Idaho Education Association Region 4

04/10/2026

If you care about Idaho’s public schools, don’t keep this to yourself.

⚖️ House Bill 516 impacts educators’ ability to speak up for themselves and their students.
📞 Contact the Governor. Ask for a veto.
👥 Then share this post or graphic with 3 people who should do the same.

Read more about this legislation: https://bit.ly/4sxIKmd

03/19/2026

Your IEA membership gives you unlimited access to all CTL offerings at no cost: Non-Members are welcoming to join us for a small fee. If you’d like to earn university credit, you can purchase credits through Idaho State University for just $55 each. Here is an amazing class being offered in two locations that will help you reflect on your teaching journey!!
4/11/26 Reflect, Renew, and Reimagine Your Teaching - Pocatello
4/25/26 Reflect, Renew, and Reimagine Your Teaching - Jerome
Explore upcoming courses and take advantage of this incredible member benefit today! Please see the 👉 Visit the IEA Center for Teaching and Learning https://ctlidaho.org for a list of upcoming classes.

01/26/2026

Read the amazing article about our Co-Presidents for JEA!!

How did two Jerome educators go from zero union involvement to co-presidents in a matter of months? This is the story of Julie Kirk and Rachel Delvalle and their first year as leaders.

01/23/2026

Your IEA membership gives you unlimited access to all CTL offerings at no cost: Non-Members are welcoming to join us for a small fee. If you’d like to earn university credit, you can purchase credits through Idaho State University for just $55 each. Here are two classes that are coming up in January and February!!

1/31/26 The Idaho Educator Code of Ethics: Professional Responsibility in Practice

2/21/26 Professional Boundaries: Building Trust with Students and Colleagues

Explore upcoming courses and take advantage of this incredible member benefit today! Please see the 👉 Visit the IEA Center for Teaching and Learning https://ctlidaho.org for a list of upcoming classes.

01/23/2026

12/11/2025

🚨 Calling all members: Want to sharpen your bargaining skills?

The Idaho Education Association Collective Bargaining Council is hosting a free 4-part training series — open to all members, whether you’re new to bargaining or a seasoned negotiator. It’s designed to help your local union team negotiate stronger, fairer contracts.

📅 When: Wednesdays, 6–8 p.m. Mountain Time (via Zoom)
✅ What you’ll learn:
Foundations of Bargaining
Best Practices for Success
Finance Basics
& More

🔗 Ready to join? Visit our Collective Bargaining Council’s trainings page to sign up: https://bit.ly/3Kt7YlI

Read more in IEA Reporter: https://bit.ly/4oQOWn7

A survey of last year’s cohort shows just how effective these trainings are: All surveyed participants said that participating in CBC trainings increased the effectiveness of their bargaining team and improved their bargaining outcomes.

Share with your colleagues and help build a powerful, prepared bargaining team! 💪

12/05/2025

Join us for the CBC Training Series, designed to support and empower bargaining teams and union members at all levels of experience. These interactive classes cover essential topics such as bargaining basics, contract law, school finance, and organizing strategies to help you succeed at the table. All sessions are held via Zoom from 6-8 pm MT, making it easy to participate
from wherever you are. Don’t miss this opportunity to build your skills and strengthen your team - you can take one or take them all!

This course offers one credit. Attendees who are seeking credit must register and attend all sessions and complete assigned homework.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday! The Idaho Education Association Children’s Fund is a great place to support Idaho Student’s
In need!

The IEA Children’s Fund is dedicated solely to helping Idaho’s most needy public school children. Every year hundreds of Idaho school children lack support to be successful in school. In most cases, their family cannot afford to provide for their basic needs. From providing warm clothing in the ...

12/01/2025

Your IEA membership gives you unlimited access to all CTL offerings at no cost: Non-Members are welcoming to join us for a small fee. If you’d like to earn university credit, you can purchase credits through Idaho State University for just $55 each. Here are two classes that are coming up in Novembers!!
Explore upcoming courses and take advantage of this incredible member benefit today! Please see the 👉 Visit the IEA Center for Teaching and Learning https://idahoea.org/center-for.../available-classes/ for a list of upcoming classes.

11/05/2025

Congratulations to our TFEA Secretary!!

11/05/2025

Join us for a new Book Study we are offering. This eight-week book study includes four synchronous virtual sessions. Participants will collaboratively explore The Dyslexic Advantage by Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide (book purchase required), examining current research and the cognitive strengths of dyslexic learners. Register Here http://bit.ly/3LGrStn