IDEA is turning 40! 🥳
Whether you’ve been with us since our early days as ICE or joined along the way, your voice is part of our story. We invite you to share your favorite memories or reflections on what makes this community meaningful to you. Your stories will help us celebrate our past, illuminate our present, and inspire our future.
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IDEA aims to inspire, connect, and provide the educational community with opportunities that transform teaching and learning through innovation.
When you join IDEA, you’ll have a multitude of resources at your fingertips to support and promote innovative education for all.
Whether you are looking for certifications, needing professional development hours, or simply want to be a life-long learner, IDEA is here to help.
Latest news from IDEA:
Nominate an Educator for IDEA's 2025-2026 Educator of the Year Award
The IDEA Educator of the Year program honors current IDEA members who have made outstanding contributions integrating technology into education.
Meaningfully integrating tech into education is a schoolwide effort. To align with that, the three Educator of the Year award categories are:
- K-12 Classroom Teachers
- Tech Leaders
- Administrators
Personal IDEAcon Scholarship Program
Do you have a community business or even family or friends who would like to provide a personal scholarship for you to attend IDEAcon?
Fill out this application, and use this template to help with your request. The business or individual providing your funding will need to submit the funding information via this form.
IDEAcon 2026 Schedule Live!
It's time to make your plans to celebrate, connect, innovate, and learn at IDEAcon 2026! We firmly believe that IDEAcon is more than just a conference; it’s an experience that celebrates learning, community, and impact.
Join us as we mark IDEA’s 40th anniversary with four days of energizing experiences designed for every kind of educator.
IDEA launches our official podcast: That's the IDEA!
In each episode, Don Sturm and Stefanie Crawford will dive into fresh perspectives and innovative ideas with guests who challenge conventional thinking.
Tune in, get curious, and discover the next great idea that could transform the way you think and work!
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