IASA Monthly Momentum: Leadership Spotlight

Join us monthly  (1 pm MST/ 12 pm PST) for IASA Monthly Momentum: Leadership Spotlight, where Idaho’s educational leaders take the stage to share hot topics and innovative solutions happening in their schools! Each session will feature a member or panel of members discussing real challenges and how they’re addressing them to inspire and empower others.

Women in Leadership 

January 28th


This month we explore how some of the leading ladies of Idaho education are building and strengthening the leadership pipeline in and around their school systems, particularly for other aspiring women leaders. 

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Education Advocacy in Idaho 

Held December 5th 

What turns a legislator into a champion for your schools? How do you get your community rallying behind education? Join Idaho leaders who've cracked the code on advocacy that gets results. Learn their tested strategies, borrow their best ideas, and build connections with peers who understand your challenges. 

PANELISTS:

Dr. Becky Meyer - Lake Pend Oreille School District

Scott Muir - Soda Springs School District

Dr. Derek Bub - West Ada School District

Join these educational leaders who've successfully championed their district's needs. Our panel features superintendents who have:

Built lasting relationships with legislators and policymakers

Secured community partnerships

Created compelling data narratives

Influenced policy decisions

Mobilized stakeholder support

Learn practical strategies from those who've turned advocacy into action. Our featured leaders will share real examples, challenges overcome, and lessons learned.


 All the Good Stuff About Certified Evaluations and Desk Audits 

Held January 7th 

Elevate your approach to educational evaluations in just one power-packed hour! Join fellow Idaho education leaders for an engaging session that will revolutionize how you think about and conduct teacher and pupil services evaluations.

FEATURED PANELISTS:

Jon Rehder - Cottonwood School District, Superintendent/Elementary Principal 

Brian Kress - Blackfoot School District, Superintendent 

Why You Can't Miss This:

  • Discover evidence-based strategies that streamline your evaluation process
  • Learn time-saving techniques that maintain compliance while maximizing impact
  • Network with peers and share successful practices
  • Get practical tools you can implement immediately
  • Explore latest Idaho-specific requirements and best practices
  • Learn about special education and pupil services specific scenarios that improve professional growth, advance people on the career ladder, and improve your compliance with the law



Enhancing Student Wellbeing

Held October 31st 

Join us as we discuss the critical importance of understanding and enhancing student well-being, addressing mental health, and suicide risk in our schools. We'll explore strategies some Idaho school leaders are using to provide support, foster resilience, and create safer environments for our youth.

PANELISTS:

KIM EIMERS, LEWISTON

LEVI POWER, ANDREW WRAY, & ANDREA GOCHNOUR, BURLEY (CASSIA)

RANDY JENSEN, AMERICAN FALLS




Implementing Cell Phone Ban Policies

 

We kicked off the series on October 1st with a focus on Cell Phone Bans, with insights from leaders who have implemented policies to reduce distractions and improve student engagement. We heard from Dr. Jim Foudy, Blaine Co. Schools and learned about their implementation process, as well as the data they have been able to collect to start to evaluate impact. 

 

"By limiting cell phone use in classrooms, we’re not just reducing distractions—we’re creating space for deeper engagement, meaningful connections, and focused learning."

Dr. Jim Foudy    |    BCSD