In accordance with R277-911-3, 5C, every approved CTE Program must have in place an LEA-approved CTE specific Annual Safety Plan. Annual Safety Plans should include, but are not limited to:
a. Professional Development specific to Safety Protocols and Equipment Maintenance
b. Assess each CTE content area within a 3–5-year period on a rotating schedule and include an annual hazard review of all CTE spaces (shops, classrooms, labs, etc)
c. Provide new hires with safety and equipment maintenance training within the first 30 days of employment
Safety Practices and Procedures pdf
The information contained in this Guide is for general guidance for the provision of safety instruction, practices, and procedures. The application and effectiveness of safety rules, regulations, and laws can vary widely based on specific facts involved. Accordingly, the information in this Guide is provided as a general safety reference. As such, this Guide should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional, legal, or other competent advisers.
Learn more
The General Safety Guide for Career and Technical Education is intended to be a reference for career and technical education (CTE) teachers in the state of Utah. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) CTE department and Utah Safety Committee, led by USBE staff in collaboration with local education agencies (LEAs) and the Risk Management, have carefully considered applicable industry practices in the development of this Guide.
View Guide
Teachers will understand and apply essential safety practices and procedures in the CTE classroom by completing the required Safety Canvas Course, ensuring they meet all safety standards before participating in hands-on activities.
Our first FAFSA Boot Camp session will take place this week and will cover some financial aid basics, as well as account creation on StudentAid.gov. We will record and post the training on our website after the event(s). We strongly encourage you to join USHE for hands-on training sessions designed to help you support students with confidence. We will host additional events through the end of September.
If you're already registered, thank you! We are excited to see you. Feel free to share this information with other colleagues who may be interested in registering/attending the event.
If you have any questions, please contact the USHE FAFSA help team by replying to this email or by phone at (801) 646-4813.
Best,
Region Personnel
All meetings are held in-person at Murray High School’s Spartan Cove, which is next to the Main Office. We begin at 7:30 am and wrap up by 8:30 am.
Each meeting will also have a Zoom Link to participate remotely if needed. Each meeting will be recorded and summarized and minutes will be sent out for followup.
We are grateful to Murray High School and their willingness to host our Board Meetings. Thank you to Chantel and her team for making that a possibility!
Zoom Link: https://slcc-edu.zoom.us/j/
The agenda will go as follows:
1 – Welcome/Introductions
The question this week will be “Mountains or Beach or Desert or Backyard”
2 – Dr. Nate Thomas presentation on Resilience
3 – Review any To-Do Items
Mission
Shared Calendar for Events
Grants from IH?
4 – “Around the Table” sharing responses to the above questions.
5 – Next Meetings scheduled for:
November 20, 2025
January 15, 2026
March 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
And please peruse the list below for any corrections – Thank you!
Brent & Chantel
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Join the Apple team as they unveil the latest updates from Apple for this academic year.
There are numerous technical sessions available for you to join. However, I would like to highlight four sessions that are specifically designed for classroom use.
- Accessibility: August 21 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- AI and Apple Intelligence for the Classroom: September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using iPad in the Classroom: September 18 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using Mac in the Classroom: September 25 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
Register here and select any session you find interesting.
Thanks!
Casey
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
Join Women In Aviation Great Salt Lake Chapter for our annual Girls in Aviation Day event!
Hosted by Delta Air Lines
Girls in Aviation Day aims to spark an interest and encourage female participation in aviation-related careers. This is a free event for girls ages 8-17 to learn about a variety of recreational and professional opportunities in the aviation community.
Located at: Delta Air Lines Hangar -
Girls In Aviation Day is open to the public and welcomes participants of all ages and genders!
The event will include:
We are still finalizing our Exhibitor list, but past Exhibitors include: · Delta Air Lines · SkyWest Airlines US Air Force · U of U AirMed · Aggie Drone Academy · EAA · FAA - Air Traffic Control · US Forest Service · Frontier Airlines · LifeFlight · SLC Airports · SLCC Aviation Maintenance · Sopwith Camel Flying Club · TSA · Utah Army National Guard · Utah 99s · Utah State University · UVU …. And more!
Opportunity drawing items include:
Event Details:
What’s Happening at the STEM Bowl?
Students will compete in three exciting competitions, each offering cash prizes:
STEM Bowl Trivia Tournament
Why Attend?
In addition to the competitions, local vendors, colleges, and STEM companies will host booths offering free swag and sharing information about STEM careers and educational opportunities. The ultimate goal is to inspire students and help them explore the exciting world of STEM. Members of the winning STEM Bowl team will each receive $100 and other prizes will be given out for winners of the other competitions.
We’ve attached two flyers that you can share with your classmates/teachers. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. My email iskason.binford@ucas-edu.net
Thank you for supporting this event and helping us make STEM exciting and accessible for students across Utah County. We hope to see you and your friends there!
Attendees: 7-8th Grade Students
CTE Directors
CTE Specialists
WBL Coordinators
💼 Two Opportunities to Join Us:
📋 What to Expect:
**Group discounts available for 3 or more registrants from the same school***
This comprehensive training is designed for Title VI Coordinators in K-12 and higher education settings who are responsible for ensuring compliance with federal civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
Participants will gain a solid understanding of the legal foundations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, including relevant regulations, policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and key court decisions shaping implementation. The training will explore how Title VI intersects with other federal mandates, such as the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA), and will cover essential responsibilities such as investigating complaints, responding to incidents of discrimination, and developing policies and procedures to prevent and address discriminatory practices.
Attendees will engage in scenario-based learning and receive compliance tools, templates, and resources to support proactive program management. This training equips Title VI Coordinators with the legal insight and practical strategies needed to foster an inclusive, nondiscriminatory educational environment.
Registrants must be present for at least 80% of the duration of the training to receive a certificate of completion.
Opening Session will be held in the Clarke Building 800 W University Pkwy, Orem UT 84058
Breakout session in the McKay Education Building, 800 W University Pkwy, Orem UT 84058
Parking will be in the Clarke Building Parking on the East side - Look for coned off area.
Agenda:
9:30 am - 10:00 am Check in at the Clarke Building in front of the small auditorium CB 511
10:00 am - 10:30 am Opening Session
10:30 am - 11:20 am Breakout session 1
11:20 am - 12:10 pm Breakout session 2
12:10 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch & Collaboration (lunch voucher will be provided for food court)
1:40 pm - 2:30 pm Breakout session 3
2:40 pm - 3:30 pm Breakout session 4
3:40 pm to 4:00 pm Closing Session - all
Student officers will rotate through all breakout sessions.
Teacher Leaders will attend Teacher Leader Training during student breakout sessions.
Each Chapter may only register and bring 5 Officers and 1 Teacher Leader.
Parking will be in the Clarke Building Parking on the East side - Look for coned off area
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
Our first FAFSA Boot Camp session will take place this week and will cover some financial aid basics, as well as account creation on StudentAid.gov. We will record and post the training on our website after the event(s). We strongly encourage you to join USHE for hands-on training sessions designed to help you support students with confidence. We will host additional events through the end of September.
If you're already registered, thank you! We are excited to see you. Feel free to share this information with other colleagues who may be interested in registering/attending the event.
If you have any questions, please contact the USHE FAFSA help team by replying to this email or by phone at (801) 646-4813.
Best,
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
💼 Two Opportunities to Join Us:
📋 What to Expect:
Join the Apple team as they unveil the latest updates from Apple for this academic year.
There are numerous technical sessions available for you to join. However, I would like to highlight four sessions that are specifically designed for classroom use.
- Accessibility: August 21 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- AI and Apple Intelligence for the Classroom: September 11 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using iPad in the Classroom: September 18 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
- Using Mac in the Classroom: September 25 at 2 p.m. Mountain Time
Register here and select any session you find interesting.
Thanks!
Casey
Twice a year, we host a virtual Open House Q&A session where CTE directors can bring their questions, concerns, and feedback directly to our CTSO advisors. If you have anything you'd like to discuss, please plan to join us on September 25th at 2:00 PM. A meeting link will be shared in a future email.
What: AdmitUtah USHE and USBE Information Webinar
Who: School Counselors and CE Advisors
When: September 26, 2025, 11:30 am-12:15 pm
Information: Utah’s new college admissions process for high school seniors is launching soon! Beginning October 1st, students will be able to access the streamlined direct admissions and application process through AdmitUtah.org. This webinar will offer a live training and demonstration of the application system, along with details on how students can be admitted to multiple colleges within minutes using the AdmitUtah platform.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://schools-utah-gov.zoom.us/j/88086006413?pwd=0XlEne1bHkUoW80cBpqEmKzGf1AWvc.1
Meeting ID: 880 8600 6413
Passcode: 52711516
Our first FAFSA Boot Camp session will take place this week and will cover some financial aid basics, as well as account creation on StudentAid.gov. We will record and post the training on our website after the event(s). We strongly encourage you to join USHE for hands-on training sessions designed to help you support students with confidence. We will host additional events through the end of September.
If you're already registered, thank you! We are excited to see you. Feel free to share this information with other colleagues who may be interested in registering/attending the event.
If you have any questions, please contact the USHE FAFSA help team by replying to this email or by phone at (801) 646-4813.
Best,
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
Attached is the Save the Date for this year’s Counselors Conference, which you’re welcome to share with your counselors. I’ve included both a PDF and a PNG version—feel free to use whichever format works best for your distribution.
The first page includes key event details such as the date, time, and location. The second page provides a brief overview of the planned breakout sessions.
If you have any feedback or suggested edits before sharing this with your schools and counselors, please don’t hesitate to send them my way—we’re happy to make updates.
Thank you!
Rachelle Ackley | 385-201-7533
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Monthly Pre-Operational School Training (training provided through a grant from the Utah State Charter School Board)
To equip newly approved charter school boards and directors with essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance and operational readiness. The training aims to provide comprehensive guidance on legal obligations, governance best practices, financial management, and strategic planning, preparing participants to confidently navigate the pre-operational phase and lay a solid foundation for successful school launch and operation.
Fall School Board Training
To equip charter school board members with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for effective governance and leadership in the educational sector. The training aims to empower board members with comprehensive insights into legal responsibilities, financial oversight, strategic planning, and community engagement, enabling them to contribute effectively to the success and sustainability of their charter schools.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 6270 1010
Passcode: 592092
The Utah State Board of Education is excited to announce its Fall 2025 AI Education Summits. This year’s Summits will center on AI and the following school communities:
Meaningful Inclusion of students with disabilities
Multilingual learners
Gifted and talented students
The summits are designed to support conversations around emerging practices with AI in education and supporting these groups with AI. The Summits will include a variety of presentations, keynotes, and exhibitor presentations. These Summits are free and open to an Utah educator, administrator, or community member.
These Summits will take place on/at (more information will be shared ahead of the Summits as to address and schedule):
October 7th in Lehi, Utah at SchoolAI Headquarters
October 8th in Richfield, Utah at Sevier County School District Offices
October 9th in Ogden, Utah at Weber Innovations High School
Registration for the event is free, but limited:
https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y1CDSH68ytyj78
You can learn more about the Summits in the attached flyer. Thanks so much,
Matt
Matthew Winters
USBE AI Specialist
matt.winters@schools.utah.gov
Here are the numbers for We Build Utah:
We Build Utah |
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Canyons School District | 102 |
Granite School District | 179 |
Jordan School District | 177 |
Murray School District | 18 |
Salt Lake School District | 58 |
Tooele School District | 48 |
Charters | 18 |
| 600 |
Hello
Attached you will find the flyer for We Build Utah.
Patti will be creating numbers for each district using her magic formula.
When you have determined how many students your district will be busing there is a registration link that they would like total district numbers. Do not enter each student individually.
I will send that link along when we get the numbers per district figured out.
Thank you
Donna Lloyd
CTE Administrative Assistant
385-646-4026
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
The Utah State Board of Education is excited to announce its Fall 2025 AI Education Summits. This year’s Summits will center on AI and the following school communities:
Meaningful Inclusion of students with disabilities
Multilingual learners
Gifted and talented students
The summits are designed to support conversations around emerging practices with AI in education and supporting these groups with AI. The Summits will include a variety of presentations, keynotes, and exhibitor presentations. These Summits are free and open to an Utah educator, administrator, or community member.
These Summits will take place on/at (more information will be shared ahead of the Summits as to address and schedule):
October 7th in Lehi, Utah at SchoolAI Headquarters
October 8th in Richfield, Utah at Sevier County School District Offices
October 9th in Ogden, Utah at Weber Innovations High School
Registration for the event is free, but limited:
https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y1CDSH68ytyj78
You can learn more about the Summits in the attached flyer. Thanks so much,
Matt
Matthew Winters
USBE AI Specialist
matt.winters@schools.utah.gov
The Utah State Board of Education is excited to announce its Fall 2025 AI Education Summits. This year’s Summits will center on AI and the following school communities:
Meaningful Inclusion of students with disabilities
Multilingual learners
Gifted and talented students
The summits are designed to support conversations around emerging practices with AI in education and supporting these groups with AI. The Summits will include a variety of presentations, keynotes, and exhibitor presentations. These Summits are free and open to an Utah educator, administrator, or community member.
These Summits will take place on/at (more information will be shared ahead of the Summits as to address and schedule):
October 7th in Lehi, Utah at SchoolAI Headquarters
October 8th in Richfield, Utah at Sevier County School District Offices
October 9th in Ogden, Utah at Weber Innovations High School
Registration for the event is free, but limited:
https://usbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9Y1CDSH68ytyj78
You can learn more about the Summits in the attached flyer. Thanks so much,
Matt
Matthew Winters
USBE AI Specialist
matt.winters@schools.utah.gov
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
The Aggie Invitational, hosted by the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business, is an event for Utah DECA and FBLA students to be recognized and rewarded in a broad range of business and career-related areas. Students will have the opportunity to compete in events while also participating in fun activities to get them excited for college. The Aggie Invitational will also help to prepare students for their region and state DECA and FBLA competitions.
Aggie Invite registration will take place in two phases this year.
Phase 1 opens at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, September 22. Once we receive your school’s Phase 1 pre-registration form, you will receive a personalized link to complete Phase 2 within 24 business hours.
Students may only participate in ONE event this year either a DECA or FBLA event.
Team restrictions: DECA team events will have two students per team. FBLA team events can have one to three students per team.
Class Outline | Date |
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Date | ||
Intro and Chapter 1: Setting the Stage: Introducing Issues with Early Screen Usage | September 23 | |
Chapters 2-4: Why We Should Worry About a Decline in Play-Based Childhood | September 30 | |
Chapters 5-6: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Girls | October 7 | |
Chapters 7-8: How Early Screen Usage Affects Children - Boys | October 14 | |
Chapters 9-10: Why We Should Take Collective Action | October 21 | |
Chapters 11-12: What Schools and Parents Can Do | October 28 |
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
September 24: Governance vs. Management: Clarifying the Dynamics Between Charter School Directors and the School Board.
Presenter: DeLaina Tonks
Fall School Board Training
To equip charter school board members with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for effective governance and leadership in the educational sector. The training aims to empower board members with comprehensive insights into legal responsibilities, financial oversight, strategic planning, and community engagement, enabling them to contribute effectively to the success and sustainability of their charter schools.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 6270 1010
Passcode: 592092
Monthly Pre-Operational School Training (training provided through a grant from the Utah State Charter School Board)
To equip newly approved charter school boards and directors with essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance and operational readiness. The training aims to provide comprehensive guidance on legal obligations, governance best practices, financial management, and strategic planning, preparing participants to confidently navigate the pre-operational phase and lay a solid foundation for successful school launch and operation.
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FAQS:
Cost:
USU Bootcamp = FREE for Mountainland Region CTE Teachers who commit to completing the endorsement
Part 107 Test = $175 with the FAA
How far would this get a teacher in the USBE endorsement process?
100% on getting their Part 107 (as long as they take and pass the test)
At least 50% on UAS Flight & Flight Logs (***up to 100%)
At least 50% on Operations, Mission Planning & Deliverables (***up to 100%)
***Those who catch on faster or work at it a bit more could get 100% of the UAS Flight & Flight Logs done, plus the 107, with just this class.
For the independent study, would there be materials provided for teachers to study or a Canvas course, etc?
Canvas, and it will also include export packages for every CE-aligned class they can have, whether they teach CE or not.
Teachers will all get a mini drone, a UAS logbook, and a study guide/textbook.
How many hours would each Saturday “Fly Day” be, and where will they be located?
3ish
Utah County (Nebo and Alpine School District locations)
All meetings are held in-person at Murray High School’s Spartan Cove, which is next to the Main Office. We begin at 7:30 am and wrap up by 8:30 am.
Each meeting will also have a Zoom Link to participate remotely if needed. Each meeting will be recorded and summarized and minutes will be sent out for followup.
We are grateful to Murray High School and their willingness to host our Board Meetings. Thank you to Chantel and her team for making that a possibility!
Zoom Link: https://slcc-edu.zoom.us/j/
The agenda will go as follows:
1 – Welcome/Introductions
The question this week will be “Mountains or Beach or Desert or Backyard”
2 – Dr. Nate Thomas presentation on Resilience
3 – Review any To-Do Items
Mission
Shared Calendar for Events
Grants from IH?
4 – “Around the Table” sharing responses to the above questions.
5 – Next Meetings scheduled for:
November 20, 2025
January 15, 2026
March 19, 2026
May 21, 2026
And please peruse the list below for any corrections – Thank you!
Brent & Chantel
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
FAQS:
Cost:
USU Bootcamp = FREE for Mountainland Region CTE Teachers who commit to completing the endorsement
Part 107 Test = $175 with the FAA
How far would this get a teacher in the USBE endorsement process?
100% on getting their Part 107 (as long as they take and pass the test)
At least 50% on UAS Flight & Flight Logs (***up to 100%)
At least 50% on Operations, Mission Planning & Deliverables (***up to 100%)
***Those who catch on faster or work at it a bit more could get 100% of the UAS Flight & Flight Logs done, plus the 107, with just this class.
For the independent study, would there be materials provided for teachers to study or a Canvas course, etc?
Canvas, and it will also include export packages for every CE-aligned class they can have, whether they teach CE or not.
Teachers will all get a mini drone, a UAS logbook, and a study guide/textbook.
How many hours would each Saturday “Fly Day” be, and where will they be located?
3ish
Utah County (Nebo and Alpine School District locations)
Fall School Board Training
To equip charter school board members with essential knowledge, skills, and strategies necessary for effective governance and leadership in the educational sector. The training aims to empower board members with comprehensive insights into legal responsibilities, financial oversight, strategic planning, and community engagement, enabling them to contribute effectively to the success and sustainability of their charter schools.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
Meeting ID: 874 6270 1010
Passcode: 592092
Monthly Pre-Operational School Training (training provided through a grant from the Utah State Charter School Board)
To equip newly approved charter school boards and directors with essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance and operational readiness. The training aims to provide comprehensive guidance on legal obligations, governance best practices, financial management, and strategic planning, preparing participants to confidently navigate the pre-operational phase and lay a solid foundation for successful school launch and operation.
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Monthly Pre-Operational School Training (training provided through a grant from the Utah State Charter School Board)
To equip newly approved charter school boards and directors with essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance and operational readiness. The training aims to provide comprehensive guidance on legal obligations, governance best practices, financial management, and strategic planning, preparing participants to confidently navigate the pre-operational phase and lay a solid foundation for successful school launch and operation.
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
Monthly Pre-Operational School Training (training provided through a grant from the Utah State Charter School Board)
To equip newly approved charter school boards and directors with essential knowledge and skills necessary for effective governance and operational readiness. The training aims to provide comprehensive guidance on legal obligations, governance best practices, financial management, and strategic planning, preparing participants to confidently navigate the pre-operational phase and lay a solid foundation for successful school launch and operation.
WHO: School administrators, prevention staff, behavior specialists, school counselors, social workers, teachers, school mentors, and staff who work directly with students.
WHEN: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. (MST)
Third Thursday of each month from August 2025 to June 2026.
WHERE: Virtual Zoom Meeting
ACTION: 2025-2026 Prevention and Student Services Webinar Series Zoom Registration Link
INFORMATION: For additional information contact the Prevention Team (prevention@schools.utah.
The prevention specialists at USBE are now working together on all prevention related matters. Please send any prevention related requests to prevention@schools.utah.gov
For all training requests, please use the Student Services Training Request Portal (TRP).
Please save the dates for this year’s WFN Region Meetings. We’ll be meeting on the third Friday of each month from 1:00-2:30 PM at the Davis School District offices in Layton. The address is 2195 University Park Blvd, Layton, UT 84041. The CTE Office is located on the east side of the building in Suite 103.
Below are the scheduled meeting dates.
Upcoming Region Meeting Lunches
Looking forward to another year of collaboration!
-Rachelle Ackley
