Community Education

Family Support Group:

There is a weekly parent support group available to all parents. The focus of the support group is to promote connection with other parents, provide information about parenting skill, and support parent mindfulness. This group is facilitated by Devon Musson Rose (the Social Worker at Backman Elementary). There is no charge for the group and there is an option for both English and Spanish languages. This group is held every Thursday at 12:00 pm (noon).

Dates:

January 21: Connection

Click here: the group will take place on Zoom

Meeting ID: 973 4682 8998

Passcode: H6YN5S

The Salt Lake Education Foundation, Salt Lake City School District and Salt Lake City Public Library System have resources available for students and their families.

COMPUTERS:

Families can check out a laptop from Backman. Please contact the school if you need a device.

Community members can come into any Salt Lake City Public Library beginning on September 21^st. They will be able to access a public computer for 30 minutes and receive staff help for up to 10 minutes.

BROADBAND ACCESS:

Families can check out hotspots from Backman.

The Salt Lake Education Foundation has promo codes available to sign up for Comcast Internet Essentials at no charge. Contact the school for more information.

TECH HELP:

Help Desk: 801-578-8224

Community members may set up a phone appointment with the City Library’s Tech Help. Appointments are available Monday – Thursday, 4-8 pm, and Friday – Saturday, 4-6 pm. Call 801-524-8200 to schedule an appointment.

Parents can enter a technical support request on the our website or visit one of the district’s three support locations from 11 – 5 pm Monday – Friday, off on holidays.

CANVAS TRAINING

The Salt Lake City School District has on demand Canvas training online.

Non-Discrimination

No district employee or student shall be subjected to discrimination in employment or any district program or activity on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The district is committed to providing equal access and equal opportunity in its programs, services and employment including its policies, complaint processes, program accessibility, district facility use, accommodations and other Equal Employment Opportunity matters. The district also provides equal access to district facilities for all youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code, including scouting groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and complaints regarding unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation: Tina Hatch, Compliance and Investigations, 440 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84111, (801) 578-8388. You may also contact the Office for Civil Rights, Denver, CO, (303) 844-5695.
Click to view the long form of the civil rights notices
Click to view the grievance procedures

Title IX Resources

Family Support Group: