Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R277. Education, Administration |
R277-716. Alternative Language Services for Utah Students |
R277-716-5. Teacher Qualifications
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(1) A Utah educator who is assigned to provide instruction in a language acquisition instructional program shall comply with state ESL endorsement requirements.
(2) A Utah educator whose primary assignment is to provide English language instruction to a student learning English shall have:
(a) an ESL endorsement, through an approved program based on the TESOL Standards;
(b) an advanced degree or certification in teaching English as a Second Language, including an approved competency program consistent with Board rule; or
(c) a bilingual endorsement consistent with the educator's assignment.