Utah Association of Public Charter Schools

Name

Utah Association of Public Charter Schools

Legal name

Utah Association of Public Charter Schools

Website

https://utahcharters.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter School Advocacy and Support Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12/School & District Accreditation Bodies (EDADACAE)

Keywords

• Charter school advocacy
• Teacher licensing programs
• Professional development training
• Legislative advocacy services
• Charter school support

Headquarters

HQ city

Lehi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from charter schools providing access to advocacy, training, resources, and member benefits
2. Annual Conference Revenue: Registration fees for the annual Charter School Conference, including attendee registration, vendor booths, and sponsorships ranging from $500 to $50,000
3. Business Associates Program: Tiered membership program for vendors and service providers: Bronze ($500), Silver ($1,000), Gold ($1,500), Platinum ($3,500) annually, with additional benefits at higher tiers
4. APPEL Teacher Licensing Program: Alternative educator licensing program charging $275 for member schools and $300 for non-member schools per participant

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UAPCS is a non-profit membership association that delivers advocacy, training, and technical support to Utah's public charter schools. It offers an alternative teacher licensing program (APPEL), leadership pipeline programs (Incubator Fellowship, ACES), board and administrator training, an annual conference, a business associates program for vendors, and legislative advocacy at the Utah State Capitol. Members receive access to governance templates, compliance resources, networking events, and policy representation.

Product overview

The Utah Association of Public Charter Schools (UAPCS) is a membership association providing advocacy, training, and technical support for public charter schools throughout Utah. The organization operates as a service-focused entity rather than a traditional technology product company. Its core offerings include professional development programs (APPEL teacher licensing, Incubator Fellow Program, ACES leadership training, Administrative and Board training seminars), advocacy services during legislative sessions, a resource library of templates and policies, networking programs (Business Associates Program, Job Postings Board), and community events (annual Charter School Conference, Charter Day on the Hill). The organization also produces content through podcasts (Charter School Conversations, Charter Compass) and video series (Find Your Place). These services work together to support the approximately 40+ charter schools across Utah in governance, compliance, operations, and educational excellence.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• APPEL: Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License - an approved alternative preparation program that leads to a professional license in elementary education, secondary education, and career and technical education.
• Incubator Fellow Program

Products and services

• APPEL (Alternate Pathway to Professional Educator License) An approved alternative preparation program that leads to a professional license in elementary education, secondary education, and career and technical education for educators in Utah's public charter schools. Priced at $275 per participant for member schools and $300 for non-member schools.
• Incubator Fellow Program A leadership development program designed to cultivate and support the next generation of charter school leaders in Utah through hands-on experience, mentorship, and quarterly rotations at different site schools.
• Business Associates Program A tiered membership program connecting vendors and service providers with Utah's charter school community through directory listings, event access, and marketing benefits at four levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum).
• Resource Library A comprehensive collection of templates, policies, training materials, and forms for charter schools covering governance, finance, special education, human resources, and legal compliance topics.
• Training Programs Comprehensive professional development including ACES leadership program, Administrative Winter Conference, Administrative Lunch Seminars, Board Training Series, and mentorship opportunities for charter school administrators and board members.
• Legislative Advocacy Services Advocacy support including tracking proposed legislation, providing weekly updates, contacting legislators, and representing charter schools during Utah legislative sessions.
• Annual Charter School Conference An annual conference held at Davis Conference Center featuring training sessions, exhibitor booths, awards dinner, and networking opportunities for charter school educators, administrators, and vendors.
• Charter Day on the Hill An annual advocacy event held at the Utah State Capitol during National School Choice Week, bringing together students, parents, and educators to celebrate charter schools and advocate for school choice.

Quantifiable outcome

• In 2026, tracked 67 proposed bills (32 Senate, 35 House) during the legislative session
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National School Choice Awareness FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 January 2026UAPCS collaborates with the National School Choice Awareness Foundation to organize Charter Day on the Hill during National School Choice Week (January 25-31). This partnership brings together hundreds of students, parents, and educators at the Utah State Capitol to celebrate school choice options available to Utah families.
• National Alliance for Public Charter SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partnership for charter school advocacy. UAPCS works with NAPCS on federal issues including Supreme Court cases affecting charter school funding and constitutional status. Utah is working with NAPCS to submit amicus briefs on religious public charter school cases.
• Utah State Charter School BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState regulatory body overseeing charter schools. UAPCS maintains ongoing relationships for policy discussions, accountability frameworks, and collaborative initiatives including the Incubator Fellowship Program and CSP Grant administration.
• Utah State Board of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState education regulatory agency. UAPCS engages with USBE on legislative issues, policy implementation, school safety requirements, and programs including APPEL teacher licensing and School LAND Trust.
• XMissionminorOthersInternet services donated to UAPCS. XMission provides website hosting and internet connectivity support for the association.
• State Charter School Board (SCSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining support provided through a grant from the State Charter School Board, which funds on-demand video training for board members to help them understand their responsibilities.
• The Pie PizzeriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides pizza lunch for Charter Day on the Hill attendees. UAPCS purchases catering services for the annual advocacy event at the Capitol.
• Hilton Garden InnminorGTM or Marketing PartnerConference hotel adjacent to Davis Conference Center. Provides accommodation for out-of-town conference attendees with amenities including rooms with fridges, microwaves, and work desks.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New York State Charter Schools Association: State-level advocacy and support association for New York charter schools. Mirrors UAPCS's combination of legislative advocacy, professional development, and member services for public charter school operators.
• Florida Charter School Alliance: State-level membership association providing advocacy, training, and resources to Florida public charter schools. Closely comparable to UAPCS in mission and operating model, serving a similarly sized state charter sector.
• National School Choice Awareness Foundation: UAPCS's existing partner that organizes National School Choice Week. Comparable mission of promoting school choice through events, awareness campaigns, and advocacy — operating at national scope where UAPCS operates in Utah.
• Colorado League of Charter Schools: Colorado's charter school membership association offering advocacy, training, and technical support to member schools. Closely analogous to UAPCS in size, scope, and service mix for a single state.
• Texas Charter Schools Association: State-level charter school membership association providing advocacy, training, and operational support to Texas charter operators. Directly comparable to UAPCS in structure and value proposition.
• Ohio Charter School Operators Association: State-level membership association for Ohio charter schools, focused on advocacy, professional development, and resource sharing. Mirrors UAPCS's member-association operating model.
• California Charter Schools Association: The largest state-level charter school advocacy and support association in the U.S. Operates the same member-association model — advocacy, training, conferences, and resources — that UAPCS uses, just at much greater scale in California.

Emerging players

• EdChoice: National advocacy organization focused on school choice, including charter schools, vouchers, and education savings accounts. Comparable advocacy and research mission, but broader scope than UAPCS's charter-only focus.
• National Association of Charter School Authorizers: Membership association supporting charter school authorizers (the entities that approve and oversee charter schools). Adjacent to UAPCS's regulatory work with the Utah State Charter School Board and shares the association-based advocacy model.

Broad incumbents

• National Alliance for Public Charter Schools: The national-level advocacy association for charter schools. UAPCS partners with NAPCS on federal issues including Supreme Court amicus briefs, making it the most direct counterpart operating at federal scope while UAPCS operates at state scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC...
• Facebookfacebook.com/uapcs
• Instagraminstagram.com/uapcs
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/utah-association-of-public-charter-schools

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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