Weekly Newsletter
Thursday September 14, 2023
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FOR ADMINISTRATORS
September is Suicide Prevention Month - Complimentary Resources Available for LEAs and Beyond
September is a time to raise awareness and spread the word about available suicide prevention resources. In addition to raising awareness, this month is also a time to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide with the goal of ensuring that everyone has access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.
Crisis Resources:
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Registration open for the 2023 Idaho Transition Institute
Local education agencies have the opportunity to hone their ability to serve their complete student population at the 2023 Idaho Transition Institute. This year's event will be held November 14 and 15 at the Riverside Hotel in Boise. The Institute allows school district and charter teams to connect with resources from partnering Idaho agencies and institutions of higher education that offer transition resources and experiences to students with disabilities.
School and community teams can go through the planning process toward developing an annual road map for maximizing transition opportunities and outcomes for the students they serve, while also participating in focused breakout and keynote sessions.
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Register Now for the Idaho School Boards Association Annual Convention
The 2023 Idaho School Boards Association (ISBA) Annual Convention will be held on November 15-17 at the Boise Centre in Boise. This event offers valuable learning opportunities for board members, superintendents, clerks, business managers and other administrators. An ISBA Business Session will also provide school boards the opportunity to discuss and vote on policy issues that will comprise ISBA's legislative platform for the upcoming year.
Learn More & Register Here
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Apply to Serve on the Curricular Materials Selection Committee
The SDE and the State Board of Education are accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Curricular Materials Selection Committee. Parents, school district trustees and teachers certified in Idaho are encouraged to apply. Committee members serve a 5-year term and evaluate all textbooks/instructional materials offered for adoption to make recommendations to the State Board of Education. Applications will be accepted until all vacancies are filled.
Learn More and Apply
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FOR TEACHERS
Register Now for the Air & Space STEM Outreach STEMtoSpace Program
The STEMtoSpace program is designed to facilitate engagement with school classrooms led by our military and civilian U.S. Space Force Guardians. The goal is to raise awareness and highlight the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), as well as our service’s contributions to national security and daily life. Interested educators are encouraged to register:
• When: December 1 - December 21
• What: One Guardian paired with one classroom for a 25 - 35 minute discussion
• Where: Virtual (with option for in-person as distance allows)
• Who: K-12 groups - classrooms, clubs, homeschool, JROTC, Civil Air Patrol, etc.
• Educator and Guardian will decide topics of discussion based on curriculum and Guardian position/role.
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Idaho Music Educators Association Mentorship Kickoff Event
Saturday, September 16, 2023 is IMEA's statewide Mentorship Program Kickoff for all of Idaho's new music instructors. It will be located in Boise and housing is covered on a first come, first serve basis for teachers traveling more than 100 miles.
Register for This Year's Mentorship Event
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Registration Now Open for the IATLC 2023 Fall Conference
The Idaho Association of Teachers of Language and Culture's (IATLC) fall conference applications are now open for both attendees and presenters. This year's event will take place on October 20 - 21 at Boise State University Student Union in Boise.
Register as an Attendee or Presenter
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Teachers Still Have Time to Apply to Boise State's STEM Teaching Fellowship Program
Prospective teachers interested in pursuing a pathway in STEM have the opportunity to make that interest a reality with Boise State University's STEM Teaching Fellowship. This specialized opportunity features:
- Initial teacher certificate and Master in Teaching degree
- 12 month duration (1 summer, 1 academic year)
- Paid tuition and fees + stipend for living expenses
- $10,000/year supplemental salary, first 4 years teaching
- Priority hiring consideration in partner rural-serving schools
- High quality curriculum, dedicated classroom support
- Hybrid format, with on and off-site supervision
- Follow-up mentoring and leadership support
Cohort starts in May 2024. Questions? Email Dr. Sara Hagenah, sarahagenah@boisestate.edu
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FOR PARENTS
Americanism Essay Contest For Grades 7–12: $1,500 Grand Prize
The FRA, Fleet Reserve Association National Headquarters, represents the interests of enlisted members of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. They also sponsor an annual essay contest to promote the spirit of Americanism and patriotism among our country's youth.
Details:
- FRA's Americanism Essay Contest is open to all students, grades 7 through 12, including home-school students.
- Essays should be 350 words in length
- The grand national winner receives $1,500.
- Other winners receive $1,000 for 1st place, $750 for 2nd place and $500 for 3rd place.
- Submissions due before on or before December 1
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Open an IDeal Idaho College Savings Program account by September 30 and receive a $25 contribution from IDeal
IDeal Idaho College Savings Program accounts help families invest in their children's future education! Funds saved in this account can be used for tuition at any K-12 public, private or religious school and at any eligible higher education institution anywhere in the country, not just in Idaho. The first 100 accounts created with recurring contributions between September 1 and September 30 will receive a $25 contribution from the IDeal Idaho College Savings Program.
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Students Encouraged to Apply for the United States Senate Youth Program
The 62nd annual United States Senate Youth Program Washington Week will be held in Washington, D.C. March 2–9, 2024. Two student leaders from each state will spend a week in Washington experiencing national government in action.
All delegates will be provided with transportation, accommodations and meal expenses as well as a $10,000 scholarship for undergraduate studies, with encouragement to pursue coursework in history and political science.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Applicants must be actively serving in a high-level, peer-elected position
- Applicants must be a junior or senior in high school
The deadline to apply is October 22.
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Staff highlight: Jennifer Butler
Meet Jennifer Butler, our lead coordinator for school nutrition programs like the National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, the Afterschool Snack Program and more! Jennifer has been in this role for nearly nine years, providing training and technical assistance to school districts as they administer federally-funded meal services for Idaho students. A graduate of Boise High School, Jennifer earned a bachelor's in elementary education from Idaho State University before joining the Peace Corps to teach both adults and children in the Federated States of Micronesia. Upon returning to the U.S., Jennifer managed a housing complex for miners on the job in Montana and taught grades 6-8 in Las Vegas before then moving to Boise. She worked for the City of Boise as an investigative analyst conducting oversight of the police department for twelve years. For three of those years, she also taught reading to English language learners at the College of Western Idaho after earning her master’s degree in Literacy from Boise State University.
Jennifer was excited to join the SDE because she loves being involved in education and getting out into schools around the state. She wants to make sure school nutrition is never taken for granted. Proper nutrition keeps students fueled for learning and meal times at school offer an important opportunity to socialize. Jennifer wants school nutrition professionals to know they make a difference!
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