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Welcome to URSA 2025 at Park City High School!

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Wednesday, July 9
 

10:30am MDT

Conference Credit
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:30am - 5:00pm MDT
USBE Licensure Points & SUU Credit

This form has been created to earn USBE licensure hours OR SUU college credit for your attendance at the Utah Rural Schools Conference.  Only one type of "credit" may be earned.  In order to earn SUU credit, you must attend the whole conference including one presentation per time slot, and each keynote address.  You must also register with SUU and submit a payment of $23.  Points/Credit will be given for only the completed sections below.
  1. This option requires that you attend the whole conference and participate in all keynotes and presentation sessions while also completing the reflection assignment below.
  2. To register for SUU credit follow the three steps detailed here!  Please note that if you don’t already have an SUU T number, it will take up to 48 hours to complete that step in the registration process.  SUU Policies.
  3. If you run into any issues, please feel free to email [email protected] or call (435) 865-8085. You can also reach out to Joe B. Wright, SEDC's Executive Director, for assistance at [email protected] or (435) 586-2865

Speakers
avatar for Joe B. Wright

Joe B. Wright

Executive Director, SEDC
Joe B. Wright has been the Executive Director of the Southwest Educational Development Center since 2018. Joe B. was born and raised in Kanab, Utah. He is a graduate of Kanab High School, Southern Utah University, Northern Arizona University, and Northcentral University. He holds... Read More →
Wednesday July 9, 2025 10:30am - 5:00pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

11:00am MDT

Conference Wi-Fi Information & Tech Support (RM 145TC)
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
WIFI
  • The SSID is: PCHS-Guest 
  • The Password is: summer2025@PCSD



WIFI
  • The SSID is: PCHS-Guest 
  • The Password is: summer2025@PCSD

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

11:00am MDT

Exhibitors & Partners Hall
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT

Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060

11:00am MDT

Presenter's Lounge & Workspace: RM 136TC, 236TC, 245TC Tech Support in RM 145TC
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
  Presenter's Lounge

11:00am MDT

Conference Registration and Badge Pick-Up
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 11:00am - 4:00pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060
  Registration

12:00pm MDT

Conference Welcome, NUES URSA Award, Friend of Education Award
Wednesday July 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:10pm MDT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 12:00pm - 12:10pm MDT
Eccles Center Theater

12:10pm MDT

Keynote: Honoring the Ask – Respecting What it Takes to Engage in Coaching
Wednesday July 9, 2025 12:10pm - 1:25pm MDT
Speakers
avatar for Katie Dewey Hill

Katie Dewey Hill

Quality Instruction Coordinator, Utah State Board of Education
I'm the Quality Instruction Coordinator at the Utah State Board of Education. I lead the work of instructional coaching throughout the state and support the implementation of Utah's Professional Learning Standards - I believe that professional learning should be something that 'makes... Read More →
Wednesday July 9, 2025 12:10pm - 1:25pm MDT
Eccles Center Theater
  Keynote

1:10pm MDT

Conference Information
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 1:25pm MDT
Wednesday July 9, 2025 1:10pm - 1:25pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

2:30pm MDT

Refreshment Break
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm MDT
Pretzel Connection and Lee's Snack Pack
*The SnackPack fits the dietary requirements for Gluten-free, Kosher, Lactose-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian, and Vegan.
Wednesday July 9, 2025 2:30pm - 2:50pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060
  Break
 
Thursday, July 10
 

8:00am MDT

URSA 2026 Video Presentation
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:00am - 8:07am MDT
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:00am - 8:07am MDT
Eccles Center Theater

8:07am MDT

SESC & SEDC URSA Awards & Keynote Welcome
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:07am - 8:30am MDT
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:07am - 8:30am MDT
Eccles Center Theater

8:30am MDT

Keynote: Better Conversations: Coaching Ourselves and Each Other to Be More Credible, Caring, and Connected
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Our schools are only as good as the conversations that take place in them. This workshop introduces communication beliefs and habits that will help anyone communicate more effectively, both professionally and personally.
  • *Identify and explore personal communication beliefs and habits
  • *Gain new communication habits that will have an immediate, positive impact on your ability to communicate at work and at home
  • *Discover how your communication beliefs transfer into habits that lead to an authentic life
Book gift from URSA: Better Conversations
Speakers
avatar for Jim Knight

Jim Knight

Instructional Coaching Group
Jim Knight is a founding senior partner of the Instructional Coaching Group (ICG) and a research associate at the University of Kansas Center for Research on Learning. He has spent more than two decades studying professional learning, effective teaching, and instructional coachin... Read More →
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
Eccles Center Theater
  Keynote

8:30am MDT

Exhibitors & Partners Hall
Thursday July 10, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT

Thursday July 10, 2025 8:30am - 4:00pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060

10:45am MDT

Networking & Refreshment Break
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:45am - 11:10am MDT
Mixed nuts, cheese, pretzels, cereal snack box
*For those with dietary requirements, we have the Day 1 SnackPack that fits the dietary requirements for Gluten-free, Kosher, Lactose-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian, and Vegan and will be available upon request for all those requiring this accommodation.
Thursday July 10, 2025 10:45am - 11:10am MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060
  Break

12:20pm MDT

Lunch (click to see details)
Thursday July 10, 2025 12:20pm - 1:30pm MDT
Apple Spice Junction sandwiches, wraps, and salads.
Thursday July 10, 2025 12:20pm - 1:30pm MDT
Gym: LUNCH Hall
  Lunch

2:40pm MDT

Refreshment Break
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:40pm - 3:05pm MDT
Suss Mini Cookie 3-pack (Snickerdoodle, Chocolate Chip, Lemon)
*For those with dietary requirements, we have the Day 1 SnackPack that fits the dietary requirements for Gluten-free, Kosher, Lactose-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian, and Vegan and will be available upon request for all those requiring this accommodation.
Thursday July 10, 2025 2:40pm - 3:05pm MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060
  Break

5:30pm MDT

Evening Activities
Thursday July 10, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Ecker Hills Middle School back fields. Food trucks, live music and games! Fun for families and friends - food tickets for conference attendees, games and entertainment for all. Bring your own chairs and/or blankets.

Google Maps link for Ecker Hills Middle School
Thursday July 10, 2025 5:30pm - 8:00pm MDT
Ecker Middle School 2465 Kilby Rd, Park City, UT
  Activities
 
Friday, July 11
 

8:00am MDT

Conference Credit
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm MDT
USBE Licensure Points & SUU Credit

This formhas been created to earn USBE licensure hours OR SUU college credit for your attendance at the Utah Rural Schools Conference.  Only one type of "credit" may be earned.  In order to earn SUU credit, you must attend the whole conference including one presentation per time slot, and each keynote address.  You must also register with SUU and submit a payment of $23.  Points/Credit will be given for only the completed sections below.
  1. This option requires that you attend the whole conference and participate in all keynotes and presentation sessions while also completing the reflection assignment below.
  2. To register for SUU credit follow the three steps detailed here!  Please note that if you don’t already have an SUU T number, it will take up to 48 hours to complete that step in the registration process.  SUU Policies.
  3. If you run into any issues, please feel free to email [email protected] or call (435) 865-8085. You can also reach out to Joe B. Wright, SEDC's Executive Director, for assistance at [email protected] or (435) 586-2865

Speakers
avatar for Joe B. Wright

Joe B. Wright

Executive Director, SEDC
Joe B. Wright has been the Executive Director of the Southwest Educational Development Center since 2018. Joe B. was born and raised in Kanab, Utah. He is a graduate of Kanab High School, Southern Utah University, Northern Arizona University, and Northcentral University. He holds... Read More →
Friday July 11, 2025 8:00am - 1:00pm MDT
PCHS Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Blvd, Park City, UT 84060

8:30am MDT

CUES URSA Awards, Friend of Education Award, and Keynote Welcome
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30am - 8:40am MDT
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30am - 8:40am MDT
Eccles Center Theater

8:30am MDT

Exhibitors & Partners Hall
Friday July 11, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am MDT

Friday July 11, 2025 8:30am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060

8:40am MDT

Keynote: "Strong Instruction, Community, and Relationships"
Friday July 11, 2025 8:40am - 9:40am MDT
Drawing on her experience teaching multilingual students, Sayre explores how project-based learning, culturally responsive curriculum, and public products foster academic growth, civic engagement, and student voice. Student-centered instruction, deep community connections, and powerful relationships transform classrooms into spaces where all learners can thrive. 
Speakers
avatar for Sayre Posey

Sayre Posey

2025 Utah State Teacher of the Year
Friday July 11, 2025 8:40am - 9:40am MDT
Eccles Center Theater
  Keynote

10:45am MDT

Refreshment Break
Friday July 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am MDT
Cheese crackers, Salami, Havarti cheese, Smoked roasted almonds snack box
*For those with dietary requirements, we have the Day 1 SnackPack that fits the dietary requirements for Gluten-free, Kosher, Lactose-free, Nut-free, Vegetarian, and Vegan and will be available upon request for all those requiring this accommodation.
Friday July 11, 2025 10:45am - 11:00am MDT
Exhibitor Hall Park City High School, 1750 Kearns Boulevard, Park City, UT, 84060
  Break
 
Wednesday, July 15
 

12:10pm MDT

Beyond Self Care: Leading Systemic Approach to Well-Being for Educators
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm MDT
TBD

Speakers
Wednesday July 15, 2026 12:10pm - 1:10pm MDT
AU - Auditorium 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
 
Thursday, July 16
 

8:30am MDT

Becoming Better Grownups: Rediscovering What Matters and Remembering to Fly
Thursday July 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
TBD
Speakers
Thursday July 16, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
AU - Auditorium 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
 
Friday, July 17
 

8:30am MDT

Joanna Andres, Utah’s 2025-26 Teacher of the Year
Friday July 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
TBD

Speakers
Friday July 17, 2026 8:30am - 9:30am MDT
AU - Auditorium 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City, UT 84720
 
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