2027 UEA Policy Ambassadors

Program Overview

Every year dozens of policy changes affect Utah’s public schools but these changes don’t always result in the best outcomes for students and educators. Learn how YOU can influence policymaking to achieve better outcomes for students and the education profession by joining the UEA Policy Ambassador program. The Policy Ambassador program is designed to: 

1. Build a cohort of trained educators to speak on policy issues
2. Develop and apply leadership skills to positively impact public education 
3. Magnify educator voice in the policymaking process

Apply now to participate as a UEA Policy Ambassador by completing the Policy Ambassador Application Form (link). Application deadline is September 30, 2026. Selected participants will be notified by October 9, 2026.

Program Requirements

The Policy Ambassador program combines in-person learning with on-demand learning and self-paced assignments. 

• Attend:
   
  
  • Fall Retreat: (Saturday, Nov 7 from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. at UEA)
  • Policymaking and Funding in Action (Wednesday, Dec 2 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. virtual)
  • Legislative preview meeting (Thursday, Feb 11 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. at UEA).
  • Educator Day on the Hill (Friday, Feb 12 from 8 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Capitol)
  • Legislative wrap up meeting (Tuesday, March 16 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. virtual)
     
• Complete:
   
  
  • UEA Professional Learning Academy online courses:
     
    
    • Welcome to Your Union 
    • Under the Dome – Magnifying Educator Voices in the Political Process 
    • Basics of Public Education Funding 
       
• Write:
   
  
  • One blog for UEA’s Under the Dome website describing the Policy Ambassador experience 
     
• Contact:
   
  
  • Your State Senator and State Representative on a policy or funding issue

Additional Details

• Program runs from Nov 7, 2026 – March 31, 2027 
• A $200 stipend will be paid upon completion of all program activities
• Receive 20 hours professional learning credit 
• Hotel, mileage and substitute costs will be paid for mandatory in-person meetings (Fall Retreat and Educator Day on the Hill)
• Up to 15 participants will be selected

Questions? 

Dr. Sara Jones
Director, Government Relations and Professional Programs
(801) 417-0241

Email Dr. Jones

This opportunity is open to current UEA members only. For more information on how to join the association, visit myuea.org/join-now. To verify membership status, email [email protected]