Teacher / Mentor Program
Salt Lake Academy employs individuals holding an LEA-Specific educator license. For an explanation of the types of educator licenses issued by USBE and other helpful links:
- Current Teacher Mentor & LEA-specific License Training Program
- Types of Educator Licenses
- Utah Educator Lookup Tool
Educator Licensing Levels
The following designations or levels apply to educator licenses, license areas (i.e. elementary, secondary, special education) and content endorsements (i.e. mathematics, music, Spanish, social studies):
- Professional
The educator has completed an educator preparation program that includes content and pedagogical knowledge. This program may have been completed at a university or in an alternate pathway that was supported by school districts/charters and the Utah State Board of Education. - Associate
The educator is currently completing an educator preparation program, but has not yet completed all requirements for a Professional Educator License, license area, or endorsement. The educator is enrolled in a university-based or Local Education Agency (LEA)-based program. When the educator completes the program, they will have a professional level. - LEA-Specific
The educator has not completed an educator preparation and is not currently enrolled in one.
