i-STEM Summer Institutes
Eligibility
Idaho public and private school science teachers. Summer professional development institutes focused on science and STEM content with take-home classroom materials.
Program Goals
Idaho's i-STEM Summer Institutes build teacher content knowledge in science and STEM. Teachers attend multi-day summer workshops and receive free classroom curriculum materials to implement with students.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Register at stem.idaho.gov by the application deadline. The March 13, 2026 deadline has passed. Monitor for future institutes.
Cycle Notes
Annual summer institutes. March 13, 2026 application deadline (closed). Next institute expected summer 2027. Monitor stem.idaho.gov.
Grant Award Amount
$50 registration fee for teachers. Free classroom curriculum materials provided to all participants.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend i-STEM Summer Institutes?
Idaho public and private school science teachers.
How much does it cost?
$50 registration fee. Free curriculum materials included.
What do teachers receive?
Professional development content and free classroom STEM curriculum materials.
How do Idaho teachers apply?
Monitor stem.idaho.gov for future summer institute announcements.
How does Forward Education complement i-STEM PD?
Our kits can be used alongside i-STEM curriculum materials to add coding and physical computing to science lessons.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Idaho standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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