Pub. 13 2023-2024 Issue 2

This course will provide training targeted to individuals interested in becoming charter school administrators. Five classes will be provided in conjunction with the UAPCS Summer Conference, and two classes will be held over Zoom. Those who complete the course will receive: Relicensure points. Scholarship to the 2024 UAPCS Conference. Certificate of Completion. Be included in […]

We’re looking forward to this year’s exciting line-up at the Utah Charter School Conference. We hope you’ll join us June 11-12 at the Davis Conference Center in Layton, Utah. Register today! https://www.utahcharters.org/event/register/uapcs-2024-charter-school-conference What to Expect June 11Welcome session, Breakout sessions, Vendor Hall, Circle of Excellence Awards Dinner June 12Breakout sessions, Keynote Address by Erin Spafford,

Many paraeducators are hired in Utah’s approximately 1,400 schools to assist Utah’s 36,600 teachers in instructing and supporting Utah’s 674,600 students. Though many are hired, too few are trained to effectively engage in the complex work of supporting the academic and social-emotional learning required of all students, including those with disabilities (SWD). School-age students will

Fiscal Wins 5% Increase in the WPU (even in a “socks and underwear” budget year) HB 221 (Rep. Karen Peterson) Provides projected $6,000 stipend for student teachers. Statewide appropriation of $8.4M one time. $192/Student Increase in the LRF HB 105 (Rep. Kera Birkeland) $500 to each PreK-6 teacher for classroom supplies. $250 to each 7-12

Cooper Andrews and Aspen Dail, Gateway Academy Students On the morning of Jan. 23, 2024, Gateway students loaded the St. George Shuttle to go to the State Capitol. They joined other charter schools from around the state to celebrate National School Choice Week. National School Choice Week is a yearly event where, during a week in

Bryan Bowles, Chair, Utah State Charter School Board Lt. Gov. Deirdre Henderson spoke to students after being introduced by Bryan Bowles, chair of the State Charter School Board. Lt. Gov. Henderson addresses hundreds of charter school students. Syracuse Arts Academy student leading the presentation of the flag and pledge of allegiance. Lt. Gov. Henderson and

On behalf of the UAPCS Board of Directors, I want to thank you for your membership, confidence and support of our organization. We appreciate the opportunity to build on recent and positive momentum with our membership, funding opportunities and legislative successes. We appreciate our partnership with the Utah State Charter School Board and its leadership