Connecting charter schools across Utah.
Utah Charter Network improves student achievement and educational quality by serving and advocating for Utah's public charter schools.
Our mission & purpose
The mission of the Utah Charter Network is to improve student achievement and educational quality by serving and advocating for Utah's public charter schools.
The Utah Charter Network is a network of Utah public charter schools created to provide supportive services and advocacy that will assist public charter schools in their efforts to provide educational options, accountability, quality, and innovation in Utah's education system for Utah's children.
UCN is a Utah not-for-profit organization providing services to all of Utah's public charter schools. With over 25 years of institutional knowledge, UCN is a trusted, respected, and influential voice on Utah's Capitol Hill.
Unity
Strength in numbers. UCN brings charter schools together to create legislative consensus and share best practices statewide.
Prosperity
Academic excellence is central to everything we do. UCN supports innovation, teacher opportunity, and expanded choices for students.
Quality
High-quality professional development, board training, and a network of consulting experts keep schools at the highest standard.
Advocacy
Building relationships and access. UCN educates policymakers, advocates for charter funding equity, and represents your school on Capitol Hill.
Leadership & board
UCN's team and board bring decades of experience in Utah charter school policy, administration, and advocacy.
Kim Frank
Kim has represented charter schools on Utah's Capitol Hill for more than 20 years and has served as UCN's Executive Director since May 2011. All four of her children attended Utah public charter schools.
Courtney Dodge
A graduate of Karl G Maeser Preparatory Academy, Courtney came to UCN from IT support at Utah County Academy of Science and Utah Schools for the Deaf & Blind. She is pursuing a teaching degree at UVU.
Julie Adamic
Julie has served as UCN's board president since May 2011 and has directed John Hancock Charter School since 2001. She helped pass Utah's initial charter school law and wrote one of the state's first charters.
Justin Riggs
Justin has directed Reagan Academy since 2016 and served on the 2019–20 Charter School Task Force. He presents nationally on data-driven instruction and school culture.
Craig Frank
Craig served in the Utah State House of Representatives (2003–2010, 2012) on the House Public Education Committee. A co-founder of UAPCS, he is an authority on board governance.
The UCN annual symposium
Professional development for Utah's charter school educators — 7 relicensure points available. UCN covers most costs; attendees pay only $30 for lunch.
Option 1: your school pays
Ask your principal to add your name to the school's list. UCN will bill your school $30 per person. Principals can register and pay for their employees directly.
Option 2: you pay
Purchase an individual ticket for $30. Any Utah educator is welcome to attend and earn relicensure points.
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8 possible re-licensure points · Free re-fueling water bottle · Lunch
2025 annual symposium
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2024 annual symposium
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2023 annual symposium
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Become a vendor
Showcase your products and services to Utah's charter school educators at our annual symposium.
2026 annual symposium
Thanksgiving Point Show Barn · August 3rd, 2026 · 9am – 3:30pm
Interested in becoming a vendor at our next symposium? Select a sponsorship tier below or contact Kim Frank at kimfrank@utahcharternetwork.com
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Advocacy for charter schools
Advocacy is more than lobbying — it's building lasting relationships and ensuring charter schools have a respected voice in Utah's legislative process.
Legislative advocacy
UCN educates policymakers on charter school funding and policy. Without professional advocates, well-intentioned legislators can make decisions with unintended consequences for Utah's students.
Professional development
Annual symposiums, regional training events, and specialty seminars provide thousands of educators with the latest resources in education delivery and development.
Board training
UCN board members provide high-level consulting and governance training to member school boards statewide, ensuring fair and efficient operations.
Resources & expertise
A network of consulting experts in legal, accounting, curriculum, facilities, and healthcare planning keeps your school compliant, informed, and thriving.
Our partner directory
UCN's business partners provide member schools with trusted products and services across education, technology, staffing, and more.
Become a business partner
Join our network and reach Utah's charter school community directly.
Become a symposium vendor
Showcase your products and services at the annual UCN symposium.
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| Amount | $500 | $750 | $1,000 | TBD — contact Kim Frank |
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Contact us
Questions or comments?
Reach out to the Utah Charter Network team using the form. We serve all of Utah's public charter schools and welcome your input.