The purpose of this training is to provide special education teachers, providers, and administrators who are new to Montana's school systems an introduction to creating special education process documents that comply with the requirements of IDEA and ARM using the special education module of the AIM/Infinite Campus system. Created by Student Support Services, Montana Office […]
Join tech savvy media makers from across the state to learn the ins and outs of making media with students. Montana PBS Media Lab is an interactive and hands-on virtual learning experience! Each session will focus on a single digital tool for making media projects with students and will begin with an introduction to the […]
Join MontanaPBS for a virtual summer book study of The Startup Teacher Playbook! This interactive and hands-on learning experience will provide teachers with the opportunity to work with their peers as they brainstorm and plan for the new school year using The Startup Teacher model for innovating in education. From this book study expect to […]
This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom. Created by Rayelynn […]
Number Sense Routines are engaging, accessible, and purposeful routines to begin your math class. These routines promote positive math discussions, thinking, and reasoning. In this course, we will learn how to incorporate routines including: Would You Rather, Which One Doesn't Belong, True/False Equations and Tell Me All You Can. This three-week course will have you engage, […]
This course focuses on the third piece of the 3 Dimensions of Science Learning, the Crosscutting Concepts (CCCs). The CCCs relate directly to deeper learning plus tie the practices & core ideas to the real world. In this course, you will become familiar with the CCCs and have an opportunity to apply them to the classroom. 20 […]
During this three-week module, you will acquire strategies for embedding the Mathematical Practices into everyday instruction and for incorporating modeling and other STEM-focused activities into lessons and activities. Specific goals and activities include the following: Recognize the eight Mathematical Practices and how to incorporate them into lessons and activities. Analyze videos of exemplary teaching and identify […]
During this 3-week module, you will acquire strategies for embedding the Mathematical Practices into everyday instruction and learning to recognize mathematical modeling in lessons and activities. Specific goals and activities include the following: Recognize how learners engage in the eight Mathematical Practices and how to incorporate them into lessons and activities. Analyze video cases of exemplary […]
Discover the groundbreaking new book, The Summer Before Kindergarten, written by two veteran Montana teachers. The authors will lead you through simple, hands-on learning activities that are sure to enrich your preschool or kindergarten curriculum. The book, and the activities within, are also ideal for family engagement. Participants will learn tips and tricks for strong […]
Do you want to teach IEFA standards effectively, but need help bridging the gap to find a greater sense of understanding? This session, created by Deserae KillEagle, will help create a sense of community by viewing the tools of tribal nations to overcome cultural loss, and contribute to sustainable solutions for future generations. The historical […]
Be ready to be unconventional and creative! Find out more on how to create meaningful lessons by allowing student inquiry to drive instruction and, yes, still meet standards! In this course, teachers will see models of how to have students take ownership of their learning and amplify engagement and inquiry in their classrooms. Teachers will […]
In this course, you will be learning how to 'Step Up' your Seesaw activities and engagement. We will be previewing, learning about, and exploring the new Seesaw Lessons and how to use those in fun and practical ways. Seesaw Lessons are standard-aligned skills already designed and ready to use in Seesaw. Seesaw lessons include Social […]
Are you looking for a new approach to engage students and develop a deeper understanding, all while minimizing behavior issues? If so, Arts Integration is for you! In this hands-on course, you will discover a variety of project-based activities (one or more for each month of the year). While the target audience is for grades […]
Do you teach multiple grades? 1st and 2nd combination for example? Are you confused on how to teach both grades and get things done throughout the day? Let me help you run through some great options on how to set up your lesson plans and structure your day to run smoothly, while teaching multiple grades. […]
Integrating Science into Writing while meeting Math and Reading standards; this course will provide educators with tools to create lesson plans using found materials. We will create projects, using collaboration with other educators for ideas, research project ideas, and find standards and objectives that meet the needs for individual grade levels. Participants will walk away […]
This course will dive deeply into Google Drive & Docs, Slides, Spreadsheets and Forms and how they can be integrated into Google Classroom. Learn how to create a paperless classroom, teach beyond your classroom using Hangouts, create a shared calendar for parents and students, create a classroom website, and more! 24 Renewal Units Enrollment opens […]
Centers, games, escape rooms, room transformations, and books are the focus of creating fun memorable learning experiences for students! Get hands-on ideas and activities for teaching sight words, spelling, phonics, and more. This course is geared toward language arts with plenty of takeaway ideas that make learning and teaching enjoyable. This course taught by creative […]
This class is designed to introduce the learner to the very basics of all types of welding and basic metal working. The learner can expect to experience: shop safety, oxy-fuel welding and cutting, "arc" welding, MIG welding, and plasma cutting. If you have little to no experience welding, this class is for you. Learn more […]
More often students are coming to school with a variety of different academic, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Many students have IEPs and 504s to address these issues, but several do not and struggle in the general education classroom. In some instances, students are bored; having already mastered content presented to them in their class. With […]
Co-hosted by MECC (Montana Educational Curriculum Consortium) and the MSU Bozeman Education Department, this two-day institute is designed to provide you with curriculum planning support where you need it! Join teachers from around Montana and collaborate with your school team, or with content area or grade-alike teachers from other districts. Whether you are building your […]
This course is a continuation of Introductory Welding for Beginners. In this course, learners can expect to safely employ Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) or Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding techniques for extended periods of time. Learners will also be able to operate, with minimal instructor help: angle grinders, pedestal […]
Not enough time in your day? Do you have parent communication barriers? In need of a classroom management overhaul? Class Dojo can help you solve these and other common teaching woes. This FREE K-8 tool has helped us streamline our parent communication, classroom management and even provided SEL experiences. It can be used as a […]
Do you find beauty in our Montana wilderness? If so, this is the class for you! We will spend both of our class days at the Sun River Game Range outside of Augusta learning “Plein Air Painting” and sketching techniques to capture the landscape around us. This is a beginner to an advanced level class […]
EduProtocols are lesson frames designed to be taught to students and then utilized throughout the year, by replacing the content being utilized in the frames. These protocols are designed for a high level of thinking by students with a low level of preparation by teachers. Teacher burnout is a reality; preparing lessons, correcting papers, various […]
We have a FUN, NEW learning opportunity coming up this summer! PVCC and MCCE are partnering to create a one-day, hands-on technology summit in Sidney! We know that traveling to Central Montana and beyond for PD can be hard so we are bringing the learning to your backyard! What can you expect at our first […]
Join us for food in the classroom and ideas for food at home. We will be modeling incorporating food into lessons and providing ideas, taking time to talk about the importance of a family meal, and making meal time at home a little easier. During the 2-day course, participants will experience and learn: hands-on instruction […]
Do your students struggle with fluency? Sheri will share hands-on strategies and resource ideas you can take back to your classroom to improve your students' fluency. Some of these strategies include Fluency Idol, Using Symbaloo, Readers' Theater, I Read to You, You Read to Me and many more. You will also be asked to practice […]
Join us for the 4th annual MT SSI – Montana STEM Summer Institute, supporting educators with the advancement of teaching and learning in STEM! This event is co-hosted by School Services of Montana and the MSU Science Math Resource Center. From the fascinating keynote speaker to the plethora of STEM breakout sessions, teacher panel, research-in-action […]
Are you overwhelmed, overworked and/or just plain burnt out? Teachers in small schools have many roles they fill in addition to their content/grade areas. Let’s sidestep the stress of the extras! Attendees collaborate using tools and resources to help avoid burnout. Attendees will also explore self-care strategies and other tools to help avoid stress. Participants […]
Get ready to cut, glue, act, play and learn! Participants will leave this two-day workshop with many varied and useful ideas ready to implement; including project-based learning strategies, classroom management supports and tools for teaching in a multigrade classroom. We will make and take several projects for Reading, Math, Science, and Social Studies, that will […]
This course is focused around educator wellness, rejuvenating and recovering after a busy school year; while connecting with others and re-establishing our FIRE and PASSION as educators. Over the two day course, we will work on getting outdoors, moving our bodies, meeting new people, relaxing, and digging into our own lives and habits to make […]
Just when we feel we are starting to get the hang of RTI, along comes the Multi-Tiered System of Supports. This class will cover what MTSS is and how to apply it to your school setting. Get ahead of the game as the state of Montana starts to move toward providing support for all students […]
Become a Time To Teach Classroom Management for your School or District! Teachers have the hardest job in America. Among all the tasks that we juggle, two are paramount; curriculum and discipline. Neither is more important nor can one be effective without the other. We give you the solution to effective classroom discipline so that […]
