11th Annual Family & Community Engagement Conference
October 28-30, 2026
Welcome to the 11th Annual Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference!
The Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference (FACE) has become one of the most anticipated annual educator training events. It continues to increase active participation and communication between families, schools, and communities with the objective of educating the whole child to ensure academic achievement and success. This unique statewide conference brings together 450 school administrators, teachers, school counselors, school community resource workers, and community organizations. It is through this collaborative network of school, family, and community partnerships that support students to be successful today and in the future.
It is our hope that you will gain insight from this year’s event that will assist in your efforts to build meaningful partnerships with parents and families. As you will note, each of our speakers are diverse in expertise, but share a common purpose of building positive relationships that encourage families and students the ability to succeed. Over the years, many of you have become friends and we strive each year to provide essential information that it is worthy of your attendance. We look forward to coming together once again and learning from you and with you!
New this year, the conference will include a dedicated Liaison Training Day for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Liaisons. These specialized sessions are designed to provide role-specific updates, practical resources, and collaborative learning opportunities to help liaisons effectively support students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care. While this training is intended for designated liaisons, it offers valuable professional development and fulfills required training expectations for those serving in these important roles.
Who Should Attend?
McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Foster Care Liaisons serving at the school district level.
What Will I Learn?
Participants will engage in training specific to their role, including:
McKinney-Vento Focus Areas
-McKinney-Vento essentials
-Identification scenarios
-Idaho Data: achievement, growth, and success
-Program needs assessment
-Informed funding decisions
-Effective practices and innovative approaches from districts across Idaho
Foster Care Focus Areas
-New processes
-Available resources
-Role responsibilities
-Federal requirements
-Collaborative partnership models
The Idaho Family & Community Engagement Conference (FACE) has become one of the most anticipated annual educator training events. It continues to increase active participation and communication between families, schools, and communities with the objective of educating the whole child to ensure academic achievement and success. This unique statewide conference brings together 450 school administrators, teachers, school counselors, school community resource workers, and community organizations. It is through this collaborative network of school, family, and community partnerships that support students to be successful today and in the future.
It is our hope that you will gain insight from this year’s event that will assist in your efforts to build meaningful partnerships with parents and families. As you will note, each of our speakers are diverse in expertise, but share a common purpose of building positive relationships that encourage families and students the ability to succeed. Over the years, many of you have become friends and we strive each year to provide essential information that it is worthy of your attendance. We look forward to coming together once again and learning from you and with you!
New this year, the conference will include a dedicated Liaison Training Day for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care Liaisons. These specialized sessions are designed to provide role-specific updates, practical resources, and collaborative learning opportunities to help liaisons effectively support students experiencing homelessness and students in foster care. While this training is intended for designated liaisons, it offers valuable professional development and fulfills required training expectations for those serving in these important roles.
Who Should Attend?
McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Foster Care Liaisons serving at the school district level.
What Will I Learn?
Participants will engage in training specific to their role, including:
McKinney-Vento Focus Areas
-McKinney-Vento essentials
-Identification scenarios
-Idaho Data: achievement, growth, and success
-Program needs assessment
-Informed funding decisions
-Effective practices and innovative approaches from districts across Idaho
Foster Care Focus Areas
-New processes
-Available resources
-Role responsibilities
-Federal requirements
-Collaborative partnership models
Location
Sun Valley Resort
1 Sun Valley Road,
Sun Valley, Idaho
1 Sun Valley Road,
Sun Valley, Idaho
Date & Time
October 28, 2026
Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference Session
Cohosted by the Idaho Out-of-School Network & Idaho Coalition for Community Schools
McKinney-Vento & Foster Care Liaison Training - 1:00-5:00 PM
October 29, 2026
General Conference
October 30, 2026
General Conference
Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference Session
Cohosted by the Idaho Out-of-School Network & Idaho Coalition for Community Schools
McKinney-Vento & Foster Care Liaison Training - 1:00-5:00 PM
October 29, 2026
General Conference
October 30, 2026
General Conference
Sponsors
Schedule
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 –
Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference Session
Power Up Together FACE Pre-Conference Session
Cohosted by the Idaho Out-of-School Network & Idaho Coalition for Community Schools
Wednesday, October 28, 2026 –
McKinney-Vento & Foster Care Liaison Training - Building Pathways to Success
1:00-5:00PM
If you serve as a McKinney-Vento liaison for your school district or charter school, attendance at this training is required and is a monitoring requirement of the Idaho Department of Education. Foster Care Liaisons are also invited to participate in this training to receive updated guidance, resources, and support for their role.
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Speakers
8:00 – 4:30 p.m. – Speakers
Friday, October 30, 2026
8:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Speakers
8:00 – 4:00 p.m. – Speakers
Location
Sun Valley Resort
1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Idaho
1 Sun Valley Road, Sun Valley, Idaho
Lodging Information
Rooms are available at the Sun Valley Resort during the Family & Community Engagement Conference for attendees at a first come, first serve basis. You must be registered for the conference in order to reserve rooms during this time frame. Don't wait too long to reserve your room!
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