2025 Utah Community Schools Convening

Join us for the 2025 Utah Community Schools Convening! Don’t miss this opportunity to network and learn from experts doing important work for Utah kids. 

Tuesday, March 18 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

Zions Technology Center | 7860 So. Bingham Junction Blvd | Midvale 

*This event is free for all attendees. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. 

The event will feature keynote speaker Dream Gentry, President and CEO of Partners for Rural Impact, as well as a moderated panel discussion with Community Schools experts.  

Panel Moderator:  

Christa Rowland, Western Regional Director of the Institute for Educational Leadership and Coalition for Community Schools 

Featured Panelists: 

Amy Torres, Utah State University Extension 

Cassy Lewis Saxton, Alpine School District 

Arturo Canela, University Neighborhood Partners 

Destiny DeHerrera, Ogden School District 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to attend two breakout sessions. Presentation topics include: 

• Aligning school day and out-of-school time teams 
• Supporting students who have lost a caregiver or sibling 
• Engaging with legislators and Policy and Advocacy 101 
• The power of partnerships for both schools and partners 
• And more