Lifelines Suicide Awareness Training Program - Free Online Training for Educators
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The Idaho Youth Suicide Prevention Program is rolling out a new online training designed for administrators, teachers and anyone working in a school setting. Learn about strategies for postvention, intervention and prevention in three, full-day trainings. Schools that send one staff member to each raining will receive access to the full online Lifelines Comprehensive Trilogy.
The Lifelines series is a comprehensive, whole-school best practices program specifically designed for secondary school communities. This unique program educates the school community about how to successfully address and respond not only to suicide, but to any type of traumatic death that affects the school population. With in-depth references and detailed plans, these trainings address a variety of techniques and strategies schools can use when faced with these issues.
Trainings will be held on the following dates:
Download the Lifelines Suicide Awareness Program flyer at the button below:
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E-Rate Webinars: Additional Dates Added, One-on-One Assistance Available
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If you are responsible for your school’s annual E-rate paperwork, Idaho’s Broadband and E-rate Services Team is here to help you get started!
The Broadband Reimbursement Program assists schools through the annual E-rate funding program and will reimburse the costs of monthly internet services that are not covered by E-rate. This state funding is overseen by the Education Opportunity Resource Committee (EORC), and is supplemented by the Broadband Infrastructure Improvement Grant (B.I.I.G.).
Join in on a training webinar or schedule a one-on-one training with the E-rate team at the button bellow:
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2024 Educator Career Fair: Information for LEAs
Showcase your Idaho public school, district or charter school at a regional Educator Career Fair, sponsored by the Idaho Department of Education. At the Educator Career Fairs, districts and charters can meet certificated educators, career changers and/or individuals interested in teaching through an alternative authorization.
Dates and locations for this year's fairs are:
- Idaho Falls: March 11, 12
- Twin Falls: March 13, 14
- Lewiston: March 18, 19
- Coeur d’Alene: March 20, 21
- Meridian: April 1, 2
Idaho districts and charters can reserve a free exhibition space at the career fair. Exhibition space is limited, and space is reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve your space at a regional Educator Career Fair, follow the instructions at the link below.
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Hiring Support for LEAs: Technical Assistance Sessions
Schools, districts and charters attending the 2024 Educator Career Fairs are encouraged to take advantage of new technical assistance sessions, provided by Idaho Department of Education staff prior to each regional career fair. Districts will receive training on subjects like alternate authorizations, professional endorsements and assignment reporting guidance, all provided free of charge.
Local education agencies can then to put the session topics to immediate use: following the training sessions, they will proceed straight to the career fair event space to set up their exhibition areas before meeting directly with both certificated and prospective educators. Learn more about this year's regional career fairs here or secure your place at one of the technical assistance sessions at the link below:
Register for a Technical Assistance Session
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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.
There are no remaining February deadlines - below are upcoming deadlines through March:
Districts Only:
- March 22 | Form 6 and Virtual FTE Forms | Contact Branwyn Phillips | 208-332-6875
Charters Only:
- March 15 | Charter School Significant Expansion/Enrollment | Contact Lisa Pofelski Rosa | 208-332-6916
Districts & Charters:
- 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
- March 10 | Coordinated Early Intervening Services | Contact Lisa Pofelski-Rosa | 208-332-6916
- March 15 | Lunch Eligibility Report | Contact Melissa Cook | 208-332-6830
- March 15 | CLDS Data Corrections | Contact Kathy Gauby | 208-332-6889
- March 15 | Staff Assignment Credential Reporting | Contact Cina Lackey | 208-332-6936
- March 17 | ISEE Coding for McKinney-Vento Students for data collection period 8/15/22 - 3/3/23 | Contact Emily Sommer | 208-332-6904
- March 22 | ISEE Data Corrections - May 15th Foundation Payment | Contact Dean Reich | 208-332-6983
- March 31 | Deadline to request tuition waiver from the State Board of Education | Contact Julie Oberle | 208-332-6843
- March 31 | Title I-A Federal Programs Self-Assessment | Contact Michelle Perreira | 208-332-6942
Charters and LEAs:
- March 17 | Certification of Low Income Student Count for Charter LEAs | Contact Lisa Pofelski Rosa | 208-332-6916
Post-Secondary Groups:
- March 10 | College Enrollment and Retention Report | Contact Jacque Deahl | 208-332-6946
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Public Service Announcement - One Pill Can Kill: A Call for Teen Fentanyl Awareness in Idaho
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Local education agencies are encouraged to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl with a public service announcement created just for students. In the video, provided by the USAO fir the District of Idaho, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwitt and DEA Assistant Special Agent in Charge Matt Gromm share information about the significant danger that fentanyl poses to Idaho's students. From counterfeit pills to discussing how teens are targeted by drug dealers in Idaho, students will receive a thorough walkthrough on how fentanyl can affect their families, schools and community.
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Building a Thinking State Math Meet-Ups: Spring 2024
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The Idaho Department of Education and the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics (ICTM) invite teachers who have been working with Building Thinking Classrooms strategies to participate in a Regional Math Meet-Up. These meet-ups provide teachers an opportunity to participate in a demonstration lesson from a member of Peter Liljadahl’s team and discuss successes and challenges with their Building Thinking Classrooms implementation. Registration is due by March 8.
Locations and dates for this year's events are as follows:
- Region 1 | Coeur d' Alene | April 4
- Region 2 | Moscow | April 5
- Region 3A | Meridian | March 9
- Region 3B | Caldwell | March 8
- Region 4 | Twin Falls | May 3
- Region 5 | Pocatello | April 19
- Region 6 | Idaho Falls | April 20
Find out more about the regional events and register at the button below:
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Webinar: How to Make Math Moments Through Tasks that Promote Reasoning
This is the third of three webinars in the Idaho Council of Teachers of Mathematics ICTM's 2023-2024 webinar series: Building a Thinking State through Mathematical Tasks. In this session, participants will learn how to engage their students by planning and delivering lessons that ditch the “I Do, We Do, You Do” model of instruction and begin moving towards teaching through rich tasks to leverage student curiosity, promote resilience and produce thinkers.
Participants will also gain access to open resources that will help educators to begin making a noticeable difference in their classroom immediately. The webinar will be held March 6 from 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Click here to register
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Migrant Summer Leadership Institute 2024: Call for Staff Applications
The Migrant Program is looking for senior and junior counselors to support the 2024 Migrant Leadership Institute at Boise State University on June 10-16. MSLI brings together 50 migrant high school students from across Idaho to develop leadership skills, explore postsecondary opportunities, build relationships and expand their networks. Senior counselors must have a teaching certificate and will stay full-time with students. Junior counselor positions do not need to be certified, but do require having experience working with secondary students. All staff will stay on campus with students and will participate in all parts of MSLI. Click here to email Maria "Yuni" Rueda Barrera or call her at 208-332-6907 with any questions.
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FEMA Accepting Youth Preparedness Council Applications
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Do you know a young leader who is passionate about making a positive impact on their community? The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is looking for students in grades 8 - 11 interested in supporting disaster preparedness to join the Youth Preparedness Council (YPC).
Why Is It Important for Youth to Apply?
FEMA created the Youth Preparedness Council in 2012 to bring together young leaders from across the country who are interested in supporting disaster preparedness locally and nationally. The YPC provides young people an opportunity to present their perspectives, feedback and opinions to FEMA staff. During their terms, YPC members can make a difference in their community and gain valuable leadership and emergency management experience.
Who would be a great YPC member?
Students in grades eight through 11 who have a passion for preparedness and helping others, are involved in their community and have an aptitude for working on teams and as leaders are great candidates for the YPC.
How to Apply?
The online application is open through Monday, March 4. To learn more about the YPC and application requirements, visit the YPC website or apply at the button below: |
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Tax Reminder for IDeal Savings Accounts
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As tax season draws to a close, parents paying into IDeal 529 education savings accounts are reminded that they are eligible for a state tax deduction through the program.
Want to learn more about IDeal? Join program organizers at their next webinar session to learn more about saving for education with an IDeal 529 account.
Tax benefits include:
- Tax-deferred earnings and tax-free withdrawals for qualified expenses
- State income tax deduction for Idaho taxpayers of up to $6,000 ($12,000 married, filing jointly) per year from adjusted gross income
- Estate planning advantages: reduce your personal taxable estate by making five years' worth of gifts (up to $90,000; $180,000 married, filing jointly) in one lump sum
- 20% tax credit for Idaho employers of up to $500 per employee, per year for contributions made to the employee’s IDeal account
Visit the IDeal College Savings Program website at the button below to learn more and apply:
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