The 2018 IEA Summer Institute is four days of the best professional development available for public school educators and support staff offered in the state of Idaho. Our theme this year is "Set The Stage for Success" and with our fun movie inspired decorations, you are the star!

You will be able to personalize your training schedule throughout the four days of Summer Institute. The first two days are full-day training sessions, the third and fourth day are a variety of sessions divided into 90 minute segments so you can choose the professional development offerings that best meet your needs as an educator. For $60 per credit, you can earn up to three (3) NNU credits by attending all four days of the Institute.

KEYNOTE:

On Friday, our star attraction will be Dr. Casey Reason as our Keynote Speaker during lunch. He will also be doing an extended presentation Friday evening during a sit-down dinner free to conference participants and a no-host bar provided in the Williams Conference Center. Learn more about Dr. Reason.

REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN/SOCIAL:

Registration and dorm check-in for the conference is the evening of Tuesday, July 24. Check-in begins at 4 pm in the lobby of the Williams Conference Center. Our Movie Premier Social begins at 4 pm and will feature appetizers, a no-host bar, music, vendor tables and a "Lights! Camera! Action!" Photo Booth to capture you in your best light during your premier! Bring your items to donate to the Silent (Movie) Auction which will benefit the IEA Political Action Committee.

SCHEDULE:

The 4-day Summer Institute begins with breakfast, Wednesday, July 25th at 7:30 am. The first two days of the instutute will feature six full-day professional development sessions from which to choose. On the third and fourth day, you will choose from a variety of 90-minute (some are longer) sessions that fall within 5 strands: Trending Ideas in Education, Technology, Leadership and Mentoring, Classroom Basics and Self-Preservation.

View all of the courses: https://idahoea.org/wp-content/uploads/2018SumInstCourses.pdf

COST:

It pays to be an IEA member! IEA members attend for FREE including breakfast and lunch each day of the Institute, an air conditioned dorm room, and carpooling reimbursment at .25 cents per mile. A small deposit used to guarantee your spot, will be refunded shortly after you attend the Institute.

Non-IEA members may attend the Institute by paying a (non-refundable) registration fee of $250 for days 1 & 2 and $250 for days 3 & 4, or $500 for all four days. Non-members are responsible for their own hotel costs and arrangements but are provided breakfast and lunch each day as well as dinner Friday night.

Up to three credits are available for those who attend the entire Institute.

Don't miss this amazing opportunity!