2024 IEA Summer Institute

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Targeted to K-12.

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.