1. How can I send my comments or questions to the Sunday School general presidency?

Answer: Please send an e-mail to the offices of the Sunday School general presidency. The e-mail address is sundayschool@ldschurch.org.

2. What instructional resources are available to a newly called ward or stake Sunday School president?

Answer: Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2: Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders (1998) [item no. 35209] (see sections 6, 13, and 16); Information for Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders on Curriculum, 2009 [36904].

3. Where is a list of the current Sunday School curriculum found?

Answer: In Information for Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders on Curriculum, 2005–2008.

4. Why are attendance rolls taken in Sunday School if attendance is not reported on the Member Progress Report?

Answer: Class rolls should be taken to determine who is not attending. "The secretary reviews attendance records with the Sunday School presidency, focusing on members who are not attending or are attending irregularly" (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 242). The Sunday School president, who is a member of the ward council, may discuss at ward council ways that these non-attending members may be fellowshipped and invited to return to full activity and which person or group should take the lead in initiating contact.

5. Does the Sunday School have responsibility for teacher improvement?

Answer: Yes. A First Presidency letter dated November 17, 2006, outlines the Sunday School's responsibilities for teacher improvement. An earlier letter dated March 24, 2003, from President Boyd K. Packer, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve, outlined the change of responsibility for this function (obtain copy of letter as necessary from local priesthood or Sunday School leaders or find copies on the Sunday School webpage at lds.org, by clicking on the following link entitled see "Changes to the Teacher Improvement Program," First Presidency letter, Nov. 17, 2006).

6. What became of the calling of teacher improvement coordinator?

Answer: The positions of stake teacher improvement coordinator and ward teacher improvement coordinator were discontinued in November 2006 (see "Changes to the Teacher Improvement Program," First Presidency letter, Nov. 17, 2006). The duties responsibilities previously held by stake and ward teacher improvement coordinators were transferred to the stake and ward Sunday School presidencies.

7. How should Sunday School leaders become informed regarding teacher improvement?

Answer: They should carefully study "Gospel Teaching and Leadership," section 16 of the Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, with particular attention to pages 306 and 319, which explain teacher improvement. They should also study Improving Gospel Teaching: A Leader's Guide [1998], 1–6, 10 and Teaching Guidebook [2001], 1-23.

8. Can a sister serve as a member of the ward Sunday School presidency?

Answer: No. Only brethren may serve as a member of the ward Sunday School Presidency (see Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 241).

9. When a youth turns 14, does he or she advance immediately to the 14-year-old class?

Answer: No. "The Sunday School presidency organizes youth ages 12 and older into classes according to their age on 1 January. Youth advance to the next class each January" (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 244).

10. Can a family relations class be taught during Sunday School?

Answer: Yes. The current curriculum includes a Marriage and Family Relations course. While this class may be taught during Sunday School, it is under the direction of the bishopric. (See Information for Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders on Curriculum, 2005–2008, 3–4).

11. Can a family history class be taught during Sunday School?

Answer: Yes. "A ward family history class may be taught during Sunday School, as determined by local priesthood leaders. This class is under the direction of the bishopric rather than the Sunday School president" (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 269). The Sunday School presidency should provide the initial teacher orientation and ongoing support for the teacher of this class as described in . (Improving Gospel Teaching: A Leader's Guide [1998], 1–6, 10.

12. May anyone attend the Gospel Principles class?

Answer: Yes. "This course is offered for investigators and others who want basic gospel instruction" (Information for Priesthood and Auxiliary Leaders on Curriculum, 2005–2008, 3).

13. Is it necessary for 12-year-olds to stay with their Primary class until the end of the year, even though they have advanced from Primary?

Answer: Generally, yes. "Children advance from Primary when they turn 12. Immediately after their birthday, they begin attending their Aaronic Priesthood quorum meeting or Young Women class during Primary sharing time. However, during Sunday School they continue to attend the Primary Valiant 12 class until the end of the year" (Church Handbook of Instructions, Book 2, 244).

14. What can I do as a leader or teacher to help someone who has a disability?

Answer: The Church's Disability Resources pages offer information to leaders, teachers, and others who want to learn more about specific disabilities. The pages offer descriptions of disabilities, tips on helping those who have them, and links to other sites for more information.