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Educator Licensing and APPEL

Alpine School District's Alternate Pathway to a Professional Educator License (APPEL)

Information for Associate Educator License (AEL) Candidates

The AEL level is available for anyone who wishes to teach in Utah but has not completed and an educator preparation program (university-based or alternate pathway).  The AEL is valid for three (3) years and is not renewable.  The AEL is intended for:

  • Individuals who would like to teach in Utah schools and will be enrolling in either a university-based educator preparation program or alternative pathway program.
  • Individuals hired to teach in a Utah school who are currently enrolled in an educator preparation program.
  • Individuals who hold a current Utah Professional license and wish to add a new license area.   


To qualify for an AEL license level, the applicant must complete a background check and educator ethics review prior to submitting an online application.  AEL Licenses require the demonstration of minimum competencies in at least one content area.  AEL licenses are granted for 3 years and are non-transferable outside of Utah.  To apply for an AEL through the state, click HERE.

Alpine School District's APPEL Program at a Glance

  1. Obtain an associate educator license (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).
  2. Apply for and get hired in a contracted teaching position in Alpine School District that you are qualified for based on the type of AEL received
  3. Successful hires holding a valid AEL will be placed in the Alpine School District APPEL program.
  4. Collaborate with the district APPEL team to complete all APPEL requirements to be recommended for a professional educator license in the approved time frame.

General Outline and Expectations for Candidates in the APPEL Program

  1. Apply for and be issued an AEL through USBE (USBE AEL Applications)
  2. Apply for a position in Alpine School District you are qualified for based on your AEL (Alpine School District Employment)
  3. Receive a recommendation for hire from a school level  hiring manager and complete the hiring process through the Human Resource Services Department
  4. Once hired, AEL recipients will be placed in the Alpine APPEL program and a member of our APPEL review committee will conduct a review of your transcripts
  5. The APPEL Director will conduct an initial meeting to review program expectations and requirements with the applicant and an administrator to identify any necessary college credits, which may include a variety of pedagogy, learning environments, or literacy coursework; your APPEL team will also determine a plan to provide support on demonstrating specific competencies for a professional educator
  6. A mentor will be assigned by the school administrator
  7. The APPEL Director will check in periodically to check on progress and offer support
  8. After all requirements have been met, the APPEL director will recommend the APPEL candidate for a Utah Educator Licensure.

APPEL Director--Cami Harper ([email protected])

HR Licensing Specialist--Aimee Earl ([email protected])

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