R277-315. Educator Professional Learning Procedures and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Credit
R277. Education, Administration.
R277-315. Educator Professional Learning Procedures and Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Credit.
R277-315-1. Authority and Purpose.
(1) This rule is authorized by:
(a) Utah Constitution Article X, Section 3, which vests general control and supervision over public education in the Board;
(b) Subsection 53E-3-501(1)(a), which allows the Board to make rules regarding the qualifications of personnel providing direct student services and the certification of educators; and
(c) Subsection 53E-3-401(4), which allows the Board to make rules to execute the Board's duties and responsibilities under the Utah Constitution and state law.
(2) The purpose of this rule is to establish standards for awarding USBE credit for professional learning.
R277-315-2. Definitions.
"Professional learning" has the same meaning as provided in Subsection 53G-11-303(1).
R277-315-3. Professional Learning Requirements for Course Submission.
(1) The Superintendent shall approve proposals for USBE professional learning.
(2) A professional learning proposal described in Subsection (1) shall include:
(a) a description of how the proposal provides fidelity to the professional learning standards as provided in Section 53G-11-303;
(b) a descriptive outline of the professional learning;
(c) a schedule of meeting dates and times; and
(d) professional qualifications of each instructor.
(3) An LEA or other organization approved by the Superintendent shall request approval for USBE professional learning credit through the online professional learning system connected to the online Board certification system.
(4) An LEA or other organization approved by the Superintendent shall make a request under Subsection (3) at least three weeks prior to the beginning of the scheduled professional learning.
R277-315-4. USBE Professional Learning Credit.
The Superintendent shall award USBE credit upon completion of professional learning as follows:
(1) one-half credit for seven to 13 contact hours plus a two hour assigned learning task or reflection;
(2) one credit for 14 to 20 contact hours plus a four hour assigned learning task or reflection.
KEY: teacher certification, professional competency
Date of Last Change: November 8, 2021
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: Art X Sec 3; 53E-3-501(1)(a); 53E-3-401(4)
Status of Rule
Effective November 8, 2021
Five-year review November 8, 2026
Oversight Framework
Related Utah Law
Public Education Statutes
53E-3-501
Title 53E, Chapter 6, Educator Licensing and Professional Practices Act, specifically 53E-6-201
Other Statutes
None
USBE Administrative Rules
R277-100, Definitions for USBE Rules
Related Federal Law
None
Resources
None
Contact Information
Primary Contact:
Katie Hill
katie.hill@schools.utah.gov
Teaching and Learning, Quality Instruction
Primary Contact:
J.C. Mejia
juancarlos.mejia@schools.utah.gov
Teaching and Learning, MIDAS Education
This page was last updated on May 25, 2024.
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| Categories related to this rule: | This rule requires: | Framework category: | |||
| Adult Education | Committee or council | Exempt from framework | |||
| Charter Schools | Local policy | Category 1 | |||
| College and Career | Notice or website posting | Category 2 | |||
| X | Educators and Employees | Permission or consent | Category 3 | ||
| Federal | Plan | Category 4 | |||
| Funding | Reporting--Local | X | Uncategorized | ||
| X | LEA Operation and Administration | Reporting--USBE | |||
| X | Licensing | X | Training | ||
| Non-academic Student Support | |||||
| Parents | |||||
| Participation in Public Schools | Related funding: | ||||
| School Improvement and Accountability | Minimum School Program--Basic | ||||
| Special Education | MSP--Related to Basic--Formula | ||||
| Student Learning | MSP--Related to Basic--Grant | ||||
| Student Safety, Behavior, and Discipline | Contracted Initiative | ||||
| Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind | Initiative Grant Program | ||||
| Utah State Board of Education | Other Funding |