Education

The Education Commissioner is a strong supporter of public education and works to maintain the integrity of our public education system. The Education Commissioner will also work to support, build, and enrich the educational process at all levels of PTA. 

Sue Carey
Education Commissioner
(801)261-3100
Email Sue
Mission of the Education Commission

The mission of the Education Commission is to:

  • Become knowledgeable about education issues in Utah.
  • Promote the objects of PTA to help children in the home and school.
  • Be a catalyst in strengthening the education of children through parental training.
Education Commission Focus
Absenteeism/Truancy
Assessment/Accountability
Charter Schools
Choice in Education
Class Size
Comprehensive Guidance
Community Councils
Curriculum
Discipline/Citizenship
Educating Exceptional Children
Education Funding
Educational Inclusivity
Educational Equity
English as a Second Language
Library Media Centers
Multi-Disciplinary Learning
Parent Involvement
Public Education
School Fees and Waivers
School-to-Careers
Service Learning
Site-Based Decision Making
Special Education
Student Educattion Occupation Plan (SEP-SEOP)
Students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivitiy Disorder (ADHD)
Teacher Quality and Professional Development
Technology and Career Education
Textbooks
Trust Lands
2010 Legislative Session Information
Utah Class-Size Advisory Committee Information
The objective of the Class-Size Advisory Committee is to encourage policy makers (state and local) to address concerns about large class size and identify strategies to deal with those concerns. Developing a plan to tackle this issue requires your involvement in partnering together to identify and overcome the obstacles. What course of action makes sense for Utah public school children? 

Brochures
The above brochures include both English and Spanish versions.

Curriculum Links
Reading Links

National Reading Foundation
Teachers Top 100 Books
Bilingual Booklist
50 Multicultural Books Every Child Should Read
Governors Commission on Literacy
Reading Rockets
Literacy Activities Book (English)
Literacy Activities Book (Spanish)
Help Your Child Become a Reader
High Frequency Word and Fry Phrase Lists (English)
High Frequency Word and Fry Phrase Lists (Spanish)
Star Reading Tutoring
Early Year Activities
Recommended Reading Lists by Age
Activities and Printable Grades 2-6
 Family Education
Developing Gifts and Talents
Literacy Printable Center
 Reading Tips and Tricks
Activity Card Resources (English and Spanish)
Transitioning to Kindergarten: A Toolkit
Literacy Environment Checklists


Reading Tips
English
Spanish



Reading Bug

Reading Tips

Tools for Student Success




Writing Links
College and Career Planning
  Other Education Links

School Report Cards

Educational Games
Research

Opportunities For Your Local PTAs
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Additional event/program opportunities:
Read Across America-
http://www.seussville.com
http://www.nea.org/readacross/index.html

Ken Garff Road to Success
http://www.kengarffroad.com/

KUED Reading Marathon
http://www.kued.org/?area=outreach&action=readyToLearn

KUED Annual Young Writers and Illustrators Contest- http://www.kued.org/?area=outreach&action=readyToLearn

Dia de los Ninos-Dia de los Libros
http://www.kued.org/?area=outreach&action=readyToLearn

Parental Involvement Literacy Workshops
http://www.kued.org/?area=outreach&action=readyToLearn

National PTA Standards

Family Friendly
School Toolkit

 

 

 

 

 
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