AIER hosted two successful Learning Journies trips to visit Saint Georges School (SGS) in north Spokane. Read more!

This year's 2025 Innovation Summit was a big success, bringing together the Spokane Region's innovative educators to share ideas and inspiration!

Curious about what the Innovative Schools are all about? Check out these short videos! Apple Programs at Franklin and Garfield: CVSD Learning Options: HomeWorks! Cheney: Innovation HS: Lumen HS: Mead learning Options: Pioneer: Riverday School: Spokane Valley High:

Date: January 29th, 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: Innovation High School Description: AIER, In partnership with Washington Charter Association (WaCharters) held the annual Choice School Fair on January 18th, at Innovation High School. The event annually brings together many different Choice Schools from all over our region to showcase what they offer to students and families looking for non-traditional options in education.   The Event: This year the event started with

Contact:  David Ulyanchuk, Rachel Glines, Patricia Talbott Date: September 19, 2024 Brief Event Summary: AIER coordinated with Whitworth SOE Many people in attendance: Pre-service undergrad students (Dr. Lisa Hoxie, Dr. Lori Johnson Whitworth University)  21 WU students 1 AIER Board Member 1 Whitworth professor   Quotes from the students: "Here I am actually being prepared for my future." "All the teachers here care and they know so much!" "This place will lead me directly

Contact: Caryn McGee When: September 9, 2024  Brief Event Description:   AIER coordinated with Whitworth SOE Many people in attendance:...

when: July 17th, 2024 Summary:      AIER and WaCharters teamed up to put on a conference on school innovation for local educators and programs. We had about 60 folks in attendance. The conference featured eight (8) workshops, an inspiring keynote address, and a spectacular lunch.   Conference Goals: Hold creative conversations about school design and re-thinking, with a network of innovative practitioners Share resources for strengthening the connection between student learni

Contact: Rhonda Turnipseed (Principal) When: February 21, 2024 Brief Event Description: AIER coordinated with Spokane Public Montessori...

Date: January 18 th , 2024 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: The Hive Event Center Spokane Library   Description: AIER, In partnership with Washington Charter Association (WaCharters) held the annual Choice School Fair on January 18 th , at the Hive Event center.  The event annually brings together many different Choice Schools from all over our region to showcase what they offer to students and families looking for non-traditional options in education.  The Event: This year th

Speaker Name: Hosted by Regan Drew, Gunner Drew, Rick Biggerstaff, and Sara Stillian Speaker Info: Teachers Date/Time: January 4, 2024...

Speaker Name: Hosted by David Ulyanchuk Speaker Info: Principal/Director Date/Time: October 2, 2023 Brief Event Description AIER...

Speaker Name: Hosted by Matthew Green Speaker Info: Assistant Principal Date/Time: September 22, 2023 Brief Event Description During the...

Speaker Name: Hosted by Nate Pelton Speaker Info: Associate Principal K-5 Date/Time: September 22, 2023 Brief Event Description AIER...

Leading Through Listening, a talk by Eric Sabotta and Erahm Christopher

Speaker Name: Facilitated by Erahm Christopher Speaker Info: Film Producer/Director Event Support From: ESD101, Reardon School District,...

Speaker Name: Hosted by Nate Pelton Speaker Info: Associate Principal K-5 Date/Time: March 1, 2023 - 8:15 - 10:00am Brief Event...

Variety of Choice Schools participated Speaker Info: Introduction by Travis Franklin, founder of Spokane International Academy, presentation by AIER Board President Michael Poutiatine, student panel from Spokane Valley High School Event Date: January 18, 2023, 6:30 - 8:30pm Brief Description of Event: Choice schools from throughout the Spokane Region came together at The Hive to share their philosophy, approach, and educational program. Schools participating: ( Click here for

AIER's co-sponsorship of The Listen Project at Reardan High School was a huge success!

Speaker Name: Hosted by Travis Franklin Speaker Info: Chief Executive Officer of Spokane International School Event Date: September 27 and 29, 2021 and September 26, 2022 Brief Description of Event: Whitworth pre-service teachers visited Spokane International Academy to learn about their program offerings and to gain awareness of an innovative approach to education. On Sept. 27th and 29th AIER facilitated a conversation between Spokane International Academy (SIA) and Whit