Keynote: Joe Sanfelippo
Dr. Joe Sanfelippo is the Superintendent of the Fall Creek School District in Fall Creek, WI. The Fall Creek School District was named an Innovative District in 2016 and 2017 by the International Center for Leadership in Education. Joe holds a BA in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from St. Norbert College, a MS in Educational Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, a MS in Educational Leadership, and a PhD in Leadership, Learning, and Service from Cardinal Stritch University.
Joe is also an adjunct professor in the Educational Leadership Department at Viterbo University. Joe has taught Kindergarten, 2nd Grade, and 5th Grade. He was also a school counselor and high school coach prior to taking on an elementary principal position in 2005. He has served as a principal in suburban and rural Wisconsin.
Joe started the #1minwalk2work Leadership Challenge and co-authored The Power of Branding-Telling Your School’s Story, Principal Professional Development: Leading Learning in a Digital Age and Hacking Leadership: 10 Ways Great Leaders Inspire Learning That Teachers, Students and Parents Love.
He was selected as 1 of 117 Future Ready Superintendents in 2014 and 1 of 50 Superintendents as a Personalized Learning Leader in 2016 by the US Department of Education. He attended summits at the White House for both distinctions. Joe was named 1 of 5 K-12 administrators to watch in 2018 by Education Dive. He has been a featured speaker in multiple states in the areas of Advancing the Use of Social Media for School Leaders, Telling Your School Story, Creating a Culture of Yes, and Personalized Professional Growth for Staff.
Connect with him @Joe_Sanfelippo and at his website.
Keynote: Tara Martin
Tara Martin is an enthusiastic educator, national speaker, and author who thrives on change and refuses to settle for the status quo. She has served as a classroom teacher, an instructional coach for several years, and most recently, a district administrator.
As the founder of #BookSnaps, the latest reading comprehension strategy currently implemented in seventeen countries, she is always seeking unique ways to make learning fun, relevant, and meaningful.
Tara is the author of the inspirational book, Be REAL: Educate from the Heart and Cannonball In, a motivating children’s book illustrated by Genesis Kohler. Tara firmly believes machines and artificial intelligence will never replicate an individual’s REAL identity–the unique strengths, talents, and life experiences of every human. Tara’s passion for education and love of writing led her to a new role where she coaches and serves educational authors as the Director of Public Relations and Communication for DBC, Inc.
Tara’s ambition is to lead a culture of innovative change, keep social-emotional learning at the heart of our work, and encourage others to Cannonball In and fulfill their true potential!
Connect with her @TaraMartinEDU and at her website.
IETA has worked with the hotels listed below to provide special rates for vendors and attendees.
Hotel Cards
Whether you select one of the hotels below or another hotel of your own choosing, we request that you fill out a hotel information card at the IETA registration desk.
Filling out this card helps us offset the cost of the conference; the number of hotel rooms utilized in the area for the conference affects the price IETA pays for the conference facilities. Your help with this is appreciated.
Hotels
TownePlace Suites by Marriot
| 2020 Rate | King – One King Bed and Sofa Sleeper $137.00 Double Queen Suites – Two Queen Beds $137.00 |
| Phone Number | (208) 429-8881 |
| Amenities | Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet, Indoor Pool and Spa, Complementary Parking, Complementary upgraded Wi-Fi, On site Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Complementary Shuttle to and from Airport |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about TownePlace here |
Grove Hotel
| 2020 Rate | $154 |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Nights |
| Booking Link | Grove Hotel Booking |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Boise
| 2020 Rate | $145 Standard Guest Room |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 331-1900 |
| Amenities | Free Continental Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi, Free Airport Shuttle, Fitness Center |
| Reservation Deadline | January 14, 2020 |
| Reservation Link | Reserve your room here. |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Hampton Inn. |
Hotel 43
| 2020 Rate | $169 Single King or Double Queen |
| Rooms Reserved | Sunday, Monday, Tuesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 342-4622 |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about Hotel 43 |
| Booking Link | Idaho Education Technology Association – Hotel 43 Booking Link |
Inn at 500 Capitol
| 2020 Rate | $157 |
| Rooms Reserved | Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Nights |
| Phone Number | (208) 391-2047 – Please mention Idaho Education Technology Conference |
| Amenities | Constructed in 2017, Boutique Hotel, Wi-Fi, Fitness Center, Valet Parking, Fireplaces; Complimentary Beer, Wine, and Snacks; Complimentary Transportation Throughout Boise and to/from Boise Airport |
| Reservation Deadline | January 10, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Inn at 500 Capitol. |
Courtyard Boise Downtown Marriott
| 2020 Rate | $149 |
| For reservations | Call 208-331-2700, Group Name Idaho Education Technology Association |
| Reservation Deadline | January 13, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Courtyard Boise Downtown Marriott. |
SpringHill Suites Boise Park Center
| 2020 Rate | $145 |
| For reservations | Book your group rate for Idaho Education Technology Association |
| Reservation Deadline | January 12, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the SpringHill Suites Boise Park Center |
Residence Inn Boise Downtown/University
| 2020 Rate | $159 – 189 per night |
| For reservations | Book your group rate for Idaho Education Technology Association |
| Reservation Deadline | January 12, 2020 |
| Hotel Details | Learn more about the Residence Inn Boise Downtown/University |
The nearest parking garages to the conference are shown on this map.
In order to accommodate more attendees this year, IETA offers attendees the choice of registering with provided meals or without.
Meal Options:
- Monday (Box Lunch) – $20
- Tuesday (Plated Lunch) – $20
- Wednesday (Box Lunch) – $20
If you did not purchase meals when you originally registered for IETA, you can sign up by sending us a request at ieta.events/support/.
All meal plans must be finalized by January 24, 2020, 12:00 p.m. MST.
Northwest Nazarene University
Credit Registration Deadline: February 14, 2020
Instructor
Dr. Sherawn Reberry
Superintendent
Middleton School District
IDLA On-Line Principal
sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us
Northwest Nazarene University
623 S University Blvd, Nampa, ID 83686
(208) 467-8011
Course Requirements
Attend and participate in at least 15 hours of course sessions.
Write a one page paper summarizing what you learned in the sessions you attended and submit it to Dr. Reberry at sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us by February 19, 2020.
For all questions regarding course content, please contact Dr. Reberry.
This course aligns with the 2019 IETA Conference. The conference is offered to teachers and administrators to broaden their horizons in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Presentations include breakout sessions offered by Microsoft, Apple, select northwest presenters and Idaho teachers. Technical seminars are also available for credit to technology professionals.
Register NowBoise State University
Credit Registration Deadline: February 13, 2020
Credit Cost: $60
Instructor
Dr. Sherawn Reberry
Superintendent
Middelton School District
IDLA On-Line Principal
sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us
Boise State University
1910 University Dr. Boise, ID 83725
(208) 426-3713
Course Requirements
Attend and participate in at least 15 hours of course sessions.
Write a one page paper summarizing what you learned in the sessions you attended and submit it to Dr. Reberry at sherawn.reberry@idla.k12.id.us by February 20, 2020.
For all questions regarding course content, please contact Dr. Reberry.
This course aligns with the 2020 IETA Conference. The conference is offered to teachers and administrators to broaden their horizons in the area of technology integration in the classroom. Presentations include breakout sessions offered by Microsoft, Apple, select northwest presenters and Idaho teachers. Technical seminars are also available for credit to technology professionals.
Important: You will receive an emailed confirmation of your registration once complete. If you do not receive this, encounter any problems, or would like to confirm your registration otherwise, please call the Central Registration Unit at (208) 426-1709.
Register NowUniversity of Idaho
Credit registration deadline: February 14, 2020
Credit Cost $60
Register onlineInstructor:
Cassidy Hall
Director, Doceo Center for Innovation + Learning
Associate Professor, College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
University of Idaho
875 Perimeter Drive, Moscow, ID 83844
(208) 885-9084
Course requirements:
Attend and participate in at least 15 hours of IETA conference sessions. The assignment for this course requires you to explain your main takeaways from the conference and how they may impact your personal growth as an educator. This assignment will be submitted on a Google Form. Click here to access assignment
Annual membership in the Idaho Education Technology Association is individual.
IETA is a non-profit organization and its operating activities are funded solely through membership fees. Your continued support of IETA is greatly appreciated.
The purpose of the Association shall be promoting and facilitating the use of technology in Idaho education. The Association shall promote, facilitate and sustain technology and all its users while enhancing the education of Idaho’s students for tomorrow’s technology.
Any Idaho K-12 public school employee or public school district appointed representative who is desirous of promoting the interest of the IETA and sharing in its work shall be eligible for membership and may be an active member paying the annual dues as provided in the Bylaws. An active member shall be entitled to vote, hold office, participate in all activities of the Association, and receive publications and other services of the Association.
Active members are also invited to attend regional meetings. IETA is divided into 6 regions and each region holds informative meetings about utilizing technology in education. These meetings usually have State Department of Education updates, vendors showing how to best utilize their products, and districts collaborating on technology use.
For more info about IETA: www.idahoedtech.org/
IETA grants have been made possible due to the generosity of our annual conference sponsors. IETA will fund a minimum of $10,000. Grant proposals can be written for up to $2,000.00. Please note only one grant submission per IETA member.
Timeline
- Submission Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Mountain
- Grants Awards Announced: Friday, December 13, 2019
- Grant Expenditure Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
- Documentation Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Grant Documents
Attendees may cancel by January 25, 2020 for a full refund.
Cancellations on or after January 25, 2020 will not be refunded.