2024 IEA Summer Institute: Full Schedule

The theme for this year’s IEA Summer Institute is "Adventure Awaits!" You can expect excitement and opportunities for growth and exploration as you learn, network with colleagues and reconnect with friends. This event will take place in-person at Lewis - Clark State College in Lewiston from July 24th to 27th, 2024. For those unable to attend physically, there will be online strands available on July 24th and 25th.

Go to the FAQs tab below for important details and additional information about Summer Institute!

6:00am PDT

Bus to Summer Institute - 6 am - 4:30 pm

Bus – Idaho Falls to Lewiston Depart

Idaho Falls 6:00 am, MST

Hilton Garden Inn
700 Lindsay Blvd, Idaho Falls, ID

Chubbuck/Pocatello 7:15 am, MST

Pine Ridge Mall by Panda Express
4225 Yellowstone Ave, Chubbuck, ID

Twin Falls (Jerome) 9:45 am, MST

Flying J
I-84 Exit 173
5350 US Highway 93, Twin Falls, ID

Mountain Home 11:15 am, MST

Chevron/Jack-in-the-Box
1060 Hwy 20, Mountain Home, ID

Boise 12:15 pm, MST

Sinclair Gas Station
6658 S Federal Way
Boise, ID 83716

Lewiston 4:30 pm, PST

Tuesday July 23, 2024 6:00am - 3:45pm PDT
IEA Summer Institute Bus

Bus

4:00pm PDT

Institute Check-in & Adventurer's Welcome Social

Check-in for the conference and then join us for a Welcome Adventurer's Social where you can enjoy light snacks, beverages and reconnecting with colleagues! We will also have a "Choose Your Adventure" photo booth and music for you to enjoy.

Tuesday July 23, 2024 4:00pm - 6:00pm PDT
Williams Conference Center

Meal

TBA

Lunch & Keynote Speaker - 12 pm - 1:30 pm

Speakers

Representative Sonia Galaviz, Ed.D

Soñia Galaviz is a Title 1 interventionist and educator in Boise, Idaho. She has taught for 20 years in Title 1 schools and is passionate about public education and community engagement within those schools. In 2017, Soñia received acknowledgement from the National Education Association... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 TBA
Williams Conference Center

Meal

7:00am PDT

Breakfast - 7 am - 8:15 am

Wednesday July 24, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
Williams Conference Center

Meal

8:30am PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Oh, Behave! An Adventure in Classroom Management - 90 Min

Participants will analyze aspects of healthy classroom routines and will develop a working plan for implementing personalized strategies of three key pillars of classroom management for their own subject and grade level.

Targeted for K-12.

Speakers

Cyndi Faircloth

6th Grade ELA / 7&8 Spanish, Moscow EA

I teach 6th grade ELA at Moscow Middle School. In my 26 years of teaching, I have worked with students from 6th grade through college, but middle level is my favorite because they show so much growth during those years. I've taught Art, Journalism, ELA and various Social Studies classes... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

8:30am PDT

Equip Your Tool Belt for Secondary Classroom Management - 90 Min

Adventure Awaits!, and there is no more daunting an adventure than trying to manage a classroom of secondary students having only the rudimentary skills you were required to read about in a college textbook. Anyone who goes on an adventure should be equipped with proper tools. Whether you teach middle school or high school, or came to teach through a traditional route or ABCTE, this course will aid your classroom management confidence. In this course we will explore basic tenets of classroom management, collaborate on methods of management appropriate for secondary students (7-12), and navigate the balance between being too strict or too lenient.

Targeted for Secondary Educators.

Speakers

Chase James

Hey all. I am Chase James. This Spring I finished my 6th year of teaching. I am a social studies teacher at Blackfoot High School. I am my local's co-president. Outside of school and the association, I have a wife and two kids, ages two and three. I bowl on a league, play disc golf... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
SAC 208

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Adventures in Digitally Organizing Your Local - 90 Min

Keeping track of materials and communication from year to year is a struggle for many local associations. Do you find it is difficult to keep everyone informed and on the same page with your leadership team? Do you want ideas on how to streamline your local's data?

This session is for members who are on the local leadership team or for individuals new to the team who want to improve communication and organization. We will utilize digital tools to more effectively keep everyone in the loop.
As a 10-year veteran, on my local's leadership team - 8 years as secretary - I will share with you the things I have implemented that have set us up for successful communication and management of the local association.

Participants will learn efficient ways to share communication with their local membership. They will learn digital skills to make their communication efficient using Google applications already available. They will create templates and distribution lists so they have already constructed tools to utilize upon returning to their districts.

Please bring an electronic device with you capable of internet connection.

Targeted for Association Leaders.

Speakers

Vicki Lee Chase

Social Studies, Gifted and Talented, Broadcasting Technology Teacher, Blackfoot School District

I have been teaching in Idaho for 33 years, 15 years in Idaho Falls and 18 in Blackfoot. I have a Master's Degree in Social Studies with an emphasis in Technology. I teach Gifted and Talented classes, two of which have a Social Studies emphasis, as well as Broadcasting Technology... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 133

Union

8:30am PDT

Know Your Evaluation Framework: The Pathway to Success - Half Day

Participants will dive into the Framework used by the majority of districts in Idaho for certified staff evaluation. The 4 Domains and 22 Components will be explored and participants will compare the levels of performance noting the teacher behaviors that impact proficient and distinguished practice.

Speakers

Carmi Scheller

Intermediate Grades Teacher, Star Elementary - West Ada SD

Here are random thoughts that tell a little about me and where I am in 2024: I love learning and teaching. I'm interested in math, science, brains, crochet, reading, listening to audiobooks, podcasts, and interesting humans. My two kids are grown and out on their own but come by often... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 135

Classroom Basics

8:30am PDT

Bringing History to Life - Half Day

Come play and get inspired! Create historians in your classes. Use hands-on experiences with primary and secondary sources, artifacts and simulations to train and inspire your students to think historically. Everything from actual artifacts to an Egyptian sarcophagus, creating LockBox experiences (hands-on escape rooms) and Civil War letters or will it be a speech by Winston Churchill? These get students asking meaningful questions, thinking critically, making observations and inferences, and wanting more!

You will have the opportunity to try out several of these simulations yourself, specifically for the World History I and US History classrooms, but these techniques can be adapted for many subjects. Learn how easy--and hard--it can be to create them, but, boy are they worth it! These are experiences your students will never forget. Let's turn those history "haters" into enthusiastic historians!

Targeted for Secondary Educators.

Speakers

Sara Olds

History Teacher, Pocatello School District

I am still fairly new to Idaho. I've lived and traveled many places across the globe. (Moving to Idaho was my 25th move as an adult.)Armed with my masters in history from Texas A&M, my drive to travel, and my skills in the dramatic, I entered the secondary classroom eighteen years... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 134

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Discussion Awaits! Socratic Seminars for Every Classroom - Half Day

Socratic Seminars are one of the best activities to get students reading, writing, analyzing, and discussing in any content area. Participants will learn about it and practice four different ways to use in Socratic discussions for greater student engagement.

Targeted for Secondary with possibility of modification to lower grades.

Speakers

Caitlin J. Pankau

Region 5 Director, Idaho Education Association

Pankau transitioned from a high school English teacher to IEA staff in January 2023. Since first becoming an educator in 2012, Pankau has taught English to high school and middle school students in the Pocatello/Chubbuck and Soda Spring school districts. She first became involved... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
LIBRARY TCC

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Leaders for Just Schools Summit - INVITATION ONLY

Speakers

Marta A. Hernandez

Educator, Cassia County School District #151

I have dedicated my life to the noble pursuit of education. I have walked the halls of our schools, worked tirelessly in our classrooms, and advocated fiercely for the rights and needs of both our educators and students. It has been a journey filled with challenges, triumphs... Read More →

Leona Alexander

Gifted and Talented Teacher, IEA HCR Committee, Boise School District

Leona is a Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) facilitator in Boise School District. She is currently working on her doctorate degree in educational leadership with a focus in educational equity. She has been reflecting on her white privilege and actively searching out how to... Read More →

Lisa Ozuna

First Grade, Boise School District

Lindsey Smith

NEA Leaders for Just Schools Facilitator and Middle School Teacher

I am a Middle Level ELA/Social Studies teacher and NEA Leaders for Just Schools Facilitator. Students embracing curiosity and creativity is everything that is right with education. Share relentlessly. Be vulnerable. Love fiercely.

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm PDT
MLH

Leaders for Just Schools

8:30am PDT

Understanding and Supporting Dyslexic Learners - Full Day

This course will delve into the neurobiological origin of dyslexia as well as characteristics of the dyslexic brain at all stages of life. Participants will learn about different screening and identification processes and instructional strategies that address the challenges that dyslexic learners face as well as the strengths they possess. You will be engaged through many effective learning activities including role playing, group discussion, and hands-on activities designed to help you gain a deep understanding of a dyslexic student.

The course will deepen teachers’ understanding of how children learn to read and will introduce The Five Essential Components of Reading Instruction. You will leave with strategies and resources to be used in your classroom, including the importance of scaffolding instruction.

Targeted for K-12.

Speakers

Tabitha Thach

Teacher

Tabitha Thach is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience in diverse educational settings, including roles as an elementary general education teacher, special education teacher at both elementary and junior high levels, junior high reading teacher, and elementary reading... Read More →

Tina Grieve

I am an Elementary Resource Teacher in the Kuna School District where I have taught students with learning disabilities for 19 years. I am an active member of the Idaho Education Association (IEA) at the state and local level. I am a State Board member for the Council for Exceptional... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm PDT
SAC 115

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

ONLINE ONLY - What is Advanced Professional Endorsement and How to Achieve It - Full Day

Idaho teacher compensation law changed in 2020 and established an Advanced Professional step on the career ladder. There are, however, more accountability requirements that go with this. This course walks participants through what is required to be considered Advanced Professional for movement on the state career ladder and provides strategies for how to advocate for themselves during the evaluation process.

Targeted for K-12.

Speakers

Zoe Jorgensen

IEA Center for Teaching and Learning Trainer

I am a retired teacher who served as an elementary teacher in the Idaho Falls district for 35 years. I was an active member during my career and became an IEA trainer and have enjoyed helping other educators grow. Since retirement, I have continued to present various classes supporting... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 8:30am - 5:00pm PDT
SUB 225

ONLINE ONLY

10:15am PDT

Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Staff, Students, & Families - 90 Min

Idaho is consistently in the top ten states for childhood suicide. LGBTQ+ individuals have one of the highest self-harm, suicide, and homicide rates in the country. Across the US and in Idaho, legislation is proposed and often passed, that further isolates those in the LGBTQ+ community. Learn how and why our classrooms should, and can be, safe places for all students.

Participants will learn the how and why of safe spaces in schools. They will learn how to make their classrooms and curriculum inclusive for all students and families.

Targeted to K-12

Speakers

Mary Anne McGrory

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 136

Classroom Basics

10:15am PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Mission to Boost Student Motivation - 90 Min

Embark on a quest to build relationships with your students using connection codes, CJ Reynold's Life Odyssey, and other methods.

Explore teaching elementary through high school students to have a growth mindset. We'll start with how the brain can change and rewire itself, even in adulthood, and how changing your thoughts will change your beliefs and improve achievement.

In addition, discover SEL strategies to keep students of all ages feeling safe and in their window of tolerance, along with benefits and methods of implementing genius hour or passion projects to provide students with opportunities to choose what they learn.

Please bring a device that can connect to the internet for this expedition.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Jennifer Murray

science teacher, Wallace Jr/Sr High

I have taught middle school and high school science in Wallace for 17 years. I'm always looking for ways to improve how I teach and wanted to share what I'm learning.

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

10:15am PDT

Building Community, Relationships & Rapport - 90 Min

Building relationships is something we do every year. With these fun games and activities, your groups will become more connected and they will have fun in the process! Once students know how to play these games, they can easily be used for sub plans and time fillers. These activities also make great competition and can be used as formative and summative assessments.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Cassie Horner

Teacher, Boise School District

I am in my 12th year teaching choir at Les Bois Junior High in the Boise School District. I am also: secretary for Idaho American Choral Directors Association, DEI Chair for Idaho Music Educators Association, 9th grade tennis coach at my school, Boise EA building representative, a... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
SAC 112

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:45pm PDT

Enhancing Teacher Productivity: Unleashing the Power of AI Apps - 90 Min

Immerse yourself in a dynamic conference session that spotlights the transformative influence of AI-powered educational tools on modern teaching practices. Join us as we introduce four cutting edge AI applications - Magic School AI, Goblin Tools, Curipod, and Eduaide AI - all poised to revolutionize classrooms and amplify educator productivity.

In this interactive session, we transcend buzzwords to showcase tangible examples of AI's impact on diverse educational landscapes. Engage in live demonstrations, hands-on scenarios, and captivating success stories from early adopters. We will address AI's ethical dimensions and offer pragmatic strategies for seamlessly integrating these tools into existing educational frameworks.

Whether you're an educator seeking enhanced efficiency or an administrator championing innovative support for your teaching staff, this conference session is your gateway to unlocking AI's potential. Join us in revolutionizing education, amplifying teacher productivity, and shaping a future where AI and educators collaborate harmoniously to nurture enriched learning experiences.

(Session description written by Chat GPT 3.5)

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Melyssa Ferro

K-12 Digital Innovation and Integration Specialist, STEM Coordinator, Middle School Science Teacher, President of ISTA, Caldwell School District #132, Idaho Science Teaching Association

After transferring college majors from lab scientist to science educator and graduating from Boise State University with a B.S. in Biology, Secondary Education, I have spent the last 23 years of my career dedicated to providing hands-on and enriching science and engineering experiences... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
SAC 112

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:45pm PDT

Maximize Engagement Through Student-Led Socratic Seminars - 90 Min

We will practice Socratic Seminar strategies and activities that promote 100% voluntarily student-led interactive participation.

You will learn techniques in this class that will enable you to teach your students to:

be able to confidently engage in at least 1 type of student-led Socratic Seminar class discussion,
have confidence in formulating insightful and/or debatable thoughts and questions related to a given topic,
understand the value of being prepared for class (staying on topic of the scheduled reading) through direct observation during the activity of how much fun everyone who did prepare is having,
have a stronger sense of being able to analyze and evaluate the strengths and limitations of quotes provided from a text through discussion,
be able to practice smoothly and confidently citing quotes from a text to support their arguments.

Targeted to grades 9-12.

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
ACW 133

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:45pm PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Integrating Science and Language Arts into Project Based Learning - Half Day

Project-based learning provides a hands-on means for today's students to pursue their own interests as well as direct application of some of the more difficult application-based skills mandated in the State's Science and ELA standards.

This presentation will define what Project-based learning is, how it looks, and strategies for successful application in the high school classroom. You will be presented with common problems encountered and learn how to address them. Finally, participants will be given an example of a class based solely on Project-Based Learning and be provided time to start their own Project-Based Learning activity.

Targeted to Grades 7-12.

Speakers

Eric McDowell

Science Teacher, Kendrick School District

Greetings! My name is Eric McDowell. I am a 10 year science teacher at Kendrick Jr./Sr. High School. A native of Juliaetta, Idaho, I live and teach in my home town. In my spare time, I enjoy beekeeping, grant writing, refinishing furniture, and local politics.

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

1:45pm PDT

Yoga for Every Body: A Primer for Powerful Practice - Half Day

"Yoga" - when you hear this word what images come to mind? Twenty-something models with perfect bodies scantily dressed and maneuvering their beautiful physiques into unimaginable poses. Well, believe it or not, yoga is a great gateway activity for the unathletic who are seeking to gain greater physical conditioning.

Even if you have never exercised before, yoga can be the perfect place to start. In this two-part session, you will learn yoga's history, types, scientifically proven benefits, etiquette, and vocabulary. In addition, during the second half, we will practice basic poses so everyone is ready to comfortably attend their first yoga class at any fitness facility.

Come start your yoga journey or just go more in-depth on what you already know about this life-long fitness activity that is accessible to everyone. Stretch out and relax for credit!!!

You may bring your own yoga mat if you'd like. Wear loose-fitting, comfortable clothing to allow a full range of motion for poses.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Julie Underwood

Founder/Owner, Focus For Leaders

Julie has been a Teacher Trainer with The IEA Center for Teaching & Learning since 2018. After more than 20 years of education experience as a former university administrator, secondary teacher, and adjunct college professor, Julie retired in 2021 so that she could refire as a leadership... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
ACW 134

Self-Care

1:45pm PDT

Building Relationships: Adventures in Connecting with Students - Half Day

Solid student relationships can alleviate many classroom discipline issues, but how do we create those?

This session will explore building relationships with students - even those who are especially challenging. We will look at what the teacher brings to the table, and how to use strengths and weaknesses to connect with students.

Participants will leave with some solid strategies for self-reflection and for connecting with students.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Cyndi Faircloth

6th Grade ELA / 7&8 Spanish, Moscow EA

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
ACW 135

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:45pm PDT

Code of Ethics: Travel Protection for Your Career Path Expedition - Half Day

This session will provide educators with pertinent information regarding professional ethics. The ten principles for which Idaho educators are held accountable will be examined.

Participants will review actual cases which have been submitted to the Professional Standards Commission. This training will ensure IEA members are prepared and informed in order to perform duties with the highest integrity and confidence.

Targeted for K-12.

Speakers

Kathy Davis

IEA CTL

I worked as an K-12 ELA teacher for over 23 years until my retirement in 2022! I completed 2- three year terms on Idaho Professional Standards Commission where I served as the Chair for three years. I am currently the director for the Benewah County Library District. I enjoy... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 1:45pm - 5:00pm PDT
ACW 136

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

3:30pm PDT

Taming the Wilderness - 90 Min

This course focuses on strategies to help resolve conflict without damaging relationships, and with the goal of reaching agreements which everyone involved can embrace. Teachers will take these tools to enhance and grow relationships in their classroom.

Participants will leave this course with a toolkit of strategies for conflict resolutions and understand the value of implementing shared agreements in their classroom.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Pierrette Madrid

Teacher, New Plymouth High School

I have taught for 30+ years. I am on the Board of Directors for the IEA as well as a member of the Human and Civil Rights Committee. I love to Crossfit, play Pickleball, Golf and Bowl. I also read also every fiction book I can get my hands on. Yes, I am in a Book Club, Reading between... Read More →

Wednesday July 24, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
SAC 112

Classroom Basics

3:30pm PDT

ESP Rights in Idaho Public Education - 90 Min

Education Support Professionals (ESP's) are dedicated employees who help to ensure all students are provided a quality learning experience while attending Idaho schools. There are a lot of policies and laws that govern the education system here in Idaho, with many specific to the ESP employee population. Knowledge is power, and understanding these laws and policies can offer support and protection.

This 90-minute session encourages participants to work through different scenarios together to help us further understand Idaho laws and how they apply to ESP's.

Targeted to ESP, SPED, and Local Leaders.

Speakers

Caitlin J. Pankau

Region 5 Director, Idaho Education Association

Wednesday July 24, 2024 3:30pm - 5:00pm PDT
ACW 133

Union

TBA

Lunch - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Thursday July 25, 2024 TBA
Williams Conference Center

Meal

7:00am PDT

Breakfast - 7 am - 8:15 am

Thursday July 25, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
Williams Conference Center

Meal

8:30am PDT

Adventures in Storytelling - 90 Min

Explore the transformative power of drama in this workshop dedicated to enhancing English Language Arts classes. Uncover dynamic strategies that infuse creativity into lessons, fostering a deeper understanding of language and literature.

Through engaging activities, participants will learn how to use dramatic techniques to promote effective communication, critical thinking, and a profound connection to reading and writing. Join us for this interactive session to unlock the potential of drama-based education in your ELA classroom!

Targeted to Elementary and Secondary ELA teachers, but any teacher would benefit.

Speakers

Tiffanie Bird

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 136

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Ethical Leadership Principles for Students - 90 Min

Ethics is the foundation of great leadership. Teaching students to make good decisions based on a defined set of values helps form the core foundation of ethical leadership.

The Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative for Middle School and High School Programs delivers principle-based ethics education and reinforces the value of ethics in personal conduct, the classroom and the workplace.

Come learn about the ethics resources available through the Daniels Fund Ethics Initiative. Your students will thank you!

Targeted to grades 6-12.

Speakers

Sarah Pelayo

Business Education, Minidoka County School Dist.

Sarah Pelayo is a Business teacher in Minidoka county at Mt. Harrison High School, where she teaches a variety of business courses including Business Computer Applications, Photoshop, Video1-Intro to Media, Business Essentials, Youth Entrepreneurs, Business Communications, Personal... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 134

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Association Member Benefits Overview - 90 Min

Get access to specially negotiated IEA and NEA member benefits and educator discounts for your personal needs.

From finance and insurance to shopping and travel come learn about great ways to save money in this fun and informative class.

Participants will learn about legal benefits; banking and lending benefits; everyday savings; home and auto insurance, life, AD&D, health insurance; travel benefits; retirement and investing; realtor discounts, etc.

Bring an electronic device to view discounts online.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Dick Chilcote

IEA Member Benefits Director

Jr. High Teacher - Twin Falls, 20 yearsIEA President - 1989-93IEA Board of Directors - 1980 - PresentDirector, IEA Member Benefits - 2000 - Present

David Glenn

Affiliate Relations Specialist, NEA Member Benefits, National Education Association

If you have questions about anything related to NEA Member Benefits, this is the man to ask! I have worked for NEA Member Benefits for over 13 years now and I work within Idaho, Montana, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. My responsibilities include helping members to be aware of the variety... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
SAC 112

Self-Care

8:30am PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Introduction to Grant Writing for Educators - Half Day

Project-based learning is an effective way to capture student interest and foster critical thinking skills. Unfortunately, school budgets and administrators imaginations are sometimes limited.

An effectual way around funding limitations is securing outside funding resources. This presentation will communicate and demonstrate useful strategies for searching and writing successful grant applications.

Participants will end the class by writing a $750 grant to the Idaho CAPED Foundation or the LCCU Teaching Grant Program.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Eric McDowell

Science Teacher, Kendrick School District

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

8:30am PDT

Exploring the Assessment Landscape: Designing for Formative and Summative Results - Half Day

Ever wonder if your assessment is working?

This session focuses on using precise language, Bloom's Taxonomy, and formatting tips to accurately assess your students during class discussion, on written assignments and in formative and summative written assessments (quizzes, tests, final projects). Learn about questioning strategies, clear and effective test writing strategies, and using rubrics appropriately.

Targeted to Secondary Educators.

Speakers

Ingrid Spence

Clinical Associate Professor, University of Idaho, retired

I'm a retired teacher with 34 years experience in education, the first 22 teaching English and Drama in Moscow School District, 8 of those years also leading the new teacher mentoring program. I then spent 10 years as a teacher educator in the University of Idaho's Department of Curriculum... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
SAC 208

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

What is Advanced Professional Endorsement and How to Achieve It - Full Day

Speakers

Zoe Jorgensen

IEA Center for Teaching and Learning Trainer

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 133

Classroom Basics

8:30am PDT

Leaders for Just Schools - INVITATION ONLY

Speakers

Marta A. Hernandez

Educator, Cassia County School District #151

Leona Alexander

Gifted and Talented Teacher, IEA HCR Committee, Boise School District

Lisa Ozuna

First Grade, Boise School District

Lindsey Smith

NEA Leaders for Just Schools Facilitator and Middle School Teacher

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
MLH

Leaders for Just Schools

8:30am PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Cruise Through the Praxis 5001 - Elementary Multiple Subjects - Full Day

This session will cover the basics for approaching the Praxis. Participants will also take an in-depth look at the four subjects covered in the Praxis 5001 in order to be successful.

This course is designed to prepare participants for the Praxis II for Elementary Education Multiple Subjects 5001. The course will examine the concepts required to pass the Praxis exam and will include access to multiple resources. Study techniques and exam registration information will also be included.

Targeted for grades K-8.

Speakers

Kathy Davis

IEA CTL

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
SUB 225

ONLINE ONLY

8:30am PDT

Educator Mental Well-Being - Full Day

This course details the trials and hardships of working as an educator in today's world, while also providing simple but meaningful practices to improve mental well-being beyond just staying in homeostasis. Discover how to transcend what is normal and take back control of your nervous system, your spinning thoughts and your overall life.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

RT Duke

Teacher, Boise School District

Dr. RT Duke is a Montana native and graduate of Carroll College in Helena, Montana, where he majored in English Literature and Writing with an emphasis on Secondary Education. Seeking adventure, RT taught in Ankara, Turkey straight out of college, seeing the world and learning how... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 115

Self-Care

10:15am PDT

Using Children's Picture Books in Secondary Classes - 90 Min

Students, even high school students, love having stories read to them. Children's books are surprisingly rich in vocabulary, historical events, cultural characteristics and even scientific and mathematical formulas and information. Learn how to incorporate these into secondary classrooms and curriculum.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Mary Anne McGrory

Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 136

Leadership and Mentoring

10:15am PDT

Keeping the Chaos at Bay: A Classroom Management Approach for Secondary Teachers

My classes will start with or without me or an adult in the room, do yours? Will a sub struggle to control your classes? Not mine!

Come learn a proven technique for classroom management. Including the easiest student-led start to every day you've ever seen. It'll give you time to take the roll, set up your lesson activities and give you a moment to catch your breath! Best of all, it'll engage every student. You'll walk away with two secret weapons that may just change your whole thought process to classroom management.

Targeted to Middle School but can be modified for elementary and high school.

Speakers

Sara Olds

History Teacher, Pocatello School District

Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
SAC 112

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

10:15am PDT

Oh, Behave! An Adventure in Classroom Management - 90 Min

Participants will analyze aspects of good classroom management and will develop a working plan for implementing personalized strategies of three key pillars of classroom management for their own subject and grade level.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Cyndi Faircloth

6th Grade ELA / 7&8 Spanish, Moscow EA

Thursday July 25, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 135

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:00pm PDT

GR/PACE 101 - 90 Min

Elections have consequences. This is especially true in Idaho where we have seen the political landscape change drastically in recent years due to the influx of those moving into the state under the moniker of "political refugee." The anti-public education sentiment, and attacks on educators, have been growing in Idaho and enemies of public education are entering local and state politics at an unprecedented rate.

This year, we have seen bills presented that could have extreme consequences in our classrooms and schools: arming teachers (without extensive training), vouchers (or ESAs, or tax credits, or...A voucher by any other name would smell as stinky.), library bills, facilities funding, union-busting, and more. Our standard of living, health care, personal rights, the free common schools promised to us in the Idaho Constitution and our very freedom is dependent on our action. It is vital to all aspects of public education that educators be involved in politics.

So where do we start?

Targeted to K-12 Association Leaders.

Speakers

Alicia B. Purdy

Special Education Teacher, IEA Board, GR/PACE, CTL

I have been a high school special education teacher for over a decade in the Vallivue School District and am an avid union activist. I sit on the IEA Board of Directors, IEA budget and awards committees, and GR/PACE committee. I am a trainer for the Center for Teaching and Learning... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
ACW 135

Classroom Basics

1:00pm PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Enhancing Teacher Productivity: Unleashing the Power of AI Apps - 90 min

Speakers

Melyssa Ferro

K-12 Digital Innovation and Integration Specialist, STEM Coordinator, Middle School Science Teacher, President of ISTA, Caldwell School District #132, Idaho Science Teaching Association

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

1:00pm PDT

Adventures in Mathematics - Half Day

Participants will experience the Mathematical Practices in action using a variety of resources that can be integrated into any program. The resources can be used in a number of ways and will enhance your current curriculum.

Participants will:

gain a deeper understanding of Mathematical Practices;
be able to utilize the resources with their students;
obtain strategies that can increase student engagement and interaction around mathematical practices.

Targeted to Elementary with emphasis on Grades 3-5.

Speakers

Carmi Scheller

Intermediate Grades Teacher, Star Elementary - West Ada SD

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 112

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:00pm PDT

Smooth Sailing with Interactive Notebooks - Half Day

Are you interested in implementing interactive notebooks in your classroom? Do you like the idea of students ending class with a portfolio of learning? Are you nervous about how to get started with interactive notebooks?

This class will walk you through critical decisions for setting your class up for success when creating interactive notebooks. In this session, strategies and frameworks for smooth implementation will be presented. During this course you will create your own sample notebook for use and later reference, and you will begin brainstorming content applications.

As a user of interactive notebooks for over ten years, I will share all my tricks of the trade with you to make your adventure into interactive notebooks "smooth sailing".

Targeted to Grades 3-9.

Speakers

Vicki Lee Chase

Social Studies, Gifted and Talented, Broadcasting Technology Teacher, Blackfoot School District

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 134

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:00pm PDT

Unlocking Literacy: Empowering Students to Master the Code - Half Day

Join us for a session that demystifies English, empowering you to confidently guide your students on their journey to mastering the language.

Contrary to its reputation, English is a language with predictable patterns. In this enlightening session, discover the percentage of English words that follow sound-symbol correspondences and the percentage that are truly irregular. Unravel the mysteries behind the perceived chaos of English and understand why it is considered an opaque orthography.

Delve into the crucial realm of phonemic awareness, comprehending its pivotal role in literacy. Learn not only why it is essential but also how to effectively teach it. Furthermore, acquire evidence-based strategies in decoding and encoding to assist students in grasping phoneme-grapheme relationships, which is essential for learning to read and spell efficiently.

This session ensures a practical and insightful experience, providing numerous applications and ideas to enhance your teaching approach and a deeper understanding of the English writing system.

Targeted to K-3, but others would benefit.

Speakers

Tabitha Thach

Teacher

Thursday July 25, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 208

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

2:45pm PDT

Dyslexia: It's All in the MIND - 90 Min

This training is designed for educators who already have a basic understanding of the characteristics of dyslexia and the struggles these students face in school.

Participants will learn about the MIND strengths of Dyslexia and how they can be utilized in the classroom to help build the students' self-esteem and foster success. Participants will also be provided with tools to further develop their understanding of the dyslexic mind as well as accommodations to help level the playing field for these students.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Jennifer Spears

High School Special Education Teacher, Lewiston School District

I am a high school special education teacher for Lewiston High School. I have been married for 34 years, and am a proud mother of 3 children. After my youngest started preschool, I decided it was time to go back to school. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelors degree in... Read More →

Thursday July 25, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 136

Leadership and Mentoring

2:45pm PDT

ONLINE ONLY - Association Member Benefits Overview - 90 Min

Speakers

Dick Chilcote

IEA Member Benefits Director

Jr. High Teacher - Twin Falls, 20 yearsIEA President - 1989-93IEA Board of Directors - 1980 - PresentDirector, IEA Member Benefits - 2000 - Present

David Glenn

Affiliate Relations Specialist, NEA Member Benefits, National Education Association

Thursday July 25, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
SUB 201

ONLINE ONLY

4:30pm PDT

Honoring and Celebrating Indigenous Peoples

* Participation in this session, in combination with attendance of Saturday morning classes, is required for the fourth available credit at IEA Summer Institute.

Join the IEA Human and Civil Rights Committee for an evening class and reception to celebrate Idaho's Indigenous History and learn more about the Native tribes' cultures. Participants will also leave this session understanding the purpose of Native Land Acknowledgments, best practices in creating them, and how to incorporate them into association meetings or other gatherings.

Thursday July 25, 2024 4:30pm - 7:30pm PDT
Williams Conference Center

Classroom Basics

TBA

Lunch - 11:45 am - 12:45 pm

Friday July 26, 2024 TBA
Williams Conference Center

Meal

7:00am PDT

Breakfast - 7 am - 8:15 am

Friday July 26, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
Williams Conference Center

Meal

8:30am PDT

Overcoming Student Debt - 90 Min

Are your student loans overwhelming you? Then this is a session for you!

Come find out how your IEA Membership can help you take control of your loans and obtain student loan forgiveness. Learn how your NEA Member Benefits can help you determine if you qualify for loan forgiveness, how much you can have forgiven, and/or if you qualify for lowering your monthly payment.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

David Glenn

Affiliate Relations Specialist, NEA Member Benefits, National Education Association

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 136

Self-Care

8:30am PDT

Sped for Gen Ed - Half Day

As a general education teacher, have you had a student with an IEP and thought, "How do I implement this?" or even, "Do I have to implement this?" Do you need help in understanding the difference between an accommodation, adaptation, or a modification? How do students even get into special education anyway? If so, this session is for YOU!

This informative session, taught by a special education teacher and a general education teacher, will help you learn how students qualify for special education services and how to understand and follow student IEAPs.

Targeted to PreK-12.

Speakers

Lizzie Hansen

Special Education Teacher, Bonneville School District

I have always had a passion for teaching! Coming from a family of teachers, special education has always interested me and quickly became my passion starting in middle school. I have been a special education teacher for Kindergarten through third grade for two years at Ucon Elementary... Read More →

Mary Anne McGrory

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
SAC 112

Classroom Basics

8:30am PDT

Traveling Trunks and Historical Adventures: Lewis & Clark, Hispanic Heritage - Half Day

Are you interested in inquiry-based learning and using historical objects to engage students in the study of history? Are you interested in bringing the Idaho State Historical Museum into your classroom? If so, this adventure is for you! Pack your trunk and get ready to dig into the Idaho State Historical Society's Traveling Trunks.

This session will provide you with an opportunity to explore two "Traveling Trunks" the Idaho State Historical Society has for use by Idaho Teachers. We will explore the Lewis and Clark* (3-5 grade focus) and the Hispanic Heritage* (3-5 grade focus) Traveling Trunks.

You will receive an introduction to what the trunks are and how you can access them for use in your classroom. Participants will play the part of "student" in a lesson plan from one of the trunks and then small groups will explore the trunk offerings and collaborate with other participants to explore the contents of the other trunk.

Participants will leave with an awareness of the power of object-based learning and ideas for utilizing the traveling trunks in their classroom.

Targeted to Grades 3-5.

* Lewis and Clark - This trunk provides exciting artifacts for students to examine and learn about the trials and tribulations experienced by the Corps of Discovery as they journeyed across North America.

*Hispanic Heritage -The trunk was created with community partners and historians and includes lesson plans and activities that align with state standards for grades 3- 5. The lesson plans and activities in the trunk are also translated into Spanish. Use the trunk to learn about vaqueros, ballet folklorico, corridos, Dia de los Muertos, and more!

Speakers

Vicki Lee Chase

Social Studies, Gifted and Talented, Broadcasting Technology Teacher, Blackfoot School District

Paige McCoy Niendorf

Interim Curator of Education and Education Specialist, Idaho State Museum

I am the Interim Curator of Education and Education Specialist at the Idaho State Museum, a part of the Idaho State Historical Society. Originally from Nebraska, I received my bachelor's degree in history and classics and religious studies from the University of Nebraska, and my master's... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
LIBRARY TCC

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Digital Portfolios, Evaluations, and Artifacts, Oh My! - Half Day

Some in the legislature are eager to find ways to institute merit pay. One such way was the the Master Educator Premium, which sunsetted in 2020 and was replaced with the Advanced Professional Endorsement. Regardless of the method or title, some in the legislature want to hold us accountable to either justify our low pay or our pay increases. While we know we are amazing teachers, we must convince them.

So how do we do that? Through data and evidence. Our administrators are not always aware of the awesome things we do in our classrooms day-to-day, so we have to keep track of documents, photos, videos, lists, etc. These are then compiled into our professional portfolios to demonstrate the work we're doing.

But what evidence will work? Which domain would an artifact fall under? How can I provide an overwhelming amount of evidence to negotiate a higher rating on my evaluation? Come to this session and find out.

Targeted to K-12.

Speakers

Alicia B. Purdy

Special Education Teacher, IEA Board, GR/PACE, CTL

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 135

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Leaders for Just Schools - INVITATION ONLY

Speakers

Marta A. Hernandez

Educator, Cassia County School District #151

Leona Alexander

Gifted and Talented Teacher, IEA HCR Committee, Boise School District

Lisa Ozuna

First Grade, Boise School District

Lindsey Smith

NEA Leaders for Just Schools Facilitator and Middle School Teacher

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
MLH

Leaders for Just Schools

8:30am PDT

Understanding and Supporting Dyslexic Learners - Full Day

Speakers

Jennifer Spears

High School Special Education Teacher, Lewiston School District

Wesli Houston

Wesli Kalbfleisch Houston was born and raised in Lewiston, Idaho. She has been working with children for 9 years (4 years in Pre-k and 5 years in the elementary education setting.) She currently works at Webster Elementary school as a 3rd/4th grade multi-age teacher and an Extra... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 115

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

From Burning Out to Burning Passion: Rekindling Your Love of Education - Full Day

Have you lost your love of teaching? Do you find yourself counting the days from vacation to vacation? Do you feel uninspired and disengaged? If so, you may be practicing "Quiet Quitting."

No matter what your role in education is, if you find yourself just showing up, putting in minimum effort, and going through the motions without passion or purpose, this course is for you"! In this session, you will learn how to identify "Quiet Quitting" and cultivate the working conditions for inspired engagement - despite challenging circumstances.

Come and learn the techniques required to refuel your fire, unlock your love for education again, and rekindle your daily motivation for the work.

Speakers

Julie Underwood

Founder/Owner, Focus For Leaders

Friday July 26, 2024 8:30am - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 208

Self-Care

10:15am PDT

Using Music to Grow Your Classroom - 90 Min

Participants in this course will learn strategies to enhance any classroom using music.

All educators at all levels can gain an understanding of simple techniques to help students learn better and retain materials longer. Classrooms that implement more music into the education process have fewer negative behaviors from students.

Participants will discover how to utilize music in the classroom, even if they don't have any self-proclaimed "musical skills".

Speakers

David Gibson

Middle School Band & Choir, Twin Falls Schools

I am a Middle School Band & Choir teacher in Twin Falls, Idaho, and I have been teaching since 1993. I also own a computer business that helps support my "teaching habit" where I consult with local businesses, build websites, and troubleshoot hardware and software based issues. I... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 136

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:00pm PDT

Association Member Benefits Overview - 90 Min

Speakers

Dick Chilcote

IEA Member Benefits Director

Jr. High Teacher - Twin Falls, 20 yearsIEA President - 1989-93IEA Board of Directors - 1980 - PresentDirector, IEA Member Benefits - 2000 - Present

David Glenn

Affiliate Relations Specialist, NEA Member Benefits, National Education Association

Friday July 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
SAC 112

Self-Care

1:00pm PDT

Communication from Classroom to Parents and Back Again - 90 Min

You will learn some tried and true procedures to communicate with parents via email, phone, and the messaging software that comes with PowerSchool (or other school management software).

We will discuss strategies for starting a new school year, scenarios for delivering bad news/good news, and explore the use of templates to streamline the communication process.

Please bring strategies to share. We are interested in what does and does not work for you.

Targeted to High School and Middle School teachers that find teacher to parent communication a chore.

Speakers

Michelle Tanberg

Long-time member, first time presenter! 30+ years in the 6-12 ELA classroom, most of it in the Nampa Schools. Nampa EA member, MEP, soon to be retired. I am a big fan of the IEA Professional Development, the Summer Institute, and the treasure trove of Idaho teachers working so hard... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
LIBRARY TCC

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

1:00pm PDT

Sharing Our Voices and Expertise for Better Public Education Policy and Discussion - Half Day

Would you like to be able to confidently represent your ideas and stances on public education issues? If so, this class is for you.

We'll cover the how and why of balancing logic, research-based evidence, and our own voices to compile written and verbal communication to share publicly. Our end goal is to produce at least one opinion piece that is ready to publish and/or use as testimony at a legislative hearing.

Please bring an electronic device to use during class.

Targeted for community-minded and politically engaged educators.

Speakers

Hester Comstock

Friday July 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 133

Leadership and Mentoring

1:00pm PDT

True You - Half Day

Learn how thoughtful decision-making can help with work/life balance, self-compassion, and build engagement in your building and your local union.

In this workshop, you'll have the opportunity to:

Learn how to take time for self-reflection;
Review your core values;
Understand the grounding power of knowing and living your purpose.
Practice authentic interactions with colleagues.

Speakers

Tracylea Balmer

Region Director, Idaho Education Association

I've had the pleasure of supporting educators with IEA since 2020. I'm a consummate planner (with 20 + years of fundraising and event management) with Hobbit-esque tendencies. Planning, second breakfast, and comfortable surroundings are my jam.

Denise Cobden

Region 1 Director, Idaho Education Association

Denise Cobden has been a Region 1 Director of the Idaho Education Association since September 2021. Prior to that she has worked as a Staff Attorney and Union Representative for the International Union of Operating Engineers and Professional and Technical Employees, Local 17 in Western... Read More →

Friday July 26, 2024 1:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 134

Union

2:45pm PDT

Guiding Their Journey: Mentoring 101 - 90 Min

Whether formal or informal, most educators beyond their third year have been asked to mentor a colleague, but they feel ill-equipped for this role. If you're one of these people, this class is for you.

Mentoring can happen informally with a new teaching partner or a new teacher assigned to the room next to yours. It can also be part of a formal program in a building or district.

This session will prepare participants with the qualities of an effective mentor, the tools to organize mentoring meetings, and steps to prepare for a mentor role throughout the school year.

Speakers

Cyndi Faircloth

6th Grade ELA / 7&8 Spanish, Moscow EA

Friday July 26, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
ACW 135

Classroom Basics

2:45pm PDT

Mission to Boost Student Motivation - 90 Min

Speakers

Jennifer Murray

science teacher, Wallace Jr/Sr High

I have taught middle school and high school science in Wallace for 17 years. I'm always looking for ways to improve how I teach and wanted to share what I'm learning.

Friday July 26, 2024 2:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
SAC 112

Leadership and Mentoring

7:00am PDT

Breakfast - 7 am - 8:15 am

Saturday July 27, 2024 7:00am - 8:15am PDT
Williams Conference Center

Meal

8:30am PDT

Dyslexia: It's All in the MIND - 90 Min

Speakers

Jennifer Spears

High School Special Education Teacher, Lewiston School District

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 136

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Supportive Communities United - 90 Min

We all have students who identify as LGBTQ+ in our classroom whether we realize it or not.

In this session, we will develop a better understanding of the LGBTQ+ community, learn how to support students in the LGBTQ+ community and reflect on our own practices within our classroom.

We need to ensure we are creating a safe place for all students to thrive.

Speakers

Cassie Horner

Teacher, Boise School District

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
SAC 112

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Equip Your Tool Belt for Secondary Classroom Management - 90 Min

Adventure Awaits! There is no more daunting adventure than trying to manage a classroom of secondary students having only the rudimentary skills you obtained from a college textbook.

Anyone who goes on an adventure should be equipped with proper tools. Whether you came to teach through a traditional or alternative route, this course will build your classroom management confidence in any secondary setting.

We will explore basic tenets of classroom management, collaborative methods of management appropriate for secondary students, and navigate a balance between being too strict or too lenient.

Put these strategies to the test in your own classroom!

Speakers

Chase James

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 10:00am PDT
ACW 133

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Traveling Trunks and Historical Adventures: Minidoka Incarceration Camp, Old Idaho Penitentiary - Half Day

Are you interested in inquiry-based learning and using historical objects to engage students in the study of history? Are you interested in bringing the Idaho State Historical Museum into your classroom? If so, this adventure is for you! Pack your trunk and get ready to dig into the Idaho State Historical Society's Traveling Trunks.

This session will provide you with an opportunity to explore two "Traveling Trunks" the Idaho State Historical Society has for use by Idaho Teachers. We will explore the Minidoka Incarceration Camp* (3-12 grade focus) and the Old Idaho Penitentiary* (6-12 grade focus) Traveling Trunks.

You will receive an introduction to what the trunks are and how you can access them for use in your
classroom. Participants will play the part of "student" in a lesson plan from one of the trunks and then small groups will explore the trunk offerings and collaborate with other participants to explore the contents of the other trunk.

Participants will leave with an awareness of the power of object-based learning and ideas for utilizing the traveling trunks in their classroom.

Targeted to Grades 3-12 and 6-12.

*Minidoka Incarceration Camp - In this trunk, authentic artifacts and reproductions from the Minidoka Relocation Center are analyzed to better comprehend Japanese American experiences during World War II. The objects include a plank of wood from the post office at Minidoka, a replica of a War Relocation Authority family number tag that was issued to an incarceree; an insignia patch of the 442nd Regimental Combat Team; the Nisei Soldiers of WWII Congressional Gold Medal; a baseball glove similar to gloves used in the 1940s; a carved wooden bird pin; The Minidoka Interlude, a book which offers an insight into camp life; and a swing band CD featuring songs from the WWII era. Artifacts are tangible links to the past; with careful examination they can reveal how people lived.

*Old Idaho Penitentiary - Discover the stories and circumstances behind the major riots and disturbances at the Old Idaho State Penitentiary through artwork, artifacts, stories, and more. Students will be challenged with thought-provoking questions that will ask them to consider how these events shaped the current state of corrections in Idaho.

Speakers

Vicki Lee Chase

Social Studies, Gifted and Talented, Broadcasting Technology Teacher, Blackfoot School District

Paige McCoy Niendorf

Interim Curator of Education and Education Specialist, Idaho State Museum

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
LIBRARY TCC

Leadership and Mentoring

8:30am PDT

Building Relationships: Adventures in Connecting with Students - Half Day

Speakers

Cyndi Faircloth

6th Grade ELA / 7&8 Spanish, Moscow EA

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 135

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

8:30am PDT

Evaluation Toolkit - Half Day

This session provides you with the tools necessary to make the most of your evaluation.

This will empower you to be pro-active in documenting your practices. You will leave this training with a toolkit in hand that provides you with a self-contained way to organize your documents and professional evidence. This handy toolkit cross-references the evidence it contains to assist educators in adopting best teaching practices in order to be rated higher on the Danielson Framework.

Speakers

David Gibson

Middle School Band & Choir, Twin Falls Schools

Saturday July 27, 2024 8:30am - 11:45am PDT
SAC 115

Trending Ideas and Leading Research

10:00am PDT

ESP Rights in Idaho Public Education - 90 Min

Speakers

Caitlin J. Pankau

Region 5 Director, Idaho Education Association

Saturday July 27, 2024 10:00am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 133

Union

10:15am PDT

Ethical Leadership Principles for Students - 90 Min

Speakers

Sarah Pelayo

Business Education, Minidoka County School Dist.

Saturday July 27, 2024 10:15am - 11:45am PDT
ACW 134

Leadership and Mentoring

10:15am PDT

Yoga Relaxation to Send You on Your Way - 90 Min

This relaxing yoga session that will put you in the right frame of mind and body to end the conference on a high note and travel in comfort.

For physical, mental and spiritual relaxation, wear loose fitting clothing. All shapes and sizes welcome!

Please bring a yoga mat if you have one.

Speakers