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The Office of Public Instruction Indian Education for All Unit is offering another six-week webinar of Unpacking the Essential Understandings Regarding Montana Indians, starting on February 3 and going through May 5. We are also offering a six-week Essential Understandings Deeper Dive Workshop starting February 10 and going through May 12. For more information on these workshops and to register, go to the Indian Education for All Upcoming Events page on the OPI website.
For Elementary Educators:
Code.org’s CS Fundamentals training for Montana K-5 educators. These two-night, six-hour, six-renewal-unit trainings cover the basics of Code.org's K-5 CS Fundamentals curriculum hosted by AVID.
- Introduction to CS Fundamentals: February 9th and 10th from 4-7pm: Register here.
- Deep Dive CS Fundamentals: April 13th and 20th from 4-7pm: Register here.
- Not able to attend the session times above? Montana educators can attend any of the Washington or Oregon virtual trainings and receive Montana renewal units for attending, as MT is a partner of AVID. One day workshops are also available throughout the year. Learn more and register for upcoming events in Montana, Washington and Oregon (virtually and in-person) using the map.
For Secondary Educators:
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Summer 2021 CS Courses: UM, SKC, Montana Tech and MSU have partnered again this summer to offer four Computer Science courses to High School Educators. A stipend is awarded for attending. Some of the PD may be offered online, and if offered in person, travel expenses will be covered. Check out their flyer to learn more! Register by March 1, 2021.
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CS Discoveries Workshops (6-10 Grade Educators) - Apply Here for June 21-25, 2021, in Helena (specific location TBD); August 9-13, 2021, for Montana, Oregon, & Washington teachers (all-virtual)
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CS Principles Workshops (9-12 Grade Educators) - Apply Here for June 21- 25, 2021, in Helena (specific location TBD); August 9-13, 2021, for Montana, Oregon, & Washington teachers (all-virtual)
- Additional workshops are hosted throughout the year and across the country. Learn more about upcoming workshops near you!
Scholarships are available for Montana teacher participation. Printable Flyer!
Access the 2021 Montana Content Standards for Computer Science standards and more on OPI’s Computer Science page.
2021 High School Business Plan & Pitch Competition:
The Prospects is a virtual statewide entrepreneurship competition run by the Montana Chamber of Commerce with scholarships, cash and technology prizes for high school students with new ideas and existing small businesses. All entrants will have opportunities for mentoring and internships, apprenticeships and work-based learning. They will be accepting submissions until midnight on Friday, February 12, 2021. Visit the Montana Chamber of Commerce website for more information.
Museum of The Rockies Photo Prompt Writing Contest:
Looking for something fun this winter that doesn't require going outside in the snow and cold? Check out the Montana Memory Project photo prompt writing contest!
The Montana Memory Project has partnered with the Museum of the Rockies and Distinctly Montana Magazine to offer fun prizes for different age groups: museum passes, gift certificates, magazine subscriptions and more! They will be accepting submissions until Friday, February 12, 2021.
*Reminder that the virtual Assessment (ASSIST) Conference is next Thursday and Friday! We hope to “see” you there! Register and learn more about the conference on the Assessment webpage!
Standards, Instruction and Professional Learning Contacts
Colet Bartow, Senior Manager, Teaching and Learning Department, 406-444-3583
Stephanie Swigart, English Language Arts Coordinator, 406-444-0736
Michelle McCarthy, Science Coordinator, 406-444-3537
Marisa Graybill, Mathematics Coordinator, 406-444-0706
Terri Barclay, Montana Comprehensive Literacy Project Manager, 406-444-0753
Carli Cockrell, Professional Learning Coordinator, 406-444-0769
Jessica Bryant, Teacher Learning Hub Coordinator, 406-444-3557
Allyson Briese, Teacher Learning Hub Content Specialist, 406-444-0716
Marjorie O'Rourke, Professional Learning Data & Information Specialist, 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, Relay Service: 711.
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