| Associate Director of Licensing | Travis Rawlings |
| APPEL Instructor | Ember Storrs |
| APPEL Instructor | Kellie Chamberlain |
| License Support | DeMarie Hoover |
| License Support | Kristen Johnson |
Public Notice – LEA-specific Licenses
Granite School District employs educators holding an LEA-specific license or endorsement as detailed in Utah Administrative Rule R277-301 Educator Licensing.
For more information regarding educator licensing in Utah please visit the the Utah State Board of Education website. In order to view the license of any educator in Utah go to the Utah Educator License Look-up.
License Definitions
The following designations apply to educator licenses, license areas of concentration, and content endorsements. For more information please see Utah Administrative Rule R277-301 Educator Licensing.
Professional License
The license-holder has met all requirements established by the state of Utah to be employed as an educator in the area of licensure.
Associate License
The license-holder has met the minimum requirements established by the state of Utah to be temporarily employed as an educator in the area of licensure for three years. To continue to be employed as an educator beyond three years, the license-holder must meet the requirements for a Professional license
LEA-specific
The license-holder has met the requirements established by the Granite School District Board of Education in board policy VIII.A.33 to be employed as an educator in the area of licensure in Granite School District.
What is the Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL)?
The program provides the experiences, coursework, and support for the educator to earn a professional license in Elementary, Secondary, Special Ed, or CTE areas. Educators teach in the content area while working through the APPEL program.
The associate educator license (AEL) is available for individuals who want to teach in Utah that have not yet completed an approved educator preparation program. An associate license enables individuals who do not currently hold a Utah professional license but would like to teach while working toward a professional educator license. Associate educator licenses are valid for three years.
Visit the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) AEL Application Page for information on how to apply for an associate educator license.
Licensure Options
- Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License (APPEL)
You complete requirements for a professional educator license with the Granite School District APPEL support team. Apply for AEL HERE - Master’s Degree with License
Graduate degree that leads to a professional Utah educator license. Note: Avoid master’s degree programs designed for individuals that already have a license. - Graduate Certificate in Teaching
University post-baccalaureate or post-masters program designed to meet the requirements for a professional teacher license.
University Programs
University Programs
Below are links to some of the University programs available. Some offer graduate programs that lead to a Utah PEL, while others offer programs designed to meet the requirements for a PEL.
Granite School District APPEL Program
Granite School District APPEL Program Steps
- What do you want to Teach?
- You must have a minimum of either a university bachelor’s degree or you must have industry certification in a specific area to be eligible for an Associate Educator (AEL) license.
- Look at Job Postings
- Job Requires an Associate’s License
- Obtain an AEL from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
- Obtain an AEL from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE)
- Go to Step 3
- Job Requires an Associate’s License
- Go to Step 3
- Apply for and get hired within Granite School District into a teaching position for which you qualify.
- Get Hired and Opt in to the APPEL Program
- Successful hires holding a valid AEL will be placed in the Granite School District APPEL program, and you will commit to making annual progress towards licensure.
- Personalized APPEL Meeting
- After a transcript review is conducted, you will have an initial consultation with the licensing director to review all program expectations and licensure requirements unique to your background and the subject you are teaching.
- Complete Requirements within 3 Years
- Granite APPEL instructors will work with you to navigate the coursework and pedagogical performance assessment which must be submitted prior to recommendation for a professional educator license (PEL). Your PEL is renewed every 5 years.
- Be Recommended for a Professional Educator License
- After all requirements have been met, the APPEL director will recommend the APPEL candidate to USBE for a professional educator licensure.
- Recieve your Professional Educator License (PEL) and continue working with Granite School District
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