R277-301-2. Definitions

  (1) "Accredited school" means a public or private school that:

  (a) meets standards essential for the operation of a quality school program; and

  (b) has received formal approval through a regional accrediting association.

  (2) "Comprehensive Administration of Credentials for Teachers in Utah Schools" or "CACTUS" means the electronic file maintained on all licensed Utah educators including information such as:

  (a) personal directory information;

  (b) educational background;

  (c) endorsements;

  (d) employment history; and

  (e) a record of disciplinary action taken against the educator.

  (3) "Educator preparation program" means the same as that term is defined in R277-303-2.

  (4) "Endorsement" means a designation on a license area of concentration earned through demonstrating required competencies established by the Superintendent that qualifies the individual to:

  (a) provide instruction in a specific content area; or

  (b) apply a specific set of skills in an education setting.

  (5) "LEA" includes, for purposes of this rule, the Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind.

  (6)(a) "License areas of concentration" or "license area" means a designation on a license of the specific educational setting or role for which the individual is qualified, to include the following:

  (i) Early Childhood;

  (ii) Elementary;

  (iv) Secondary;

  (v) Educational Leadership

  (vi) Career and Technical Education or "CTE";

  (vii) School Counselor;

  (viii) School Psychologist;

  (ix) Special Education;

  (x) Preschool Special Education;

  (xi) Deaf Education;

  (xii) Speech-Language Pathologist;

  (xiii) Speech-Language Technician;

  (xiv) School Social Worker; and

  (xv) Communication Disorders.

  (7) "Licensing Jurisdiction" means the designated educator licensing authority in any foreign country or state of the United States of America and the Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA).

  (8) "Renewal" means reissuing or extending the length of a license consistent with R277-500.