R277-304-5. Secondary Preparation Programs

  (1) Prior to approval by the Board, a secondary preparation program shall require competency in:

  (a) all content competencies established by the Superintendent for a professional educator license in at least one endorsement;

  (b) all areas outlined in Section R277-304-3;

  (c) including literacy and quantitative learning objectives in content specific classes in alignment with the Utah Core Standards; and

  (d) planning instruction and assessment in content-specific teams and in cross-curricular teams.

  (2) For a program applicant accepted after January 1, 2020, a secondary preparation program shall require multiple opportunities for a program applicant to successfully demonstrate application of knowledge and skills gained through the program in a school-based setting in each of the following:

  (a) all requirements outlined in Subsection R277-304-3(6);

  (b) ensuring student safety and learning in educational labs or shops and extra-curricular settings; and

  (c) collaborating with a school counselor, as necessary, to ensure student progress on the student's four-year plan for college and career readiness as described in Rule R277-462.