Nominations Sought for 2025 CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year
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The Idaho Department of Education is again seeking nominations for the state’s most prestigious award for educators, CapEd Credit Union Idaho Teacher of the Year.
Applications to nominate a teacher are now open. The award is open to all Idaho public and charter school educators teaching any subject at any grade level. Nominations are due to the Idaho Department of Education by March 18. All nominated teachers will be notified on March 22 and will have until May 20 to submit their applications. The winning educator will be announced in the fall.
The 2025 Idaho Teacher of the Year will receive a cash award of $10,000 courtesy of CapEd Credit Union and will travel across the state to share with other educators, legislators and policymakers about teaching, curriculum, best practice and more. They will also serve as Idaho’s nominee for National Teacher of the Year. Please visit the Teacher of the Year webpage at the button below to learn more or to access the online nomination form:
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Professional Standards Commission Now Accepting Recommendation Proposal Forms
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The Professional Standards Commission (PSC) is accepting proposals from school districts and charter schools, educator preparation providers, public education stakeholder groups and members of the public to help improve the quality of educator preparation, educator certification and educator ethics in the state of Idaho. Complete proposals will be reviewed by the Commission and may be recommended to the State Board of Education for consideration.
The PSC makes recommendations to the State Board of Education and renders decisions that provide Idaho with competent, qualified and ethical educators who are dedicated to rigorous standards, pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade student achievement and improved professional practice.
To make a proposal, fill out and submit the recommendation proposal form at the button below: |
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Registration Now Open for the SSWAI Youth Issues Today Conference
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Registration for the 2024 Youth Issues Today Conference, presented by the School Social Work Association of Idaho, is now open. The event is aimed at school mental health professionals who are interested in learning practical skills to work with students with Tier 2 behaviors with a focus on supporting students with regulation.
This year's conference will take place on March 7 and 8 in Boise. Download the conference flyer here or secure your place at this year's conference at the link below: |
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Improved Emergency Closure Form Now Available
The Idaho Department of Education’s website now has an improved version of its Emergency Closure form available. Some examples of changes are:
- The form no longer requires a signature. Instead, it asks for the superintendent or charter school administrator’s name and phone in order to certify the information.
- The Excel sheet is protected so only the green cells are able to be selected or modified.
- The form can now be emailed as an Excel file or PDF.
Please note that the form should be submitted within a few school days of the closure. Once available, board minutes showing approval of the emergency closure should follow.
Access the Emergency Closure Form
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Upcoming IYSPP Prevention Program Trainings
The Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program (IYSSP) is providing two upcoming trainings aimed at school health personnel, including nurses, counselors, social workers, psychologists and more:
- Special Populations, Feb. 8: This training will focus on at-risk minority populations, addressing risk factors including abuse, neglect, trauma, interaction with the juvenile justice system, foster care, mistreatment due to minority status and more.
- Non-Suicidal Self Injury Intervention, Feb. 22: This free, 90-minute virtual training will cover aspects of non-suicidal self injury and how school health professionals can safely and effectively intervene on this behavior.
Special Populations Training Link
Non-Suicidal Self Injury Training Link
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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 the month of February and early March 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 Debi 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)
- March 1 | Migrant Student Information System (MSIS) Data Reporting; Instructional Services, Supportive Services, Priority for Services and Continuation of Services | Contact Maria "Yuni" Rueda Barrera (208-332-6907).
- March 1 | Request for New Safety Busing | Contact Lori Olsen (208-332-6851).
- March 1 | Migrant Student Information System (MSIS) Data Reporting verified up to date | Contact Maria "Yuni" Rueda Barrera (208-332-6907).
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Summer Networking and Conference Opportunities for Educators
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Educators in Idaho looking for ways to broaden their learning this summer have two upcoming options for networking and professional development:
- From the Idaho Teacher Association for the Gifted: EduFest 2024. This is a save-the-date for ITAG's anticipated 2024 summer conference. A preview webinar, "Meet the Team," will be held on February 28 at 5 p.m. MST. Register for the webinar at the button below or click here to learn more about this summer's conference.
- From the Idaho Art Education Association: Winter Recharge Workshop. Registration is now open for IDEA's annual winter recharge workshop. This year's event is being held virtually and will take place February 24 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with a 9:30 a.m. pre-workshop session. Click here to learn more or register at the button below:
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Professional Development: Math Instructors
Hone your craft with math instructors from around Idaho with several upcoming professional development webinars:
Idaho Math Transitions monthly webinars start February 12, 4:30 p.m. MST
The first in this webinar series will feature three Idaho school districts that have made big changes in their approach to high school math. Download the webinar flyer or register here.
Do the Math. Save a Life! Webinar: Feb 6, 11 a.m. MST
This webinar, provided in cooperation with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) provides an overview of the open source Algebra lessons that utilize the ITD crash data dashboard. Participants can attend in person or can receive a recorded version. Register for both here.
Idaho Council Teachers of Mathematics Webinar, March 6, 5 p.m. MST
Jon Orr and Kyle Pearce from Make Math Moments Matter will speak about using tasks that promote reasoning and alternatives to the “I Do, We Do, You Do” lesson model. Register here.
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Request Tailored Training from the Idaho Science Coach Team
Did you know that you can request free, tailored professional development from the Idaho Science Coaches team? The Idaho Science Coaches are a FREE resource provided to help schools to:
- Shift science instruction to 3D teaching and learning.
- Mentor new science teachers.
- Build, model, and co-teach 3D science lessons.
- Locate and build resources.
- Map curriculum.
- Align classroom assessment to Idaho State Standards.
- Brainstorm as a thinking partner.
Looking for support near you? Contact your regional coordinator, or get in touch with the Idaho Department of Education:
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Advanced Opportunities: Students and Parent Information Webinar
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Both students and parents are encouraged to join Idaho Department of Education staff to learn more about Idaho's Advanced Opportunities program. An informative webinar will be provided on March 4 from 6 - 7 p.m. MST and on April 2 from 6 - 7 p.m. MST. The webinar will provide an overview of the Advanced Opportunities programs, including frequently asked questions and steps for successful student planning.
Advanced Opportunities allows students to individualize their high school learning plan to get a jump start on their future. Options include dual credit, workforce training, certification exams, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs. Click here to learn more about the program or register for a webinar at the buttons below: |
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One Month Remaining: Idaho Opportunity Scholarship Applications Due March 1
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Idaho students have one month remaining to apply for the Idaho Opportunity Scholarship. Applications are open now and will close on March 1. This need-based award requires a 2.7 unweighted cumulative GPA and scholarship funds are available per academic year. Recipients must renew each year and are eligible to receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years. Students must also attend one of these eligible Idaho colleges or universities:
- Boise State University
- Brigham Young University – Idaho
- College of Idaho
- Idaho State University
- Lewis-Clark State College
- Northwest Nazarene University
- University of Idaho
- Western Governors University
Find out more about the application or apply at the button below:
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