
UPPAC Resources
Educator Tool
Learn More About How UPPAC Works
An Educator’s Guide to the UPPAC Background Check Process
An Educator’s Guide to the UPPAC Expedited Hearing Process
An Educator’s Guide to the UPPAC Hearing Process
An Educator’s Guide to the UPPAC Reinstatement Hearing Process
Reinstatement Request Form
Request for License Reinstatement
Request for Removal of Reprimand Flag Form
Newsletters
Discipline Matrix - Current as of December 2024 USBE Actions
UPPAC Disciplinary Matrix(Spreadsheet File)
Background Checks
Reporting Educator Misconduct/Arrests
Reporting Forms
Attention Licensed Educators: Reporting Arrests
Reporting Requirements
R277-217: Educator Standards and Local Education Agency (LEA) Reporting
Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules
Ethics Training
Prevention and Correction: Overview
National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
- NASDTEC offers a four hour online course that is pre-approved for current and former educators subject to a Consent to Discipline with requirement for Educator Ethics training.
Administrative Rules
Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Administrative Rules
R277-210: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC), Definitions
R277-212: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) Hearing Procedures and Reports
R277-213: Request for Licensure Reinstatement and Reinstatement Procedures
R277-214: Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC) Criminal Background Review
R277-217: Educator Standards and Local Education Agency (LEA) Reporting
Membership and Meetings
UPPAC is seeking a licensed classroom teacher to serve a three-year term on the commission. Find more information at the following links:
2025 Meeting Schedule
January 16
February 14
March 14
April 11
May 9
June 12
August 1
September 12
October 9
November 14
December 12
Commission Members and Affiliations
Classroom Teachers
April Johnson, Murray School District
Isaac James, Hawthorn Academy
Brianne Moon, Davis School District
Corby Briggs, North Sanpete School District
Keranne Dayberry, Canyons School District
Heidi Wells, Ogden School District
Other Education Assignment
Joe B Wright, Southwest Educational Development Center
Gichin Marsden, Excelsior Academy
Kellie May, Salt Lake School District
Community Members
JoAnn Brown
Terri Francis