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Iditarod Education Winter Conference At the Lakefront Hotel Feb. 25 – Feb. 28, 2025 in Anchorage, Alaska Whether you are a “veteran” or “rookie” Iditarod educator, or just want to include an adventure learning project in your classroom, this conference will be one to remember. Walk away with full lessons and ideas to adapt for …
February 27 – Tuesday Lakefront Hotel 3rd floor Spenard room 8 a.m. breakfast (provided) /check in 8:45 a.m. Jane Holmes, Education Director Welcome: staff introductions, UAA credit options, I.C.E. information 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail Kate Newmyer 10:15 – 11:00 a.m. 2014 Teacher on the Trail Erin Montgomery “AI and …
Updated speaker and schedule information. Learn how to harness the power of the Iditarod and sled dog racing to increase student engagement and drive in your classroom. Add new gear to your classroom sled bag. Broaden your repertoire of Iditarod lessons in a multitude of content areas and across a wide range of age and …
On Sunday, June 25th, 25 Iditarod educators arrived in the UP of Michigan for the beginning of the 2023 Iditarod Summer Conference. Teachers from all over the country were in attendance, from states as far as Massachusetts, Virginia and Nevada! It is the first time in a while that there has been a conference in …
2023 Iditarod EDU Summer Seminar Newberry, MI, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan June 25 – 27, 2023 Registration (only $100) is open for the 2023 Iditarod EDU Summer Seminar in upstate Michigan! We are thrilled to again be offering a Lower 48 professional development experience like no other! With kennel visits, Iditarod educator …
2023 Iditarod Winter Educators Conference “Engage! Inspire! Succeed!” At the Lakefront Hotel February 28 – March 3, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska Hold on to your sled because this conference is going to be a fascinating ride! The theme of “Engage! Inspire! Succeed!” tells it all. Teachers that wrap the Iditarod around and through their required …
Check back here regularly to see the additional speaker bios and read about their engaging, inspiring sessions! Juli’s session Teachers are more aware than ever that the social emotional health of our students impacts their learning, but with a full curriculum it is hard to find time to fit it in! Iditarod is …
Learn more and register here: 2023 Winter Educators Conference Learn about the specific speakers and sessions here: 2023 Winter Conference Speaker Highlights Monday, February 27 Arrive in Alaska, get checked into your hotel, and rest up for some very busy days ahead. Tuesday, February 28 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Breakfast starts at 8. Workshop sessions …
Iditarod Education Department Winter Educators Conference “Engage, Inspire, Succeed!” at the Lakefront Hotel February 28 – March 3, 2023 in Anchorage, Alaska Registration will soon be open for the Iditarod Winter Educators Conference and we can’t wait to see you! Join us the week prior to race start to rejuvenate, or begin building your Iditarod …
We are beyond thrilled and thankful for the overwhelming acceptance of our author meet and greet and book fair event Friday, March 4 from 11:00 – 11:50 in the Redington Room at the Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage. We couldn’t ask for a more iconic line up of Iditarod authors and are hoping a few more …