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UAPCS APPEL (Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License) is an approved alternative preparation program that leads to a professional license areas in elementary education, secondary education, career and technical education. The UAPCS APPEL program aims to prepare highly qualified educators to promote excellence in education for Utah's public charter schools.











2025-2026 APPEL Classes

September 13, 2025:
Creating and Managing a Learning Environment
October 11, 2025:
Scope & Sequence, Technology, Assessment, Planning
January 10, 2026:
Strategies for Teaching Diverse Learners
February 21, 2026:
Introduction to Special Education
March 14, 2026:
Literacy in the Content Area
April 18, 2026:
Foundations of Literacy Bootcamp


  • Classes are in-person only, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.                                        
  •  Full-day attendance is required for credit.
  • Credit awarded in MIDAS after homework completion.                          
  •  Cost: $275 (member schools), $300 (non-member schools).
  • Payment required before attendance.


Director of Teacher Licensing: Joylin Lincoln 

APPEL Program Coordinator: April Thompson 

All correspondence: appel@utahcharters.org