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Licensing for Educators in the State of UtahThe Utah teacher licensure process is designed to ensure high quality instruction for K-12 students. Qualified candidates who wish to teach elementary school must have a transcript that documents a broad background of liberal arts content in the areas of language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, physical education, and health. Eligibility requires a minimum of 27 semester hours or 40-quarter hours of applicable credit. Additionally, students need to demonstrate proficiency through testing requirements and have a minimum pass score in mathematics, literacy, and science subsection scores. From 2011 – 2014, students from the University of Utah who took this test had a 72% pass rate for the mathematics subsection.Qualified candidates who wish to teach in an accredited secondary school (Middle School, Junior High School, High School), must meet the content coursework that has been outlined by the specific subject area to demonstrate competency in subject areas aligned with the Utah Core Standards. Additionally, candidates complete testing requirements for the endorsement in their specific subject areas. In secondary mathematics, endorsements are awarded at levels corresponding to the mathematics teachers will teach. A Level II endorsement qualifies a teacher to teach 7th and 8th Grade Mathematics. A Level III endorsement qualifies a teacher to teach all secondary mathematics courses except Pre-calculus, Calculus and Statistics. A Level IV endorsement qualifies a teacher to teach all secondary mathematics courses. There is also a Special Education mathematics endorsement for teachers teaching the secondary core to students with disabilities.In secondary science, endorsements are awarded in the following subject areas: Biological Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry, and Middle Level Science. Needs for Mathematics and Science Educators in our StateMathematicsScienceState Approved Endorsement Plans (SAEP)These are issued to educators who do not meet the full requirements for a subject specific endorsement but are currently teaching a course outside of their licensure while completing outstanding requirements.2181Current ARL educatorsUtah's Alternative Routes to Licensure (ARL) is for individuals who currently hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited university, but who have not completed a teacher preparation program.2021Letters of AuthorizationThese are educators who have been authorized based on local need to teach for the year. They do not have an educator license and/or appropriate endorsements for their teaching assignment.107 180Public Education Job Enhancement Program (PEJEP) EducatorsPEJEP was established to attract, train, and retain teachers in Special Education (PreK-12) and secondary school educators (7-12) in mathematics, physics, chemistry, physical science, information technology, and learning technology.?The funding was utilized by educators for advanced degrees and endorsements.4233Teachers Newly Hired to Teach in 2012-2013228114The Utah Occupational Report projects an annual need in the number of elementary teachers in Utah to be 660 (2.9% growth) and the number of secondary teachers to be 290 (1.8% growth) for the next ten years, with high need in mathematics, chemistry, and physics.Additional programs to meet the mathematics and science needs of Utah K-12 classrooms:Utah Science Technology and Research (USTAR) The goal of the USTAR program is to create USTAR Centers that will enhance the ability of districts and charter schools to attract and retain mathematics and science teachers in grades 7-12 while simultaneously offering more opportunities for students and effectively using the capacity of capital facilities. Funds must be used only to provide contract extensions for mathematics and science teachers. Contract extensions may be used for extended student learning time, additional course offerings, professional development, or other activities that support the establishment of USTAR centers and the improvement of STEM education. During the 2012 – 2013 Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP)The goal of the TSSP is to provide additional salary to teachers in high-need areas of secondary mathematics and science classroom. This program is available only to those who have majors in specific areas of mathematics and science. The additional funds allocated by House Bill 110 in 2011 allowed for educators to apply for an additional $4,100 in salary per annual school year contract through the Utah Department of Human Resource Management (DHRM). The qualifying course assignment for mathematics educators is secondary mathematics. The qualifying course assignments for science are Integrated Science in Grade 7, Integrated Science in Grade 8, Chemistry, and Physics. UEN Online Endorsement CoursesCurrently, the Utah State Office of Education is engaged in a partnership with UEN and Southern Utah University to create and offer online endorsement course opportunities to help educators complete the additional college coursework necessary for additional endorsements. The current course catalog includes 9 courses in science with 119 enrolled students for spring 2014.Utah Mathematics Endorsement ProjectThe Utah Mathematics Endorsement Project (UMEP) delivers strings of Utah State University (USU) mathematics courses specifically designed for Utah teachers to earn Level III and IV endorsements. Educators engage in these courses during times, at places, and under circumstances that are generally compatible with their busy, year-long professional teaching schedules. Utah State Office of Education Support Personnel for K-12 Mathematics and ScienceDiana SuddrethSTEM CoordinatorSecondary Mathematics Specialistdiana.suddreth@schools. David SmithElementary Mathematics Specialistdavid.smith@schools.Sarah YoungK-12 Science Specialistsarah.young@schools.Mitchell JorgensenSTEM Specialistmitchell.jorgersen@schools. Current Projects to Support K-12 Mathematics and Science Education at the University of UtahMath for America (MfA)MfA Utah launched in January 2010 with funding from the National Science Foundation Robert Noyce Teaching Scholarship Program, the Math for America Foundation, and the State of Utah. The primary mission continues to be the creation and support of mathematics teacher leaders within a collaborative community focused on improving the quality of mathematics education in Utah. MfA Utah offers five-year fellowships to candidates with strong mathematics backgrounds. Fellows spend their first year taking courses to meet the requirements for licensure in Utah while also working closely with a master teacher mentor in a student teaching type setting. The “student teaching” component of MfA is different than traditional programs in that fellows spend 12 hours per week in a secondary classroom for the entire year. During this time, they work collaboratively with a master teacher to apply what they have learned in their coursework to the practice of teaching. In the second year of the fellowship, MfA fellows are first year teachers. They continue their relationship with their mentor who will visit them in their classroom on a regular basis.?Additionally, fellows will continue to work on earning a Master’s of Science in Teaching. Throughout the entire five years of the fellowship, MfA Utah provides regular meetings, workshops, and additional professional development opportunities for fellows and mentors. (All cohort meetings and workshops are open to interested parties.) The MfA Utah Fellowship is a partnership with the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Utah public school districts.Masters of Science for Secondary School Teachers (MSSST) Beginning in June 2012, sixteen secondary science teachers began a program to obtain a Master’s degree in Earth Science at the University of Utah. The program addresses the shortage of highly qualified Earth and physical science teachers and the increased rigors of the revised state Earth Science core curriculum. The program is in partnership with the departments of Physics and Geology & Geophysics, the Urban Institute for Teacher Education (College of Education), and several urban school districts (specifically, Salt Lake City, Canyons, and Jordan School Districts). Participating teachers have a B.S. degree and at least three years of experience teaching science. The participants are from urban school districts and will serve as teacher-leaders who are well trained in both content and pedagogy in their respective districts.The program consists of 33 hours of study that includes both science and content-based pedagogy courses, a research experience, a cultural exchange workshop, cohort seminars, and a master’s project. Teachers participate in field studies around the state of Utah to experience how Earth Scientists learn about the world and to develop field trips for their own students. The instructors for the courses were drawn from University of Utah faculty, school district science specialists, and master teachers. Additionally, teachers will participate in a 6-week research experience in a faculty member's lab or a field area this coming summer. The research experience will give teachers practical experience and enabled them to better engage their students in science practice.This program builds upon a prior MSSST cohorts that existed for secondary mathematics (40 graduates) and biology/chemistry (26 graduates).Think Globally, Learn Locally (TGLL)Think Globally, Learn Locally was initially an NSF-funded program at the University of Utah that began in the fall semester of 2009. TGLL is a collaboration involving graduate students and faculty from the Departments of Biology, Geology & Geophysics, and Atmospheric Sciences, joined together with teachers and students from schools in the Salt Lake City School District. Graduate Fellows in the program develop and lead inquiry-based activities for sixth through twelfth grade students. Students learn the science behind global issues, their practical implications, and how individual lifestyle choices scale up to affect the relevant processes on a global scale. TGLL Fellows serve as scientific role models and mentors to young students at a critical stage of their intellectual and emotional development and show them how to become citizen scientists with the outlook and preparation needed to productively engage with complex, emerging environmental issues. ................
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