For many leaders, the question is not whether AI and digital literacy matter, but how to implement them in ways that are practical and meaningful for both teachers and students. This session explores strategies for moving from policy to practice through classroom-ready instruction that supports district goals.

In this session, Michael Unbroken shares his journey from severe childhood abuse, homelessness at twelve, and involvement with the juvenile justice system to becoming a best-selling author and founder of Think Unbroken, a trauma-informed education platform

Educating administrators on our one-semester "reset": we don't recruit; we return disciplined, credit-recovered students. Join our leadership team to discuss our start-to-finish process and future plans for state-level at-risk identification and CTE pathways, ensuring your students have a second chance to succeed.

This session prepares principals and assistant principals to lead through special education dispute resolution and conflict. Participants will learn strategies to support staff, communicate with families, manage emotions, and uphold legal responsibilities. Emphasis is placed on psychological safety, collaboration, and student-centered decision-making, maintaining trust, relationships, and team resilience.

Districts must take a systems-level approach to career-connected learning to strengthen CTE pathways. This session shows how middle schools can build career awareness aligned to workforce needs using Learning Blade. Idaho educators can implement this model at no cost through statewide funding from the Idaho STEM Action Center.

School leaders are expected to manage change, communicate effectively, and support staff and students while often feeling overwhelmed themselves. Michelle explores The Alignment Gap and how misalignment contributes to burnout, decision fatigue, and reactive leadership. Attendees will gain practical strategies to realign priorities and lead with greater clarity and sustainability.

School leaders didn’t get into education to manage paperwork—they want to support growth and build strong relationships with staff.

Hear district leaders share how they redesigned evaluation systems to simplify state reporting, save time, and create space for coaching-focused conversations through process improvements and tools, including Lebra.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE FOR A SUCCESSFUL STATE AUDIT FOR YOUR DISTRICT AND TO MEET THE STATE REQUIREMENTS ON EVALUATIONS

Idaho Proven: Student success is no longer defined solely by academic output; it is inextricably linked to the mental wellness of the entire school ecosystem. To achieve "radical" wellness and higher student achievement, districts must move beyond siloed interventions and embrace a 360-degree connection.

Changing demographics, parental rights and school choice legislation are putting enrollment pressure and budgetary strains on school districts like never before. Here’s what keeps superintendents up at night: It’s about budget cuts, staff reductions, and communities questioning whether their public schools are worth choosing.

School safety is about more than responding to crisis. Idaho schools have access to training, technical assistance, and prevention tools designed to strengthen safety systems. This session provides school leaders with practical strategies for leveraging available resources, including See Tell Now, to support prevention, intervention, and safety planning.

District-university partnerships can strengthen Idaho’s leadership pipelines through collaborative, practice-centered preparation models. This session highlights Boise State Educational Leadership partnerships and shares practical strategies for developing, retaining, and supporting school leaders who can foster thriving schools, sustainable leadership cultures, and strong community connections across Idaho.

School leaders often face repeated challenges in behavior, communication, staff support, and consistency. This session introduces CALM in Leadership and CALM in Systems as practical frameworks for moving from reactive problem-solving to proactive leadership systems that support students, staff, families, and administrators.

Many Idaho schools are unaware of the Seal of Biliteracy and Global Seal opportunities. This session equips leaders with practical steps to implement and expand biliteracy recognition programs. Participants will learn key differences, benefits, and strategies to promote multilingualism and increase student access to college and career-ready credentials.