Big Idea #1 - Kristi Borge, Montana's 2021 Teacher of the Year
Montana’s Teacher of the Year is selected by a diverse committee made up of representatives from the Montana Advisory Council on Indian Education, the Montana University System, the Governor’s Office, the Montana Chamber of Commerce, the Montana Legislature, the Montana Teacher of the Year Alumni Association, local school administrators, and teachers. This is a comprehensive group committed to excellence in education and the advancement of the teaching profession. Kristi Borge of Polaris School is representative of Montana’s pursuit of putting every student first. VIEW Kristi’s Interview Video.
Visit the OPI website for more information about the Montana Teacher of the Year Program.
Big Idea #2 - Administrators: Build Your Knowledge of Resilience, Self-Care, and Trauma-Responsive Strategies
Learn valuable resilience and trauma-responsive skills & strategies you can use for yourself and to support your students and staff. Registration is free, and you may attend face-to-face or virtually. June 4-5, 2021.
To learn more and register, visit the Brightways Learning Event website.
Aviation Awareness Art Contest
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) Aviation Awareness Art Contest is designed to broaden awareness of the importance of aviation and aerospace to the economy and to promote careers in these industries. The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 in public, private, and home schools. Contest deadline is Friday, May 7, 2021. Contact Matt Lindberg at mdtaerosafetyed@mt.gov, or 406-444-2506 for more information.
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
Vacant, 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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