APPEL Program

Eligibility for APPEL Program

The Jordan School District APPEL program is currently open exclusively to individuals who hold an awarded Associate Educator License (AEL) with the USBE and are employed in a teaching position within our school district.

For those initiating the AEL process, we recommend considering licensure in the following areas:

• Secondary Math and Science
• Career and Technical Education (CTE)
• Special Education (APPEL program is administered by the USBE not JSD)
  
  

Please note that opportunities in Elementary, Early Childhood, English, and History are highly competitive. Prospective candidates are advised to pursue these areas through a university program to enhance their selection prospects.

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Routes to Licensure

Requirements

University Programs Jordan School District's APPEL program requirements:

Many Utah College/Universities offer programs that lead to a Master's degree with Professional Educator Licensure. Each school has different requirements to enroll and some only offer certain endorsement areas. Below are links to some of the programs available.

University of Utah

https://ecs.utah.edu/programs/ecs-secondary-program.phpOpens in a new window

Utah State University

https://cehs.usu.edu/teal/graduate/grlOpens in a new window

Westminster College

https://westminstercollege.edu/graduate/programs/master-of-education/index.htmlOpens in a new window

Western Governors University

https://www.wgu.edu/online-teaching-degrees/state-licensure.htmlOpens in a new window

• You must have an Associate Educator License awarded by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
• Have been offered and accepted a teaching position with Jordan School District
• Currently not enrolled in a University Program that leads to Utah Educator License
  
  

Step 1: Apply for Associate Educator License with USBE: Click HereOpens in a new window

Step 2: Apply for positions at JSD: Click HereOpens in a new window

Step 3: Be hired by JSD and enroll in APPEL program by attending New Hire Onboarding appointment

Step 4: Complete all USBE Licensing Requirements

Pros/Cons Pros/Cons

Pros

• Receive a Master's Degree with your Professional Educator License
• May be eligible for level increase on salary schedule once Master's Degree is awarded (see DP309 NEG – Salary GuidelinesOpens in a new window)
• Program progress will be recognized and accepted by all Utah school districts.
  
  

Cons

• Initial cost is higher for Master's program
• Acceptance to College/University required
  
  

Pros

• Initial cost is lower due to less credits required for licensure
• May be eligible for level increase on salary schedule for additional credits (average of 20 credits) once License is awarded. (see DP309 NEG – Salary GuidelinesOpens in a new window)
  
  

Cons

• USBE licensure requirements through APPEL may change at any time
• Program progress may not be recognized by another school district or state. This may require educators to re-do requirements in order to earn their Professional License through another LEA's licensure program.
• Does not lead to University degree.
  
  

Download Brochure: Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL)Opens in a new window

SLCC Pedagogy CoursesOpens in a new window

SUU Pedagogy CoursesOpens in a new window

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