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Utah Charter School Conversations

Utah Charter School Conversations

Written by: Utah Association of Public Charter Schools
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We do a little training, speak with charter school leaders, and touch on issues that affect Utah charter schools.

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Episodes
  • Free School Mental Health Support for Education: Introduction to Call-Up Program
    Apr 27 2026

    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:

    1. Optimize primary care providers’ ability and confidence to diagnose and treat mild to moderate mental health issues;
    2. Improve quality of care and health outcomes for patients by affording early interventions;
    3. Promote and improve mental health and physical health integration; and
    4. Ensure appropriate referrals for individuals with serious behavioral health concerns.

    Our conversation covers the services available, how to access the Call-up line, and ways to help improve student mental health.

    Visit the Call-Up website: https://healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/programs/call-up

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    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 music was composed by James Valentine.

    Please subscribe to this podcast and visit us on Facebook and Instagram. Find student stories and training videos on our YouTube channel.

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    20 mins
  • Part 1: Grant Readiness: Foundation & Accounting Best Practices
    Dec 19 2025

    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.

    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 music was composed by James Valentine.

    Please subscribe to this podcast and visit us on Facebook and Instagram. Find student stories and training videos on our YouTube channel.

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    7 mins
  • Part 2: Grant Readiness: Writing a Strong Project & Budget Narrative
    Dec 19 2025

    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, reasonable, necessary, and allocable (ARNA).

    Please download the corresponding handout HERE.

    If you have any questions, visit utahcharters.org/csp-grant.


    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 music was composed by James Valentine.

    Please subscribe to this podcast and visit us on Facebook and Instagram. Find student stories and training videos on our YouTube channel.

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    5 mins
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