Early Childhood (K-3) License Area of Concentration

In certain circumstances an indiviudal that holds a Utah Educator License with an Elementary (1-8) License Area of Concentration can earn an Early Childhood (K-3) License Area through specific coursework rather than a univeristy program. Please review the application form for more information.

To apply for an Early Childhood (K-3) license area you must already have an Elementary (1-8) license area.

 

Endorsements, Demonstrated Competency, and Lines of Evidence Endorsements

Listed below are the procedures to assist you in obtaining additional subject matter endorsement(s). These procedures require that you contact the State Office Specialist. Please be aware that in order to be eligible to apply for demonstrated competency, you must have taught (under contract) for two years in the subject within the previous five-year period. This experience must have taken place in UTAH. Lines of evidence may include the following:

1. Any college courses in the subject matter area (official or legible copy of transcript).
2. Any Professional Development courses in the subject matter area.
3. Special methods courses.
4. The recommendation of your principals and others, which must be specific to the subject.
5. A passing score from a standardized test in the subject in which endorsement is sought.
6. Student test scores on achievement tests in the subject.

To apply for these endorsements, you must already have a Level 1 or Level 2 License with an Elementary or Secondary Area of Concentration. Endorsements available through this program are:

American Sign Language	Mathematics Enhanced Level 2
Career and Technical Education	Mathematics Level 3
Computer Science	Mathematics Level 4
Dance - Elementary	Mathematics - Elementary
Dance - Secondary	Music - Elementary
Distance Learning	Music - Secondary
Driver Education	Physical Education
Dual Immersion	Reading Level I (Basic)
Educational Technology	Reading Level II (Advanced)
English	Science
ESL	Social Studies
Film - Secondary	Speech
Fine Arts Curriculum - Elementary	Stage Craft Theater
Gifted and Talented	Theatre - Elementary
Health	Theatre - Secondary
Journalism	Visual Arts - Elementary
Library Media	Visual Arts - Secondary
Mathematics Level 2	World Language

Please see individual areas for a checklist of courses. Submit all materials supporting any of the above lines of evidence, including a cover letter identifying the subject area(s) to be evaluated and a processing fee as indicated below:

Endorsement Submitted by Individual: Utah State Office of Education Attn: Janet Strong Teaching and Learning - Licensing 250 East 500 South PO Box 144200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200

State Approved Endorsement Program (SAEP) (Paid by District or Charter School): Utah State Office of Education Attn: Stephanie Ferris Teaching and Learning - Licensing 250 East 500 South PO Box 144200 Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200

If you have questions, direct them to the State Specialist listed on the endorsement application.