Overview

The Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL) is an Educator Preparation Program as defined by the Utah State Board of Education Administrative Rules R277-303: Educator Preparation Programs:

• Educator preparation program may include a program developed by or associated with an institution of higher education, individual Local Education Agency (LEA), or the Board.
• Educator preparation program means a comprehensive program administered by an entity that is intended to prepare individuals to meet the requirements for a Utah professional license or license area of concentration.

Note: Applications for APPEL program approval are no longer being accepted for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications for the 2021-2022 school year will be accepted starting May 1, 2021.