R277-522-4. Satisfaction of Entry Years Enhancements

  (1) If a Level 1 teacher fails to complete all enhancements as enumerated in Section R277-522-3, the Level 1 teacher may remain in a provisional employment status until the Level 1 teacher completes the enhancements.

  (a) An LEA or accredited private school may make a written request to the Superintendent for a one year extension of the Level 1 license in order to provide time for the educator to satisfy entry years enhancements.

  (b) A Level 1 teacher may repeat some or all of the entry years enhancements.

  (c) An opportunity to repeat or appeal an incomplete or unsatisfactory entry years enhancements process shall be designed and offered by the employing LEA or accredited private school.

  (2) An LEA or accredited private school shall make an annual recommendation to the Board of teachers approved in its schools to receive a Level 2 license, including documentation demonstrating completion of the enhancements.

  (3) An LEA or accredited private school may also report the names of teachers who did not successfully complete entry years enhancements to the Board.

  (4) The Superintendent shall prepare an annual report tracking the success of retention and the job satisfaction of Utah educators who complete the entry years enhancement program.