Conference 2012

Conference Information

                                              IMLA 2012 Conference

                                                ―Leading the Way—

                                                      March 9-10

                                              Shilo Inn,  Idaho Falls

            This year’s conference will be held in the city of Idaho Falls! We are very excited to feature amazing sessions focusing on the topics which matter most to middle level educators. As experts in your fields, we encourage our members to consider presenting. Some of the most popular sessions are those done by groups of teachers working together to share programs and projects that have worked for them NOW is the time to start preparing to attend.  

                                            ** Keynote Speaker **

                                           Jack Berckemeyer

            A nationally-recognized presenter, author, and humorist, Jack Berckemeyer, began his career as a middle school teacher in Denver, Colorado. After two years of teaching he was named as an outstanding educator at his school, and shortly thereafter he was identified as one of the outstanding educators in the district. In 2003, he received the Outstanding Alumni Award from the Falcon School District. Jack brings his energy, humor, and expertise of the middle level adolescent to all staff development as he helps teachers and administrators remember why this job makes a difference. Jack has presented in conference and school district settings both nationally and internationally. Jack served as a judge for the Disney American Teacher Awards and the selection committee for the USA TODAY All Teacher Team.

            Jack Berckemeyer is known for his motivating, practical ideas communicating a message of hope, laughter, and insight to the nature of the young adolescent. Jack was also the Assistant Executive Director for the National Middle School Association for 13 years and is the author of Managing the Madness- A practical guide to Middle Grades Classrooms. He is also the co-author of H.E.L.P. for teachers. Jack is currently the Director of professional development for Incentive Publications. He works with schools all over the world and coordinates the NUTS and BOLTS Symposiums located in Destin, Florida and Boulder, Colorado. Jack lives in Denver Colorado and has no pets or plants.

                        Come with questions and leave with answers!

There are two links to the forms below. The first is a pdf document that you will have to download, print, fill out and fax or download with adobe acrobat and make the needed changes and email back. The second is a word document that you will need to download, make needed changes and email back as an attachment. Please note on the pdf that you need adobe acrobat and not just the adobe reader to make changes.

Email to: psharkey@parmaschools.org  or bev.bradford@gmail.com
Fax #: 1-866-729-4861

IMLA Conference Planner - 2012

Conference Registration

Call for Presenters

2012 Conference Presenters

Art Contest

Conference Flyer

IMLA Brochure

Bev Bradford Achievement Nomination Form

Region Educator of the Year Nomination Form

State Educator of the Year Nomination Form

Vendor Application Form

Benefits

• Great time to renew friendships and create new ones.
• Receive tools of the trade from educators and professionals.
• Become a presenter and learn that you have great ideas too.
• Share thoughts and what works for you.
• and Just enjoy the time away and with teachers from all over the state.

Conference Benefits:

• Great time to renew friendships and create new ones.
• Its in Idaho Falls and if you haven't been there you can see the sights.
• Southeastern Idaho is very much like the rest of the state of Idaho, it also has its own unique beauty.
• Come and meet the board members and your region representatives.
• Receive gifts through drawings and get a first hand look at our award receipients.