Group Learning Opportunities for Parents and Students

Workshops - During the year, there are workshops on such varied topics as writing, making books with children, how the brain learns best, teaching reading, using your computer, and more.

Enrichment Days - Another special event that we conduct on a regular basis are Enrichment Days, a day where sessions for your kids revolve around a theme and you have time free to do lesson plans, shop for new materials, clean your house and plan menus, or just relax and read a book!

Curriculum Fair - In April, one of our biggest events takes place in four cities across the state: the IDEA Curriculum Fair. Vendors come from across the country to share their products in exhibitor halls and to share their knowledge in workshops in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Soldotna, and Juneau. IDEA families attend free. Click on the "Curriculum Fair" link at the top of this page for more details about the upcoming Fair.

Academic Competitions - Students have opportunities to participate in academic contests like Battle of the Books, Academic Decathlon, Geography Bee, and Spelling Bee. Artistic and musical students may choose to get involved in Art in the Capitol, All-State Art, All-State Band/Choir, or Solo & Music Ensemble.

Academic Trips - Student trips include Close Up in Juneau for high school students and Close Up in Washington DC for both high school and middle school students. These programs teach sudents about the government process in a fun and fascinating learning environment!

Courses in Galena - High school students have unique educational opportunties for month-long intensives in Galena in aviation, automotive, cosmetology, or culinary arts.

Click on the links to the left to discover more benefits of IDEA enrollment!