Dave Lyman, Deanna Didier and Angie Arnett were part of the ESP contingent in Pocatello ESP Jeni Fereday presented at Summer Institute. The IEA’s Summer Institute provides tremendous opportunities for all types of professional educators, including our amazing ESP members. In July, many ESPs flocked to Pocatello for the Association’s marquee professional development event. Idaho…
IEA members had a rip-roarin’ good time and rounded up corrals-full of information and ideas at the annual summer institute, held this year on the campus of Idaho State University in Pocatello.
Lindsey Matthews Lewiston Education Association Twitter @MissLindseyM What would you learn about if you were given structured time during the workday to follow your passion? Teachers have a tough, but extremely rewarding job. Great teachers inspire and make a difference, but great classrooms have students inspiring each other. Passion-based learning gives students the opportunity to…
By Billie Wixom Skyline High School, Idaho Falls Idaho Falls Education Association Classroom management is one of the first classes taught in the College of Education, and it is a constant source of professional development. Rightly so, for students are rarely disobedient if they are actively engaged in learning. Teachers must also be actively engaged…
We are excited to introduce a new social media site for IEA members and professional educators. NEA Ed Communities is a great place to connect and engage with fellow educators on a wide variety of topics—from classroom management and pedagogy discussions to association organizing strategies to technology tips—and many, many more. The IEA is already…
Debbie White. After nearly 30 years of service to IEA members, Debbie is retiring from her post as the Region Associate for the Eastern Idaho Region Organizing Center. “Debbie has been an extremely valuable asset to the IEA and has been a friend to members and professional educators throughout the state,” says IEA Executive Director…