Pub. 14 2024-2025 Issue 2

©2025 Utah Association of Public Charter Schools (UAPCS) | The newsLINK Group LLC. All rights reserved. Charterology is published two times per year by The newsLINK Group LLC for UAPCS and is the official publication for this association. The information contained in this publication is intended to provide general information for review, consideration and education. The contents do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. If you need legal advice or assistance, it is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney as to your circumstances. The statements and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the individual authors and do not necessarily represent the views of UAPCS, its board of directors or the publisher. Likewise, the appearance of advertisements within this publication does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation of any product or service advertised. Charterology is a collective work, and as such, some articles are submitted by authors who are independent of UAPCS. While a first-print policy is encouraged, in cases where this is not possible, every effort has been made to comply with any known reprint guidelines or restrictions. Content may not be reproduced or reprinted without prior written permission. For further information, please contact the publisher at (855) 747-4003. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE 4 25 Years of Greatness By Royce Van Tassell, Executive Director, UAPCS 6 2025 Charter Day on the Hill 8 Back to School: Former Students as Employees 12 Utah Charter School Conference Preview 15 ACES: Aspiring Charter Executive Seminars 16 2025 Legislative Summary 18 Flipped Learning Successes at Utah Connections Academy By Mollie McBroom, Interim Director, Utah Connections Academy 20 Incubator Fellow Program 22 Board Training Evaluating Your Director By Kim Dohrer contents

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