Teacher Licensing

Salt Lake Arts Academy follows the guidelines set forth in R277-301.

Salt Lake Arts Academy Teachers hold these types of licenses as of 2026:

Professional Licenses - 93% (25)
Associate Licenses - 7% (2)
Charter Specific Licenses - 7% (2)

Professional Educator License: The standard, full license issued to individuals who have met all Utah State Board of Education (USBE) competencies, preparation programs, and content knowledge requirements. 

Associate Educator License: A temporary, 3-year license issued to individuals who are actively working toward their full professional license while completing a university or alternate educator preparation program.  LEA

Specific Educator License: A temporary license approved directly by a local school's governing board (Local Education Agency) for individuals who meet locally defined competencies to teach.

Teacher Licenses: Cactus Teacher Lookup