K-16 Counselor Conference

The K-16 Alliance Counselor Conference is designed to strengthen connections, collaboration, and community among secondary and post-secondary counselors and partners to better support student pathways from education to careers in  the Mountainland Region of Utah.

This conference is intended for school counselors, college advisors, CTE specialists, administrators, and education partners within the K-16 Alliance.

The conference is hosted through the K-16 Alliance in partnership with Utah Valley University, Mountainland Technical College, and participating region school districts and charter schools.

Registration will be available at the registration link above starting Tuesday, January 20th 2026 The registration cost is $60 per person. Participants may register and pay for large groups or individually via credit card. For UVU attendees index transfer is available. For registration questions or assistance please email [email protected]

• On the K16 Counselor Conference website, click on REGISTER HERE to be directed to the registration page.

• As directed, create a UVU Community Education account (All attendees must create an account when registering, including UVU employees.)
• Complete the registration form.
• Submit your payment online with a credit card.
• Once payment is processed, your registration is complete! You’ll receive a confirmation receipt by email. You are good to go!

Do not register through the online system. See instructions below.

• Download and complete this Bulk Registration Excel Template. Include all required information on sheet for each attendee.
• Once bulk registration excel sheet is completely filled out, email the completed spreadsheet to [email protected]
  • Include in that email a contact name, phone number, and email address of the individual responsible for payment.
  • Label subject line: K16 Conference_[add your school name]
• Next, a UVU Community Education staff member will be contacting you within 2-3 Business days.
• Once payment is processed, your registration is complete! You’ll receive a confirmation receipt by email. You are good to go!

Bulk Registration with a UVU Index-

• Follow the bulk registration steps above.
• In your email, note that payment will be made using a UVU index number.
• A staff member will assist you with completing the registration and the index payment will be processed later.

Single Registration with a UVU Index-

• Contact Community Education directly:
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Phone: 801‑863‑8012
• A staff member will assist you with completing the registration and the index payment will be processed later.

Registration closes Friday, March 6th at 11:59 p.m. so we can prepare for the conference.

However, to accommodate any last minute attendees, you can call 801-863-8012 to register and pay over the phone. This service will be available on the day of the event as well.

Please contact the UVU Community Education department at [email protected] or by phone at 801-863-8012.

Please reach out via email to Erin Peeples and [email protected]

The conference is a full-day event beginning with check-in and a light breakfast, followed by opening updates, a keynote speaker, four breakout session blocks, lunch, and a closing session in the Grand Ballroom.

Attendees can participate in up to four breakout sessions throughout the day, selecting sessions that best align with their interests and professional roles.

Yes. Dedicated breaks, light breakfast, lunch, vendor visits, and transition times are built into the schedule to encourage collaboration and networking.

The keynote speaker is James Lawrence, known as the Iron Cowboy, a world-renowned endurance athlete, entrepreneur, and motivational speaker.

James Lawrence’s keynote will focus on resilience, leadership, purpose, and pushing past perceived limits—messages that align closely with counselor leadership and student advocacy.

Conference guests can park in any of the “L” yellow lots free of charge for the conference.

PLEASE NOTE:

Do NOT park in the LDS Institute Lot, UVU parking garage, or any UVU staff lots. Participants are encouraged to carpool where possible or take the Frontrunner to the Orem station with a short walk across the pedestrian bridge to main campus.

Check-in and breakfast will take place in the Ballroom Commons, with general sessions held in surrounding classrooms and meeting spaces.

Yes. A light breakfast, buffet lunch, and a refillable drink cup are included as part of the conference experience.

Attendees are encouraged to bring a notebook or device for taking notes, as well as a willingness to collaborate and share ideas.

Yes. The program includes a QR code for Midas or CEU credit information.

Yes. Resources and follow-up materials will be available at The K-16 website.

Our team is committed to creating a safe and welcoming environment for all attendees. To support this, we will have trained event staff on-site throughout the conference, along with dedicated law enforcement officers and crowd control staff who will be present to ensure the safety and comfort of everyone attending.

To help ensure a smooth and comfortable experience for everyone, the event will include a small on‑site security presence. This includes two police officers and three additional crowd control staff, in addition to conference staff, who will be available throughout the conference.

If you need assistance at any point, simply reach out to any staff member. They can help directly or connect you with the appropriate support.

Attendees are encouraged to attend the full day to maximize benefit and receive Midas or CEU credit.

Please reach out to your LEA or institution K-16 Conference planning team representative with questions. This representative is an identified counselor in your district or a support member at your institution. Additional questions can be directed to Sam Jarman at [email protected].