Teacher licensing in Utah ensures your child's teacher is highly qualified to be teaching your child. Utah State Board of Education allows teacher candidates to become licensed via two ways--University-based program, or an Alternate Pathway to Professional Licensure (APPEL). Candidates can also be licensed via a Local-Specific License that is voted on in a open and public meeting and then approved by the Utah State Board of Education. DaVinci Academy recognizes and hires teacher candidates who are licensed through any of the three pathways allowed for teaching at DaVinci Academy. Once a teacher is licensed, they go from Associate License to a Professional License. Below are the percentages of DaVinci Teachers by each type of teaching license. (Updated August 2025)
Professional Licenses--88%
Associate Licenses--6%
LEA-Specific Licenses--6%