Workshops

Monday

TOPIC: MESSAGE TRAINING: HOT TOPIC LEGISLATIVE ISSUES

Workshop Description:

Navigating the politics at the Idaho Legislature is a daunting task. Come learn how to “share your why”, learn how to communicate effectively, and practice talking points on hot legislative issues impacting public education in Idaho.

TOPIC: PANEL FEATURING IDAHO’S EDUCATION STAKEHOLDERS: THE POLITICS OF PUBLIC EDUCATION

• Debbie Critchfield, Superintendent of Public Instruction
• Matt Freeman, Executive Director, State Board of Education
• Andy Grover, Executive Director, Idaho Association of School Administrators
• Matt Compton, Associate Executive Director, Idaho Education Association
• Blake Youde, Lobbyist, Idaho Charter School Network
• Matthew Reiber, Education Policy Advisor for Governor Brad Little

Workshop Description:

Idaho’s public education system has many players – all with a role to play in the policy making process. Learn from stakeholders from groups like the Idaho Association of School Administrators, Idaho Education Association, Charter School Network, and state agencies like the State Department of Education and State Board of Education on how they approach the legislative process.

Tuesday

TOPIC:  Bi-Partisan Approaches to Policy Making

• Sen. Dave Lent (R)           
• Sen. Janie Ward-Engelking (D)         
• Rep. Lori McCann (R)               
• Rep. Chris Mathias (D)

Workshop Description:

Hear from colleagues on opposite sides of the aisle about how they work to find consensus on issues they care about. This presentation will encourage civil dialogue to tackle difficult topics and an everchanging political landscape.

TOPIC:  School Board Hot Topics

Amy White / Anderson, Julian & Hull

Workshop Description:

Back by popular demand, attorney Amy White will present her take on the hot topics popping up in school board meetings in Idaho and across the country.