The 2015 annual conference of the Utah Council of Teachers of English will feature exciting keynote speakers and inspiring teacher-led breakout sessions. Our keynote speakers this year are nationally recognized literacy specialists Troy Hicks and Kimberly Campbell. Our teacher-led breakout sessions will cover topics ranging from common core implementation to best writing practices to incorporating digital literacies into the classroom. Join us for what promises to be an energizing and inspiring day of profesional development!

For up-to-the-minute information about the conference, keynotes, breakouts, and author appearances, please check our home page.

FAQs

How much does the conference cost?

Registration is $75.00 for an individual. There are discounts offered for full-time students, breakout session presenters, and groups (see our 6-for-5 promtion, described below).

What do I get for my money?

A full day of amazing professional development, including fantastic keynote and breakout sessions. You'll also receive a light breakfast, lunch, 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.

How do I register for the conference?

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.

What forms of payment do you accept?

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. Once you've selected the registration option above and filled out your contact information, you'll be redirected to the PayPal site to complete your registration. You can pay by check on the day of the conference, although we prefer that you only use this option if you are absolutely unable to pay with a credit card.

How do I get to the conference?

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.

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

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. Please gather all the contact information for each of the six teachers wanting to register before completing the process here. If your district or school is paying for the fees for your group, you can select the option to pay offline and bring a district or school check with you to the conference. Note that when you select the group option discount from the list above, you will select a quantity of 6 (the only option available, since you're purchasing six tickets to the conference).

Can I update my registration information?

You can edit any registration information by returning to this site and editing the registration you've made. Or, you may contact our conference chair at conference@ucte.info and we'll take care of you!

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

No, but it will make the process smoother if you have your printed ticket.

Hey, I've got a great idea for a breakout session. How do I get my name on the program?

We'd love to have you share a breakout session at our conference. Proposals for breakout sessions are accepted until September 30. See the UCTE web site for more information and to download a proposal form.

What is your refund policy?

Refunds will be processed up to the day before the conference. Refunds will be issued in the form payment used to originally pay the registration fee and will be for the cost of registration minus a processing fee ($10) for each individual. To request a refund, please contact the conference chair at conference@ucte.info.

Do you need any help for the conference? I'd love to help out!

Yes! As a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, we rely on teachers across the state to contribute their time and energy to UCTE. 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 our chair at conference@ucte.info.