Big Idea #1 - Economic Impact Surveys for new content standards available

The economic impact surveys and the draft standards for Career and Technical Education, Computer Science, and Social Studies are out for feedback from schools. The deadline to submit responses to the economic impact surveys is midnight, Friday, January 31, 2020.

• Career and Technical Education Standards Draft Document for Economic Impact Survey and Public Comment
  • Career and Technical Education Standards Economic Impact Survey
• Computer Science Standards Draft Document for Economic Impact Survey and Public Comment
  • Computer Science Standards Economic Impact Survey
• Social Studies Standards Draft Document for Economic Impact Survey and Public Comment
  • Social Studies Standards Economic Impact Survey 

Interested parties may submit their views and comments concerning the proposed negotiated rulemaking process to Colet Bartow, Director of Content Standards and Instruction, Office of Public Instruction, P.O. Box 202501, Helena, Montana 59620, faxed to (406) 444-3924, or electronic mail to cbartow@mt.gov, no later than January 31, 2020.

Big Idea #2 - 2019 Research Highlights from Edutopia

Edutopia has come up with their top ten list of education research highlights. This year's list of topics includes doodling, letting high schoolers sleep in, and the summer slide. Read the article for more about these topics and the other seven that made the list.

Big Idea #3 - National Geographic resources

• Here is the That's Geography RFP home page along with the full RFP, FAQs, and application guidance. More funding opportunities can be found on our grants website. The deadline for this RFP is January 15.
• Most importantly, please make sure you are connected with National Geographic through our monthly newsletter, our online community, and through our social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook (@NatGeoEducation).
• The GeoBee and GeoChallenge are currently registering. The GeoChallenge deadline is January 16, and the GeoBee deadline is January 24. 

The Content Standards & Instruction Team

Director - Colet Bartow, 406-444-3583

English Language Arts Coordinator - Christy Mock-Stutz, 406-444-0736

Montana Comprehensive Literacy Project Manager - Terri Barclay, 406-444-0753

Science Coordinator - Michelle McCarthy, 406-444-3537

Mathematics Coordinator - Marisa Graybill, 406-444-0706

Professional Learning Coordinator - Carli Cockrell, 406-444-0769

Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator - Jessica Bryant, 406-444-3557

Teacher Learning Hub Project Specialist - Allen Way, 406-444-4422

Professional Learning Data & Information Specialist - Marjorie O'Rourke, 406-444-3538

The OPI is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, require an alternate format, or have questions concerning accessibility, contact the OPI ADA Coordinator, 406-444-3161, opiada@mt.gov, TTY 406-444-0235.