Tag: idiglearning
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Behind the Screens: Meet Bianca Thompson, HR Specialist/Operations Support at IDLA
Hello! My name is Bianca, and I’ve been working at IDLA since September of 2020.After supporting students, parents, schools, and our amazing staff in my role as Operations Support, I’m excited to bring that experience to HR and lend a helping hand to Lesley Nickel, Senior HR Specialist! Unmuted: IDLA Q&A Q: What does a […]
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IDLA’s Officiating Youth Sports Course Helps Address Idaho’s Growing Referee Shortage
Helping Idaho Students Step Up to Keep High School Sport Running Across Idaho, the shortage of referees is taking a toll on high school sports, leading to game rescheduling, increased workloads for officials, and a strain on athletic programs. Idaho Digital Learning Alliance (IDLA) is working to be part of the solution with its Officiating […]
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From Pathways to Success to a World of Possibilities
By Cynthia Lee, IDLA Human Resource & Finance Manager When my daughter took Pathways to Success during the summer between seventh and eighth grade through IDLA, I’m not sure she fully realized its impact. At the time, it was just another class designed to make her think ahead, plan for high school, and explore possibilities […]
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Rethinking Constructivism
By Peter Miley, IDLA Regional Support Specialist For those who may not be aware or familiar with the term constructivism, I would like to explain it. Constructivism is a learning theory that posits individuals construct their own understanding and knowledge of the world through experience, socializing, and reflecting on those experiences and interactions, but the […]
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Student Spotlight: Sam & Suri
By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist Meet Sam H. and Suri W., two ambitious students who are taking their education to the next level! Growing up in Rexburg, Idaho, they are earning college credits while still in high school, thanks to their hard work and IDLA. From an early age, they have been part of […]
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Building Stronger Connections: How School-Family Collaboration Supports Student Success at IDLA
Building strong partnerships between schools and families has always been key to student success. In the podcast episode Building Better Collaboration Between Families and Schools from Cult of Pedagogy with host Jennifer Gonzalez and Nawal Qarooni, author of the book Nourishing Caregiver Collaboration, the conversation dives into how these relationships can be strengthened—and why it matters so […]
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Empowering Learners with Parent Support
By Jeff Simmons, IDLA Superintendent Not too long ago, during the COVID-19 pandemic, most parents suddenly and unexpectedly found themselves trying to manage their child’s learning from home. This was also when parents were trying to figure out how to work from home, navigate a lockdown, which masks to get, and which stores had toilet […]
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IDLA Student Spotlight: Rayce Miller
By Dani Leffler, IDLA Communication Specialist Growing up in Orofino, Idaho, Rayce Miller always had a clear vision for his future. Since seventh grade, he aspired to become a lawyer—a goal he has pursued with focus and determination. By the time he graduated from Orofino High School, Rayce had earned an associate degree in Business […]
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Strategies for Online Students to Set and Achieve Goals in the New Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to set your sights on what you want to achieve. For online students, setting goals can be a game-changer. Whether you’re mastering a tough subject, learning a new skill, or balancing school with life, having a plan makes all the difference. But how do you […]