IMLA has had a strong supporter in the Association for Middle Level Education AMLE for a long time. Their annual conference just concluded. Check out some of the awesome content and experiences here: x.com/hashtag/amle19…

Concerned about kids only reading the Cliffsnotes and Sparknotes to get by in ELA? One teacher recently shared that she warns the students that she designs tests around them, so students must identify the elements and nuance that the summaries leave out. #idahomiddle #idedchat

Happy Thanksgiving. May we all remember the wonders and beauty around us. And may we remember to have the Middle Level vision like this principal when he forever changed the life of a student because he knew him as an individual. #idahomiddle #idedchat ksl.com/article/466807…

Consider attending this virtual conference starting Dec. 21st. You may not be ready to Ditch that Textbook, but you will certainly learn worthwhile things to start using in your own classroom! ditchsummit.com #idahomiddle #idedchat

'Tis the season for robotics! Last weekend and this upcoming weekend hold the regional FLL tournaments around the state. If you are near Buhl, Idaho Falls, Ontario, Orofino, and Pocatello, look into stopping by their event. #idahomiddle #idedchat

Remind your art teachers that we want student work for our conference in February. Up to 5 pieces per school in each of two categories: Conventional Art and Digital Art. More details in a few weeks. (Credit: maryhalfar.weebly.com/art.html) #idahomiddle #idedchat

Check out this awesome contest that starts this Saturday and runs until Tuesday. Take the plunge and try them out! #idedchat

The 31st IMLA conference is off to a great start with our host, O'Leary Middle School! #idahomiddle #idedchat #tfsd411

"You ever notice that 6th graders are just like pigeons?" Jack Berckemeyer #idahomiddle #idedchat

Don't send out homework. Instead have them do a learning log that identifies 5 things they see in the real world that relates to your lessons. Jack Berckemeyer #idahomiddle #idedchat

What if we added this test response option: "What did you learn in this unit that was not on the test?" Mike Roberts #idahomiddle

Check out this amazing opportunity! #idahomiddle

IMLA is committed to making you laugh and de-stress while also giving you meaningful steps to take with online learning to improve the experience for all. Join us for this free event and you'll be glad you did! #idahomiddle #idedchat Jack Berckemeyer

Dec 1 after school is time to laugh while learning. IMLA is pleased to bring Jack Berckemeyer into your lives once again, starting at 4 PM Mountain Time. bit.ly/imlajackb Share with all your Idaho Middle Level friends and join us for the free party! #idahomiddle #idedchat

The best deal ever! For the month of February, check out awesome keynote presentations from Jack Berckemeyer, Myron Dueck, Eric Huff, and Rick Wormeli. Bonus: Get a year of access to the Nuts & Bolts Symposium content. bit.ly/IMLA2021 #idahomiddle #idedchat

Quick glimpse: Eric Huff will present on both Relationships and on Engagement. Building access for one low price. Register here --> bit.ly/IMLA2021 #idahomiddle #IDedchat

Quick glimpse: Rick Wormeli will present on "Cultivating Tenacity, Motivation, and Self-Efficacy in Students" and ""Getting to Know Your Students So You Can Differentiate Instruction Effectively" Register here --> bit.ly/IMLA2021 #idahomiddle #IDedchat

Quick glimpse: Jack Berckemeyer will make you laugh a little, reflect a little, and laugh some more. Need to destress? Look no further! Register here --> bit.ly/IMLA2021 #idahomiddle #IDedchat @IDcoachingnet

The Idaho Middle Level Association (IMLA) is happy to sponsor a night with author and speaker Myron Dueck on January 4, 2022 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. #idahomiddle #idedchat