Question 1

How much does the conference cost?

Accepted Answer

Registration is $85.00 for an individual plus a non-refundable Eventbrite registration fee. There are discounts offered for full-time students, breakout session presenters, and groups (see our 6-for-5 promotion, described below).

Question 2

What do I get for my money?

Accepted Answer

A full day of amazing professional development, including fantastic keynote and breakout sessions. You'll also receive a lunch, small treat, UNLIMITED SODA, and a full year of membership in UCTE, including a copy of this year's Utah English Journal full of great teaching ideas and book reviews.

Question 3

How do I register for the conference?

Accepted Answer

By using this page right here! Select the appropriate option and quantity from the list above, then you'll be taken to a new page where you will enter your contact information and make payment for the conference.

Question 4

Which forms of payment do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We accept any major credit or debit card. We process payments using PayPal since that's the easiest (and cheapest) for our organization, but you DO NOT need to have a PayPal account to complete payment.

Question 5

Can I pay with check?

Accepted Answer

To pay with district or school check, on the order screen where you purchase tickets, click the "Show other payment options" link beneath the green "Order Now" button and you'll see a button for offline payments. You can bring your check on the day of the conference or contact the chair for mailing

Question 6

Do I really need a PayPal account to pay?

Accepted Answer

Nope!  We use PayPal to process credit card transactions, but neither you nor your school needs a PayPal account to do this.

Question 7

How do I take advantage of the 6-for-5 promotion?

Accepted Answer

Please gather all the contact information for each of the six teachers wanting to register before completing the process here. Note that when you select the group option discount from the list above, you will select a quantity of 6.

Question 8

Do we all need to be at the same school for the 6-for-5 promotion?

Accepted Answer

Full-time teachers only are eligible for this promotion, and you don't have to all be at the same school or even in the same district.

Question 9

Can I update my registration information?

Accepted Answer

You can edit any registration information by returning to this site and editing the registration you've made.

Question 10

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

Accepted Answer

No, but please have the email copy of your receipt accessible (i.e., on a mobile device) in case there are questions or problems with your registration.

Question 11

What is your refund policy?

Accepted Answer

Up until one week before the conference begins, refunds will be issued in the payment form used to originally pay the registration fee and will be for the cost of registration minus a non-refundable processing fee.  To request a refund, please contact the conference chair at conference@ucte.info.

Question 12

Do you do late refunds?

Accepted Answer

Within a week of the conference date and up to the day before the conference begins, we will refund 50% of the ticket price (minus processing fees). No refunds will be processed on the day of the conference. To request a refund, please contact the conference chair at conference@ucte.info.

Question 13

What if I can't come because I can't get a sub to cover my classes?

Accepted Answer

We understand that substitutes are very difficult to schedule right now, and we know that this may impact your attendance at the UCTE Conference this year. Please note that cancellation due to the substitution shortage falls under the normal cancellation policy (please see above).

Question 14

Do you need any help for the conference?

Accepted Answer

As a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, we rely on members to contribute. We could use help before the conference in planning and organizing the event and can also use lots of help on the day of the conference. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact conference@ucte.info

Question 15

How do I get the agenda?

Accepted Answer

Agendas will be sent closer to the event.  You will also be sent a survey and asked to "lock in" your breakout choices.

Question 16

How do I get to the conference?

Accepted Answer

There is plenty of parking at this venue, but Jordan Commons is very close to public transit. The Sandy Expo Trax Station is within walking distance (one block) of the conference venue, and UTA has a bus line with a stop at 9400S and State Street, on the same block as the conference center.

Question 17

Are meals and snacks included?

Accepted Answer

Lunch and an afternoon snack are included.  There is no breakfast.  You also receive unlimited soda throughout the day

Question 18

What about dietary restrictions?

Accepted Answer

We are able to accommodate for basic dietary restrictions (e.g. glucose, lactose).  We are unable to provide for severe allergies or restrictions.

Question 19

Is there a mother's room available?

Accepted Answer

Yes! There's a room just off of Auditorium 15!

2026 UCTE Conference

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Join us on February 20th for the 2026 annual conference of the Utah Council of Teachers of English.

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