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Idaho PTA Annual Convention
April 17-18, 2026
Meridian, Idaho
We encourage you to bring both outgoing and incoming board members — it’s a great opportunity for learning, networking, and preparing for the year ahead.
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Idaho PTA Convention 2026
April 17-18
This year, we’re excited to host a two-day event!
Convention Schedule
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8:30 am | Registration & Breakfast (Sponsored by AIM Insurance)
Vendor Fair is open 8:30 - 1pm
9:00 am | Welcome
9:30 am | Break - Visit Vendors
10:00 am | Breakout Session 1
AI in Education - Will Goodman, Chief Technology Officer Boise School District
Building My Board & PTA Basics
10:45 am | Break - Visit Vendors
11:00 am | Breakout Session 2
Family Engagement and the PTA - Tim Lowe, Adjunct Professor at BSU & Retired School Principal
Givebacks Overview & Basics - We are rolling out something new!
11:45 am | Visit Vendors
12:00 pm | Lunch (Sponsored by Mountain America Credit Union)
Awards - Educator of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Advocate of the Year, Anna H. Hayes Memorial Scholarship
12:55 pm | General Session
1:40 pm | Speaker
2:30 pm | Small Group Discussion
3:45 pm | Closing Remarks
4:00 - Dismiss
- 7:00 pm | State PTA Reflections Program & Awards
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8:30 am | Breakfast & Registration
9:00 am | Breakout Session 3
President/VP Training
Reflections/Programs Training
9:45 am | Break
9:50 am | Breakout Session 4
Teaching and Technology
Secretary Training
10:35 am | Break
10:40 am | Breakout Session 5
Awesome Administration & Advocacy
Treasurer Training
11:30 am | Closing
Idaho PTA Educator of the year Nominations
This award will be presented at the Idaho PTA Annual Convention, April 17, 2026.
Goal of the Award:
To recognize an outstanding Idaho educator who demonstrates professional excellence and represents the Mission and Purpose of Idaho PTA.
Requirements:
Nominees must be currently employed in a school with a local PTA in good standing or be an Idaho PTA member,
Nominees are currently employed working with students grades pre-K to 12.
Team teachers may not be jointly nominated.
Idaho PTA Volunteer of the year Nominations
This award will be presented at the Idaho PTA Annual Convention, April 17, 2026.
Goal of the Award:
Idaho PTA’s Volunteer Award program recognizes and honors outstanding volunteers who have given selflessly to make their school community a better place for students and staff to achieve their goals.
This special person does not need to be the person who logs the most volunteer hours or is a PTA executive board member. Nominees should be someone who has made a positive impact on the school and its children. All local units are encouraged to participate in this worthy recognition of volunteers.
Selection Criteria:
Achievement - What the nominee accomplished through volunteer service
Mobilization - The nominee mobilized other volunteers or generated increased resources.
Ongoing Involvement - Nominee’s commitment was hands-on and sustained, rather than a one-time activity.
Idaho PTA Convention Travel Grant
Please fill out the form to apply for the travel grant to Convention. Local schools may apply.
The application deadline is March 1, 2026.
If you have any questions regarding Idaho PTA Convention or the travel grant, please email Convention@IdahoPTA.org