Overview

The APPEL is an Educator Preparation Program as defined by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) Administrative Rules R277-303: Educator Preparation Programs.

APPEL programs are administered by local school districts, charter schools, or the Board, and prepare individuals to meet the requirements for a Utah professional license or license area of concentration. The State of Utah currently has alternative preparation programs that lead to professional license areas in elementary education, secondary education, career and technical education, special education, and preschool special education.

To enroll as a candidate in an APPEL program, an individual needs to be employed in a Utah school district or charter school that has a partnership with an approved APPEL program. Each APPEL program establishes their own criteria for admission and other requirements may apply. Please reach out to the program website or program director for more information.

Elementary, Secondary, or Career and Technical Education (CTE)

The APPEL programs in elementary education, secondary education, and CTE are administered by local school districts, charter schools, or consortiums of districts and charter schools. 

Resources

APPEL Utah State Board of Education Approved Programs
Google Docs

Special Education and Preschool Special Education (SpEd)

The APPEL program in special education and preschool special education is administered by USBE.

Resources

USBE Alternate Path to Professional Educator Licensure - Special Education (USBE APPEL-SpEd)
USBE Canvas

How to Become an Approved APPEL Program

If you represent a Utah school district or charter school and would like to apply to become an approved APPEL program on behalf of your Local Education Agency (LEA), please visit the Program Approval tab for further information.

Resources

APPEL Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Google Docs