Utah Charter School Conversations

This 5 minute Mentoring Program orientation is a high-level overview of the new mentoring program. Meant as a companion to the mentoring handbook, this summary talks about the three Cs of the mentoring program: connect, coach, and cultivate. The Utah Association of Public Charter Schools is a non-profit organization that promotes excellence in Utah's public charter schools through advocacy, training, and technical support. Our podcast is produced, hosted, and edited by Gina James. Original mu...

Consultation Access Link Line to Utah Psychiatry (CALL-UP) is a free consultation service available to all Utah public schools. The consult service is designed to: Optimize primary care providers’ ability and confidence to diagnose and treat mild to moderate mental health issues;Improve quality of care and health outcomes for patients by affording early interventions;Promote and improve mental health and physical health integration; andEnsure appropriate referrals for individuals with serious...

How do you know if you are ready to apply for the CSP grant? This episode will guide you through identifying the foundational core capabilities that must be in place to be ready to apply. We also cover baseline application elements. We end with a quick discussion of accounting best practices, including time and effort tracking and internal controls that are required in grant reports. Please download the corresponding handout HERE. If you have any questions, visit utahcharters.org/csp-grant. T...

This episode will address how to craft a persuasive project narrative and aligning your budget to your proposal so your organization is grant-ready. Your project narrative isn’t just paperwork. It's your opportunity to show reviewers that your vision is strategic, your goals are measurable, and your plan is realistic. This episode covers key strategies to make your narrative stand out. We also address the budget narrative and making sure your budget includes expenses that are allowable, reaso...

In this episode, you will learn about the Utah Charter Schools Program, CSP, Grant and share the application process, required documents, review criteria, and what it takes to submit a competitive application. We will cover the following: Step 1: Eligibility Verification Step 2: Mandatory Technical Assistance Step 3: Application Submission Step 4: Application Format & Required Components What Happens after you submit? Post-Award: What CSP Expects How do you know if you're ready to apply? ...