To upgrade from a Level 1 to a Level 2:
- Hold a Level 1 Utah Educator License and teach for three academic years
- Receive two professional evaluations per year in a Utah LEA with a satisfactory final evaluation
- Work with a trained mentor for three years
- Complete any additional LEA requirements
- Have a clear background/fingerprint check per State Board Rule R277-500
- Receive an LEA approval for upgrade to Level 2
- Complete the Ethics Review within one calendar year of upgrade at https://secure.utah.gov/elr/welcome.html