"A Journey Through the Middle"
March 19-20, 2010
Boise, Idaho

This year’s conference will be held in the big city of BOISE! Conferences in Boise are always well attended. 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. The IMLA conference is an excellent use of professional development funds.

Keynote Speaker Dave Shepard A native of rural North Carolina and a product of public education in four states, Dave Shepard brings experience, common sense and practicality to any educational gathering. He has dealt with middle and high school students for all of his thirty five years in education. His experiences include teaching, coaching, curriculum writing, program de-sign and administration. Since his retirement in 1999, he has devoted his time and energy to helping schools become safer, more efficient and more successful environments for all teachers and students. The programs Dave de-livers are generally characterized by a high-energy format, a simple yet practical style, a down to earth sense of humor and an easy going manner, which makes the program both informative and digestible.

This year's "Voice in the Middle" will feature students from Regions 5 & 6.

The 2010  Spring Conference is featuring the Annual Art Contest for Middle Level Students.

All types of original two dimensional artwork are accepted (posters, paintings, drawings, prints, etc.). Cash awards to be given to First and Second place winners! Limit of 5 entries per school. Start saving your students’ artwork today!

Each piece of artwork must be accompanied with a release form.

Photo and Art Release Form