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BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Department of Education and Idaho Parents Unlimited are teaming up to provide a new resource for parents of special education students.
The new program, called Parent LINK, provides parents with face-to-face peer support from trained parent mentors who are familiar with the local special education landscape.
“Parents navigating special education face a system that is complex, highly technical, and difficult to access without support,” said IPUL Parent Training and Information Center director Melissa Vian. “Families are expected to participate as equal members of IEP teams, yet they often encounter unfamiliar legal requirements, dense jargon, and decisions that feel predetermined.”
The program is part of a multi-pronged approach that the Idaho Department of Education is taking to improve special education services statewide.
WARM LAKE, Idaho (Jan. 30, 2026) — SNOW ROVERS — Musher John Kunzler from Vernal, Utah, and his sled dog team run the second leg of the two-day, 52-mile Warm Lake Stage Race. Kunzler’s team took fifth place, averaging 9,.02 mph and completing both legs with a combined time of 5:59:22. The race’s organizers and board of directors are discontinuing Idaho Sled Dog Challenge events moving forward after having to cancel or suspend its 300-mile Iditarod qualifier and 100-mile race due to low snow or avalanches the last three consecutive years. (Photo by Melissa Shelby)
IDAHO FALLS — Sgt. Amanda Ward with Idaho State Police was recognized with an MVP award Thursday at the Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation luncheon.
Ward was nominated for her exceptional performance, commitment to training new officers, and dedication to public safety. Colleagues described her as a model of professionalism whose influence is felt across every level of the agency.
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Over the past year, Ward has taken on multiple roles, serving as a TAC officer at the Idaho State Police Training Academy, a TAC for the ILEADS Youth Training program, and a member of the ISP Honor Guard. In each position, she has helped set the standard for new recruits while representing the agency at public ceremonies and major events.
Ward has also been recognized for her outstanding field performance. While assigned to a temporary duty post, Captain Mike Mooney said she approached each shift with energy and enthusiasm.
“She had such a great attitude, always smiling and upbeat regardless of the circumstance,” Mooney said. “She was exceptionally productive—staying busy with traffic, drug cases, and even handling a very dangerous ATL for a suicidal subject. I wish we had 20 more just like her!”
In addition to her operational and training duties, Ward serves as a Peer Support Representative for District Six and has completed the FBI’s LEEDA leadership training. She also leads District Six in both DUI and drug arrests—an achievement highlighting her effectiveness in the field.
Ward accepted the MVP Award alongside four other honorees recognized by the Greater Idaho Falls Police Foundation for their contributions to law enforcement and public safety. EastIdahoNews.com will share a story and video about each recipient this coming week.
This article was originally published by East Idaho News
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