Idaho Public Schools and Charters Now Eligible for the Vape Detectors Pilot Grant
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Idaho public districts and charters are now eligible to apply for the Vape Detectors Pilot Grant, funded by the Millennium Fund and administered by the Idaho Department of Education. The grant will be posted on the SDE website under the Safe and Drug Free link and emailed to superintendents, business managers, and Safe and Drug Free coordinators. The application is due on or before Tuesday, February 27. Please contact Katie Watkins at 208-332-6959 with any questions or apply for the grant opportunity at the button below. To locate the application on the webpage, scroll to the bottom of the page and expand the Vape Detectors Pilot Grant section. |
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Summer Food Service Program Sponsors Sought in Targeted Areas
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The Idaho Department of Education is seeking sponsors for this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Sponsors are sought all across the state, especially in rural areas where coverage gaps exist. The department is partnering with the Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force to increase awareness and recruitment. Areas of need include:
Region 1:
• The SFSP lacks adequate coverage in the communities of St. Maries, Boundary County, Kootenai, Kellogg and Wallace.
Region 2:
• The only SFSP sponsors in Region 2 are in Lewiston, Lapwai, Moscow and Grangeville.
Region 3:
• Only the Boise and West Ada school districts, as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Ada County currently cover Ada County.
Region 6:
• SFSP does not have sponsors in Custer and Teton counties and only one in Lemhi County.
Application information will be provided to eligible sponsors and is due to the Idaho Department of Education by April 26. Department approval is required prior to program operation. For more information on becoming a Summer Food sponsor or a feeding site, call (208) 332- 6828 or visit the SFSP page at the button below:
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E-Rate Form 471 Due Date Approaching
If you are responsible for your school’s E-Rate filings and need a refresher on the process, please sign up for an E-rate refresher webinar. Trainings will cover:
- How to navigate the E-Rate EPC portal
- How to upload new contracts
- How to create and submit your Form 471 application
- How to respond to requests for more information
Available dates and times:
- Jan 31 - 11:00 a.m. MST
- Feb 14 - 11:00 a.m. MST
- Feb 28 - 11:00 a.m. MST
- Mar 13 - 11:00 a.m. MST
The E-Rate Program (USAC) will also be providing webinars that you can register for here.
Register for an E-Rate Training
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Clean School Bus Rebate Program Deadline Extended
The EPA is extending the 2023 rebate application window to be responsive to stakeholder feedback, including that additional time would be helpful in order to appropriately engage with partners like utilities and school boards ahead of submitting an application. All applications for the 2023 CSB Rebate Program must now be submitted by 2 p.m. MST on February 14.
The EPA is offering at least $500 million for electric, propane and compressed natural gas school buses through the 2023 Clean School Bus Rebate Program. Local education agencies are encouraged to apply to receive up to $345,000 per bus to help their communities make the transition to clean school buses.
Learn More About the Program on the EPA Website
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Upcoming Deadlines on the Idaho Department of Education Data Acquisition Calendar
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The 2023-2024 Data Acquisition Calendar shows deadlines on documents, reports and more, including who the deadline applies to, details about the required submissions as well as the departmental contacts for both submissions and questions.
Upcoming deadlines for early though mid-February are:
Districts Only:
- February 1 | Application for Impact Aid | Contact Johanna Jones (208-332-6968).
Districts & Charters:
- February 1 | Migrant Student Information System (MSIS) Data Reporting; Instructional Services, Supportive Services, Priority for Services, Continuation of Services | Contact Josh Noteboom at jnoteboom@sde.idaho.gov.
- February 1 | SFA Onsite Review | Contact the NSLP Team (208-332-6820).
- February 14 | General Supervision File Review (GSFR) Compliance Notifications | Contact Debbie Smith (208-332-6915).
- February 15 | GEAR UP Semester 1 Data | Contact Jacque Deahl (208-332-6946)
- February 15 | Independent Review of Applications | Contact Melissa Cook (208-332-6830)
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Professional Development Opportunities for Idaho STEM Educators: Classes Start Now
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The Idaho Science Coaches are pleased to bring STEM educators statewide a variety of online and in-person professional development options starting in January. Credits are available through NNU, CSI and ISU.
Winter Digital Workshops:
Winter In-Person Workshops:
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Are You Hiring? Don't Miss the Education and Graduate School Fair from Northwest Nazarene University
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Local education agencies looking to grow their educator and administrative workforce are encouraged to attend Northwest Nazarene University's education and graduate school fair. The fair will be held on Tuesday, February 6 from 2 - 6 p.m. at the NNU campus in Nampa.
If you're hiring, NNU has ways to connect with prospective and recent graduates. Contact Chenoa Woods at chenoawoods@nnu.edu to register for the fair or to share your job opportunities with NNU students. Potential employers can also connect with NNU graduates via the Handshake app to connect with additional qualified candidates.
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Invite Students to Apply to Cornell University's Precollege Summer Program
Do you have students who might benefit from college-level summer study at Cornell? The Cornell University Precollege Studies Program offers rigorous online courses taught by top Cornell faculty. Students will:
- Get a head start on their college journey while earning 3 to 8 credits
- Prep for college applications with one-on-one admissions counseling
- Enhance college applications with a Cornell transcript
Learn more about available courses and access registration materials on the Cornell Precollege Studies webpage.
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Conference for Idaho Social Studies Teachers: What Makes a Nation?
Social studies educators in Idaho are encouraged to save the date for an upcoming conference opportunity. "What Makes a Nation?" is hosted by Boise State University's Symposium on Civic and History Education.
The conference will take place August 1 - 2 at Boise State University. This year's event features a keynote address by Dr. Shelley Rigger, a political scientist from Davidson College in North Carolina, as well as concurrent sessions from content and pedagogy experts. A call for proposals will follow soon. Visit the conference webpage to learn more or download the Save-the-Date flyer at the button below.
Download the Program Flyer |
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Explore the Idaho Department of Education's Complete Parent Corner Website
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Parents in Idaho have a dedicated place to access resources aimed directly at their ongoing needs. Parents of school-age children can access downloadable and printable resources designed to help them successfully guide their students through the public school system and beyond. Parents will find helpful information on topics like:
- School choice guidance
- Tools for communicating with schools
- Driver education
- Health and safety support
- College and career guidance
- Unique family needs
- Laws and legislation
- Up-to-date statements from Superintendent of Public Instruction Debbie Critchfield
- And more
Visit the website at the link below, or for questions please contact Parent Engagement & School Choice Coordinator Rachel Burk at 208-332-6956. |
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FEMA Seeks Leaders for Youth Preparedness Council
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FEMA has opened applications for its Youth Preparedness Council, a program bringing teens together from across the nation who are interested and engaged in community preparedness. Students in grades eight through 11 living in FEMA Region 10 (Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington), may be invited to join the FEMA Region 10 YPC, a similar council that focuses specifically on creating projects within these four states. This is a great opportunity for students to share their ideas and feedback with FEMA, improve their leadership skills and develop preparedness projects.
Youth interested in applying to the council must submit a completed application form and provide two letters of recommendation. All applications and supporting materials must be submitted no later than March 4. New council members will be announced by June 2024.
To access the application materials, read about the current council members or for more information about the Youth Preparedness Council, visit the Youth Preparedness Council page at the button below:
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