Elementary Teacher Transition to Teaching
SLCC's Transition to Teaching program supports aspiring educators working toward their Professional Educator License (PEL) through the Alternative Pathway to Professional Educator Licensing (APPEL). Our USBE-approved, evening courses provide a practical path to licensure with a hybrid, live webinar approach that helps you build confidence in your teaching skills from your desk or from home.
This program is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree who have already obtained an Associate Educator License (AEL) and pairs coursework with real-world teaching experience through an APPEL agreement with your employing school or district. This agreement will outline which courses you need to take to be eligible for licensure and is made with your school or district's APPEL director.
Funding opportunities may be available beginning July 1, 2026, and could cover 25%-50% of course costs.
If you have any additional questions, call Emily Huillet at 801-957-5423.
Old APPEL Courses
New APPEL Courses
All New 2025 APPEL Courses are not-for-credit, funding available*, competency-based, MIDAS-tracked)
New Elementary Methods Courses
Includes required brand-new subject-specific methods courses.
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE
We have collected information about state licensure requirements for all 50 states on our SLCC Professional Licensure webpage.
REQUIREMENTS
CASAS Test Required:
Reading: 8.0
Math: 8.00
Need a little help with Reading, Math, or keyboarding? Academic Readiness courses will get you up to speed!
CONTACT
Emily Huillet | ehuillet@slcc.edu | 801-957-5423